Powertrain Electrification Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification
Is this program right for you?
Advance your skills in vehicle electrification with this flexible online program. Learn to model, control, and evaluate electrified powertrains while working alongside faculty and industry experts. Designed for engineers in mobility, energy, or automotive systems.
- Join a cohort of working engineers in a flexible, interactive online program with evening live sessions and no travel required
- We draw on research from the UW’s Engine Research Center and rapidly adjust to changes in technology and in employers’ needs, providing instructional services not offered by any other institution
- Course topics adapt to changing technologies and industry needs
- Prepare for advanced roles in mobility, transportation, or energy systems
Education that works for you
Learn from anywhere and apply new skills directly to your work. This flexible program is ideal for engineers seeking practical knowledge in electric mobility and hybrid vehicle systems — without stepping away from their careers.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification
Commitment
2-3 semesters
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: August 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Summer 2026
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
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Powertrain Electrification Capstone
26 years
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What you’ll learn
Gain practical skills in designing, modeling, and controlling electrified vehicle powertrains. Build confidence working with battery systems, electric machines, and drive cycles — knowledge that prepares you to lead in the transition to cleaner, smarter mobility.
- Electrified powertrain systems
- Traction motor and electric drive applications
- Battery systems and energy storage
- Powertrain modeling and control
- Vehicle-level energy flow and drive cycle analysis
- Systems thinking for electrification
- Applied learning via real-world projects
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