University of Minnesota

Introduction to Electrification Systems Specialization

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University of Minnesota

Introduction to Electrification Systems Specialization

Understand the Foundations of Electrification.

Robb Anderson
Brad Bauer
Kyle Strohmaier

Instructors: Robb Anderson

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Intermediate level
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4 weeks to complete
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • • Electrification Foundations

    • Electrical Safety and Risk Management Strategies

    • Electrification Policy

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Taught in English
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November 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Electrification Basics

Electrification Basics

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • • Brief history of electrification

    • Overview of energy consumption and emissions

    • Examples of electrification

Skills you'll gain

Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Control Systems
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Electrical Systems
Electrification Challenges

Electrification Challenges

Course 2, 7 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Electrical Equipment
Category: Control Systems
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Natural Resource Management
Category: Sustainable Engineering
Category: Electrical Safety
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Electrification Components

Electrification Components

Course 3, 14 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Machine Controls
Category: Control Systems
Category: Torque (Physics)
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Electrical Equipment
Category: Electrical Engineering
Industry Insights & Safety

Industry Insights & Safety

Course 4, 8 hours

What you'll learn

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Instructors

Robb Anderson
University of Minnesota
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