Electrical Engineering – Electrical Transformer Components

Alison is a free online learning platform with 20 million users, 3.5 million graduates, and 3,000 different courses. In any electrical distribution system, transformers are a familiar sight. To learn about transformers and how power is delivered through an electrical system. This free online course walks you through all of the major parts of an electrical transformer (core, windings, etc.). You will learn about oil level readings and how the temperature of a transformer is measured.

This Electrical Engineering – Electrical Transformer Components course is ideal for people who wish to move away from boring lectures and video courses and instead engage in interactive learning via the use of 2D and 3D models and animations. These interactive models are used in the course to assist students to understand how each component of an electrical transformer operates. Students will learn about Buchholz relays, silica gel breathers, and tap changers, among other things. Students can acquire a digital or paper certificate for $26 or $33 to validate their newfound skills after completing the course.

Pros:Interactive learning tools, Short course length

Cons: Certificate costs extra

Price: Free
Time to complete: 1.5 to 3 hours
Prerequisites required: None
Flexible schedule: Yes
Includes verified certificate of participation: Yes