Power Conversion & Control Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control provides advanced technical knowledge in power electronics, drives, and controls. Created with input from over 80 corporate sponsors, this online program spans two to three semesters. Study with respected faculty, network with peers, and apply credits toward an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Power Engineering.
- Our interactive online curriculum allows you to advance your education without affecting your full time job
- Learn from distinguished faculty at the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), a UW–Madison technology-focused center that works with leading electronic engineering employers
- U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation
Education that works for you
In just two to three semesters, build your engineering skills—or take your first step toward a master’s degree—with an online certificate in Power Conversion and Control from UW–Madison.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control
Commitment
1-2 years
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms
STEM opt eligible
No
International eligibility
Yes, with restrictions.
Application deadlines
Summer 2025
- Deadline: May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
- Deadline: July 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
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Program requirements
Application materials required
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Power Conversion & Control Capstone
25 years
of delivering interactive online education
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
What you’ll learn
Refine your skills in designing and controlling electric systems with the Power Conversion & Control Capstone Certificate. Through interactive online coursework you’ll analyze and optimize power electronics circuits and automatic controls for efficient electric drive systems.
- Electric drive systems
- Power electronics circuits
- Automatic controls
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