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    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Thermal Management

      4.3
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Software, Computational Thinking, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Input Filter Design

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Physics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Derivatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Computational Logic, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Technical Design, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Arizona State University

      Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Electrones en Acción: Electrónica y Arduinos para tus propios Inventos

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Wiring Diagram, Machine Controls, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Designing and Simulating Physical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Engineering Software, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Synapses, Neurons and Brains

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Psychology, Network Analysis, Anatomy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular circuits courses

    • Powering the Drive: Unveiling EV Electronics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Input Filter Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
    • Electrones en Acción: Electrónica y Arduinos para tus propios Inventos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Designing and Simulating Physical Models: MathWorks

    Frequently Asked Questions about Circuits

    A circuit is a closed path used in electronics equipment to enable the conduction of electrical current to travel. An electric circuit allows for the flow of electricity from one point to another. Circuits are the pathway on which an electrical current can flow. This path begins and ends at the same point, thus making a circuit, or a loop.

    There are two main types of circuits—power circuits and electronic circuits. Power circuits are used in home and office lighting systems, heating systems, and wiring systems. Electronic circuits are used to move and manage major electrical currents. In power circuits, generators start the current, and the current runs through the circuit to an office or home heating and lighting systems and appliances.

    To understand how a circuit works, think of a flashlight. The circuit is open when the flashlight is switched off. This means that an electrical current will not flow from the enclosed batteries to the flashlight's light bulb. When the flashlight's switch gets turned on, there is a small metal piece inside the flashlight that physically closes the circuit gap. Thus, the flashlight then lights up, as electricity from the batteries flows to the light bulb.‎

    When you learn about circuits, you gain knowledge of how our world is powered through electrical means. Electronic circuits work to process and transmit electrical current information in our computers, TVs,­ ­radios, and mobile devices. Integrated circuits help manage power in our mobile devices. These are known as power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and are used mainly in mobile devices to lessen the required amount of space.

    Learning about circuits will help you understand how to analyze circuits that use direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) voltage. You will learn about open, closed, and short circuits. Anyone who wants to become an electrician, or work in a public utility for electricity will need to know the foundational elements of circuits, resistors, capacitors, and inductors and how they work.‎

    When you learn circuits and electrical circuitry, you can find career opportunities in electrical work in many fields, as there is a widespread demand for trained electrical technicians. The careers you can start or continue include an apprentice electrician or journeyman electrician. In a power utility or electrical facility, you may learn more about circuits in jobs like distribution engineer, public utilities specialist, and electric instrumentation technician. In these jobs, you likely will need certification as a maintenance electrician or an instrument and control repairman.‎

    Taking online courses to learn circuits will teach you how electricity is conducted, how it's used in our homes and offices, and why the demands for more electricity will be likely in the future. The knowledge you gain in online courses will also show you how much we rely on electrical demands for our electronic devices.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Circuits, 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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