What will I learn?
The online electricity course (in its free or paid mode) “Electric Energy: Concepts and Basic Principles” from the Tecnológico de Monterrey will teach you the fundamental concepts of electric energy, Kirchhoff’s laws, Ohm’s law, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, and the principles of conservation of energy and power. Additionally, you will see practical examples of how to apply electric energy to different systems and devices, such as generators, transformers, motors, transmission lines, substations, meters, etc.
The course is aimed at students, professionals, and researchers interested in electric energy and its applications. It is recommended to have basic notions of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The course has a rigorous and didactic approach, which combines clear and detailed explanations with examples and activities that will help you consolidate your learning. The course also offers additional resources, such as readings, videos, and links of interest, which you can consult to expand your knowledge and delve deeper into the topics that interest you most.
This course is available on the edX platform, one of the most prestigious in the world for online education, founded by MIT and Harvard University. It can be taken in a completely free mode or by paying a small fee.
Course contents for Electric energy: concepts and basic principles
In the course, you will be able to access the following contents:
- Introduction to electric energy: general concepts, history, sources and forms of energy, units and measurements, power and energy, efficiency and losses, demand and consumption, rates and costs.
- Electricity and magnetism: general concepts, electric charge and current, voltage and electrical resistance, electric field and force, magnetic field and force, magnetic flux and electromagnetic induction, alternating current and direct current, phasors and complex numbers.
- Electric circuits and machines: general concepts, elements and components of a circuit, circuit laws and theorems, analysis of series, parallel, and mixed circuits, alternating current circuit analysis, electric generators and motors, types and characteristics of electrical machines.
- Generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy: general concepts, electric power systems, power plants, types and sources of generation, transformers and substations, transmission and distribution lines, electrical grids, quality and safety of power supply.
Free or paid electricity course
The course has two modalities: free and paid. The free electricity course mode allows you to access all the course content, including videos, readings, exercises, and discussion forums.
The paid modality also offers you the possibility of obtaining a verified certificate from edX, which certifies your participation and completion of the course. This certificate can be of great value to your resume, as it demonstrates your interest and competence in the knowledge of electric energy, which is so important for all types of applications. Furthermore, by paying for the course, you will be contributing to ensuring that Tecnológico de Monterrey and edX can continue to offer quality and accessible courses for everyone. If you want to know more about the cost and benefits of this modality, I invite you to visit the course page on edX, where you will find all the information you need.
In conclusion, the online electricity course (in its free or paid mode), “Electric Energy: Concepts and Basic Principles,” is a course that provides you with a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills of great relevance and current importance in the field of electrical engineering. Do not hesitate any longer and register for the course now. You will not regret it!
