Rotating Machines Certificate

Master DC and AC rotating machines in this certificate course designed for future engineers.

Overview

Rotating machines are the beating heart of modern mechanical and electrical systems. This certificate course offers a sharply focused journey through the mechanics, theory, and function of DC and AC machines, bringing clarity to their design, operation, and core principles. With structured exploration from the basics of machinery to the finer points of synchronous motor problems, each module builds knowledge with precision.

Whether you're revisiting fundamentals or decoding the mysteries of 3-phase induction motors and synchronous generators, this course delivers technical depth without unnecessary jargon. You’ll gain a strong foundation tailored for application in power generation, mechanical design, and electrical maintenance—all without leaving your desk. It's ideal for anyone who prefers a clean circuit over a cluttered buzzword.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles behind rotating electrical machinery systems.
• Identify operational characteristics of DC and AC machine types.
• Explain the function of 3-phase induction motors in systems.
• Analyse synchronous motor operations using foundational theories.
• Differentiate performance aspects across DC, AC, and synchronous types.
• Solve common machine-related problems using methodical approaches.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Review of Machinery Principles
• Module 3: DC Machines
• Module 4: AC Machinery Fundamentals
• Module 5: 3-Phase Induction Motor
• Module 6: Synchronous Generator Motors (Part 1)
• Module 7: Synchronous Generator Motors (Part 2)
• Module 8: Synchronous Generator Motors – Problems