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    Study power electronics for controlling electrical power. Learn about converters, inverters, and applications in renewable energy systems.

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Technology Roadmaps, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HEC Paris

      Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, B2B Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Self-Awareness, Global Marketing, Human Resources, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Recruitment, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Business Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Improvement, Problem Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Stress Management, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Graph Theory, Agentic systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Measure What Matters

      OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Performance Measurement, Strategic Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Dispatching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular power electronics courses

    • Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit: HEC Paris
    • Business Analysis Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Python: Coursera Project Network

    Frequently Asked Questions about Power Electronics

    Power electronics is a category of electrical engineering that's a critical component and central process in power conversion for inductors, capacitors, switch controls, motors and drives, and other electronic devices. The system of power electronics exists to manage different circuits involved in the transfer of electronic power to the desired form. There are power conversions that move from AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC everywhere. Our modern world would not exist without this. A simple example of power electronics is when your mobile device needs a charge. Power electronics makes it possible for the circuits in your home’s electrical grid to change the electrical output from AC to DC to meet the low-level DC battery need of your mobile device.‎

    If you want to understand power electronics, it’s important to try to learn the basics of electrical engineering and electricity distribution in our lives. You may find that the use of power electronics is present everywhere in our world, from electrical systems to mobile chargers, from electronic distribution controls to renewable energy storage, and more. In business, power electronics is used in high-efficiency lighting, automotive applications, high-end electrical converters for microprocessors, motor controls, and manufacturing and industrial controls that depend on power electronics. This immense use of power electronics makes it a fascinating and valuable topic to learn.‎

    When you learn the fundamentals of power electronics, you may use this knowledge to move into careers like electrical designer, semiconductor device engineer, power electronics modeling engineer, power amplifier engineer, and electronic technician. Learning about power electronics could bring you into careers in mechanical engineering, lighting systems, electrical engineering, and semiconductor fields.‎

    Taking online courses to learn power electronics can help you acquire new insights into the basic operating principles of converter circuit analysis, efficiency of power converters, and controlling and converting electrical power via switched-mode circuits. You may also learn about the interactions between different electrical currents AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC-DC in power electronics, as well as an electric vehicle’s efficiency. Learning about power electronics in online courses may also get you thinking more about the future of electric vehicles in our society.‎

    Online Power Electronics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Power Electronics skills. Choose from a wide range of Power Electronics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Power Electronics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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