Electrified Systems Certificate

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Is this program right for you?

Build your expertise in electrification technologies, from motor drives and power electronics to battery systems and EMI/EMC considerations. This certificate is designed for professionals who want to deepen their technical knowledge while staying current with industry demands across automotive, aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors.

  • Courses are taught by leading experts from UW–Madison and WEMPEC, with real-world content grounded in current applications
  • The curriculum reflects the rapid evolution of electrified systems and is regularly updated to align with emerging technologies
  • By enrolling, you will receive discounts on individual courses and occasional program updates with no cost or obligation to complete the full certificate
  • You will complete three required courses and one elective, allowing you to shape your learning around your career goals

Education that works for you

Enhance your expertise with UW-Madison’s Electrified Systems Certificate. Learn from top experts, explore advanced technologies in motor drives, batteries, and EMI/EMC, and customize your path with flexible, industry-relevant courses. 

Program type

Professional certificate

Specialized training, does not result in academic credit

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Certificate awarded

Electrified Systems Certificate

Commitment

1-3 years

Tuition

$1,695 – $1,995 per course (10 % off individual courses for certificate participants; course-level pricing applies)

Format

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Hybrid

Mix of on-campus and online courses

Online

Primarily online

Credits

Minimum credits for completion: 8.2 CEUs/82 PDHs

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Rolling

  • Deadline: January 1, 2030
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Application materials required

To earn this certificate, complete the following:

3 required courses

1 elective course

A final assessment to be compiled from course content and polls

Program requirements

Who should pursue a certificate?

Electrical engineers, technicians, systems engineers, hardware developers and project managers working with electrified systems in industries such as automotive, aerospace, off-highway vehicles, energy storage and manufacturing.

What you’ll learn

Advance your technical career by building foundational knowledge in electrified systems. Through hands-on, application-focused courses, you will gain skills essential for designing, analyzing and managing modern electric machines, power converters and battery systems.

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  • Electric motor operation and control strategies
  • Power electronics topologies and system design
  • Battery management and energy storage fundamentals
  • EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
  • Integration of electrification technologies into real-world systems

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