Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.I26
| Date | Nov 9 - 13, 2026 |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 0 |
| Cost | 2,550 € |
Fundamentals
This five-day course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of electrical and energy engineering, covering electrical quantities and fields, current, voltage, energy and power, electrical components, DC circuits, capacitors, magnetism, and the analysis of basic electrical networks.
Technology
The course introduces key technologies in electrical power systems and circuit engineering, including direct and alternating current systems, electrical components, energy storage using capacitors, and magnetic and electromagnetic systems.
Applications
The course demonstrates applications of electrical energy conversion and power supply systems, electrical measurement and circuit technology, signal processing, energy storage, and the use of electrical and electromagnetic systems in engineering applications.
What you'll explore
- Fundamental electrical quantities: current, charge, and voltage
- Electric fields and forces acting on charge carriers
- Conductors, semiconductors, and insulating materials
- Electrical energy, work, power, and efficiency concepts
- Operation and characteristics of basic circuit elements
- Analysis and calculation of direct-current (DC) circuits
- Voltage and current distribution in electrical networks
- Capacitor design, operation, and energy storage principles
- Magnetic fields and their role in electrical engineering
- Fundamentals of alternating current (AC) and sinusoidal signals
- Signal representation using frequency, phase, and phasors
- Practical Engineering applications in power and energy systems
Your key takeaways
- Understand the physical principles behind electric current flow
- Explain the relationship between charge, voltage, and energy
- Apply SI units and engineering calculations correctly
- Analyze simple DC circuits using fundamental laws
- Calculate voltage, current, power, and energy quantities
- Evaluate the behavior of resistive circuit components
- Understand capacitor operation, characteristics, and applications
- Explain how electrical energy can be stored and released
- Describe magnetic phenomena relevant to electrical engineering
- Interpret AC quantities including frequency, phase, and RMS values
- Use basic engineering methods to solve electrical problems
- Build a foundation for further studies in energy engineering and power systems
Taught by recognized expterts in Electrical Engineering
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.- Ing. Reiner Kriesten
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reiner Kriesten is Dean of Studies for Automotive Systems Engineering (M.Sc.) and Head of the Institute for Energy-Efficient Mobility. He focuses on automotive security, embedded systems, and intelligent vehicle functions, driving innovation in safe and efficient mobility solutions. His work combines systems engineering, cybersecurity, and intelligent software integration for next-generation vehicles. As institute spokesperson, he advances research and education in sustainable, secure, and software-defined automotive technologies shaping future mobility systems.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineering students seeking an introduction to energy engineering
- International students interested in electrical engineering fundamentals
- Participants from related STEM disciplines expanding their technical knowledge
- Future engineers preparing for advanced studies in power and energy systems
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.