An Introduction to Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD)

This online CPD course offers a broad overview of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) technology and its application. It is largely a general awareness course, targeted at delegates who are new to PEMD technology and/or perhaps have limited engineering background. It aims to develop fundamental awareness, knowledge, and increased confidence of PEMD devices and systems, and their diverse range of applications.

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Learning Outcomes

  • An awareness of the electrification agenda, and its importance to society.
  • Recognise the importance of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives as a key electrification enabling technology. Identify and analyse a range of PEMD devices and systems
  • Recognise the application of PEMD devices and systems in key sectors, including transport, renewable energy systems, industrial manufacturing, and consumer devices.
  • Awareness of the state-of-the-art, and likely future trends.

    • Course Agenda

    This is a short 3-hour CPD course, delivered entirely online. The course consists of four main topics:

  • An introduction to electrification, and its impact on society.
  • An overview of PEMD technology, and its role as an enabling technology.
  • An insight into key PEMD applications; Transport, Renewable Energy Systems, Industrial Automation and Manufacturing, Consumer Devices.
  • An overview of current state-of-the-art technology, and likely future trends.

    • For more information on this course, please contact CPD@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

    Course Dates

    Course Start Date:  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10:00 AM

    Course End Date :  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:00 PM

    Enrolment Dates

    Enrolment Start Date:  Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 AM

    Enrolment End Date :  Monday, June 1, 2026 11:30 PM

    Course Location

    Newcastle University

    Course Tutor/s

    Matthew Armstrong

    Course Delivery Type

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    Course Fees

    Price per attendee is £50.00 (zero VAT)