Power Electronics Course

Practical Training in Power Converters, Drives & Industrial Applications

Power electronics is the backbone of modern energy systems, electric vehicles, industrial automation, renewable energy, and high-efficiency power conversion. From variable speed drives and solar inverters to electric vehicle chargers and UPS systems, power electronic systems are used across industries.

The Power Electronics Course provides practical, industry-oriented training on power semiconductor devices, converters, inverters, control techniques, and real industrial applications — enabling participants to become job-ready power electronics professionals.

Why This Course Is Required

Most engineering graduates:

  • Know power electronics only theoretically

  • Lack exposure to real industrial power converters and drives

  • Do not understand industrial control, protection, and thermal design

  • Are not confident to handle industrial power electronics systems

Meanwhile industries need engineers who:

  • Understand real converter topologies and industrial drives

  • Can select and size power devices correctly

  • Can troubleshoot and maintain power electronic systems

  • Can work in EV, renewable energy, automation, and power industries

This course bridges the gap between academic theory and industrial practice.

Who Should Attend

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering students and graduates

  • Instrumentation and Control engineers

  • Renewable energy and EV professionals

  • Diploma and ITI holders in electrical fields

  • Maintenance engineers and technicians

  • Professionals entering power electronics domain

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand operation of power semiconductor devices

  • Design and analyze rectifiers, choppers, inverters, and converters

  • Select devices based on voltage, current, and thermal ratings

  • Understand control techniques such as PWM and modulation strategies

  • Apply power electronics in drives, renewable energy, EVs, and UPS

  • Troubleshoot and maintain industrial power electronic systems

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Fundamentals of Power Electronics

  • Role of power electronics in industry

  • AC to DC, DC to DC, DC to AC, AC to AC conversion

  • Efficiency, losses, and thermal considerations

Module 2: Power Semiconductor Devices

  • Diodes, SCR, TRIAC, GTO

  • MOSFET, IGBT, SiC and GaN devices

  • Device characteristics and selection criteria

Module 3: Rectifiers and DC Converters

  • Single-phase and three-phase rectifiers

  • Controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers

  • Buck, boost, buck-boost converters

  • Industrial DC power supplies

Module 4: Inverters and AC Drives

  • Voltage source and current source inverters

  • PWM techniques

  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

  • Motor control using inverters

Module 5: Control and Modulation Techniques

  • PWM, SPWM, SVPWM

  • Gate drive circuits

  • Isolation and protection

  • EMI/EMC considerations

Module 6: Protection and Thermal Management

  • Overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit protection

  • Snubbers and filters

  • Heat sinks, cooling, and thermal design

Module 7: Industrial and Renewable Applications

  • Solar inverters and grid connection

  • Wind power converters

  • Electric vehicle chargers and traction drives

  • UPS and energy storage systems

Module 8: Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

  • Common failures in power electronic systems

  • Diagnostic techniques

  • Maintenance best practices

  • Safety procedures

Model Projects Included

  • Design of a DC-DC converter

  • PWM inverter simulation

  • Motor speed control using VFD

  • EV charger power stage design (conceptual)

Career Opportunities

Hiring Industries

  • Renewable energy and solar power companies

  • Electric vehicle and battery industries

  • Automation and drives manufacturers

  • Power electronics manufacturing firms

  • EPC and industrial plants

Job Roles

  • Power Electronics Engineer

  • Drives Engineer

  • EV Powertrain Engineer

  • Renewable Energy Engineer

  • Maintenance Engineer

Training Methodology

  • Industry-oriented teaching approach

  • Practical problem-solving

  • Application-based learning

  • Interview and job readiness guidance

Certification

Certificate in Power Electronics
Issued by Pertecnica Engineering

Why Choose Pertecnica Engineering

  • Trainers with industrial experience

  • Practical and application-oriented content

  • Suitable for freshers and working professionals

  • Strong focus on employability

Same syllabus for the following courses…

Power Electronics Course
Power Electronics Training
Power Converter Training
Inverter and Drives Course
EV Power Electronics Training
Solar Inverter Training