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Basic Electricity Online Course

Program Description

In the online Basic Electrical class, you will become familiar with the theory and principles of electricity, including the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, power, energy calculation, Ohm’s Law and the relationship of these elements. You will also learn about direct current, alternating current and related concepts. Continue to expand your understanding of current and its effect in circuits containing inductors, capacitors, transformers, and relays. Emphasis in this course is on theory.

Focus Areas

  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
  • Power
  • Energy
  • Calculation
  • Ohm’s Law

Potential Career Opportunities

  • Electrician
  • Electrical technician
  • Maintenance technician
  • Solar panel installer assistant
  • Facilities technician
  • Electrical assembly worker

Program Format

Online

Educational Level Prerequisites

High School diploma

Expected Outcomes

Non-credit