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Overview
Electricity is the nearly unseen force behind modern life, powering everything from tiny circuits to entire cities. In technical trades and engineering, a deep understanding of electricity is critical. It helps troubleshoot problems, enhances safety, and ensures efficiency on the job.
In this comprehensive course, you’ll develop the skills to confidently analyze circuits, interpret electrical diagrams, and work with key components like motors, generators, and transformers.
From voltage and current relationships to circuit safety and power efficiency, this course covers the core knowledge that technical professionals rely on every day. By combining in-depth theory with a practical, on-campus lab component, you’ll develop a real-world understanding of electrical principles. Whether you're looking to start a new career or strengthen your electrical expertise, this course gives you the foundation you need to work smarter and safer in the field.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to build real, hands-on skills in electrical concepts for engineering or technical trades
- need to confidently interpret and troubleshoot electrical circuits in real-world scenarios
- are starting or advancing your career in electrical maintenance, engineering, or industrial technology.
Note: This course combines theory and a one-day practical lab. It is available in blended or classroom formats – the key difference being how the theory is delivered. In the blended format, you learn the theory online at your own pace, while the classroom format covers theory in scheduled, in-person lectures.
To succeed in this course, we recommend you have strong math and English skills.
Prior to your first lab day, you must complete an online safety orientation course (SAFE-160) and provide printed proof of completion to your instructor.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- apply energy principles to an electrical energy system
- explain the four fundamental electrical quantities; potential difference, resistance, current and power, associate with electrical energy transfer principles
- analyze voltage and current relationships of components and circuits
- analyze the electrical effects relevant to the performance of electrical components connected in parallel or series
- analyze the effects of current and electromagnetic circuits
- differentiate between the three basic properties of opposition
- analyze the effects of opposition in both DC and AC systems
- analyze the electrical effects relevant to the performance of electrical devices in an AC system
- describe the operation of a generator/alternator
- describe the operation of transformers
- describe the operation of an electrical motor
- interpret electrical diagrams to describe the circuit operations.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience. You are not required to bring your lap top to campus on your lab day.
Additional supplies
The following equipment and PPE are required for the first day of this course:
- Safety glasses for your in lab day
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
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