Certificate Program on Electric Vehicles (CPEV) - Cohort 3
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Application Deadline Approaching
Last date to apply: October 8, 2026 · Program starts on October 9, 2026
About Programme
The Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), IIT Madras, is offering this short-term executive Certificate Program on Electric Vehicles (CPEV). CPEV has been curated by IIT Madras, along with experts from industry, to provide a comprehensive overview of Electric Vehicles (EVs). While foundational theory is provided in technical areas such as Batteries, Motors, Power Electronics, EMI/ EMC market, cost, and industry-specific areas like Vehicle Engineering and Development are also covered. The course is designed for working professionals who are looking to acquire basic exposure and awareness in Electric Vehicles. Participants could also opt to register for a lab component along with the theory modules. After completion, the candidates can choose to dive deeper into those specific areas that are of interest to them: in further programs that are being offered by CODE, IIT Madras.
Mode:
This course comprises of 42 hours of recorded videos and 25 hours of ONLINE interactive sessions with the faculty.
Programme Content
Module Description:
This module will introduce concepts of electric vehicles , engineering and development aspects in terms of understanding customer attributes and functional requirements.
Concepts Covered:
A discussion on how to capture and convert the customer attributes and functional requirements into engineering specifications leading towards specification and selection of aggregates and systems.
Design Process that can be adopted to meet various targets including vehicle performance, operational economy, durability, regulatory requirements focussing on Customer Centric approach. Topics include EV architecture , and Topology, Types of EVs , EV Batteries, Thermal management of Evs, Indian regulatory Requirements etc
Learning Outcomes:
Possess understanding of customer focused electric vehicle development
Understand vehicle architecture, Modularity and Vehicle packaging
Understand intended vehicle application, operation duty cycle etc.
Have an exposure to key regulatory requirements, safety and environmental aspects.
Understand Batteries applied in EVs and parameters of Battery Engineering.
Have an Insights on Thermal management aspects in EVs
Understand the electric vehicle contemporary development process practiced in automotive organizations with a step by step approach
Applications:
This module would be useful for people who are in : Vehicle OEMs- product development engineering division, Sourcing and Marketing divisions, Startups, Engineering Service companies involved in EVs, and those who want to start learning about Electric vehicle Basics
Module Description:
This module on Vehicle Dynamics and Control discusses the key concepts related to the analysis of road vehicle dynamics and control systems.
Concepts Covered:
Overview and Introduction to Dynamic Systems
Electric Vehicle Powertrain Dynamics
Braking Dynamics
Lateral Dynamics
Vertical Dynamics
Overview of Control
Learning Outcomes:
Possess an understanding of the fundamental concepts of dynamic systems.
Analyze a road vehicle for its response when steered.
Understand the response of a road vehicle during driving and braking.
Characterize the response of the vehicle suspension towards ride comfort, pitch, and roll analysis.
Have an exposure to key ideas from control systems.
Applications:
This module would be useful in product development engineering and computer-aided engineering applications in the Electric Vehicle (EV) design and development process. The concepts learnt would help engineers analyze the dynamic response of an EV at the design stage, and the results could lead to potential redesign and control for improved vehicle performance.
Module Description:
This module is intended to provide a first-hand insight into a comprehensive engineering related to battery packs with an emphasis on electric vehicles.
Concepts Covered:
Vehicle Classification and Key Differentiators
Battery Parameters and Terminology
Deriving Battery Pack Requirement for Electric Vehicles
Rudiments of Battery Pack
Engineering Design Considerations for Battery Pack
Battery Pack Development and Testing
Design Examples and Teardown
Vehicle Classification and Key Differentiators
Battery Parameters and Terminology
Deriving Battery Pack Requirement for Electric Vehicles
Rudiments of Battery Pack
Engineering Design Considerations for Battery Pack
Battery Pack Development and Testing
Design Examples and Teardown
Learning Outcomes:
Confidence with the battery lingo and battery technology
Informed decision on the battery parameters and battery choices
Ability to derive the battery requirement for EV applications, ranging
from a 2/4-wheeler to launch vehicle
Appreciate the holistic engineering involved in the entire lifecycle of
battery packs for electric vehicles
Comprehend field issues and troubleshooting battery pack
Applications:
Empowers product development engineering of EV battery pack, thereby help engineers building fail-safe and reliable battery packs or choosing the right one for the target application.
Module Description:
The module on Power Electronics deals with the processing and controlling of electrical power to provide various voltages and currents in traction and auxilary systems of electrified vehicles.
Concepts Covered:
Introduction to EV powertrain electronics and fundamentals of power conversion,configuration of traction and auxiliary systems
Non-isolated and isolated DC-DC converters: buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback and phase-shifted full bridge converter
DC-AC converters: single-phase and three-phase inverters, modulation schemes
Fundamentals related to the power converter design specific to traction and auxiliary systems
Learning Outcomes:
Understand and analyze the operation of several fundamental power electronic circuits responsible for DC-DC conversion and DC-AC conversion, which are mostly utilized for traction and auxiliary systems for electrified vehicles.
Applications:
Automotive electronics operating at different voltage levels
Power converters for traction motor and auxiliary drives in EVs and HEVs
Module Description:
This module on battery charging technology covers the fundamentals and operation of various kinds of grid-connected battery chargers, their components, electric vehicle supply equipment, standards, charging protocols and communication.
Concepts Covered:
Charging infrastructure challenges, types of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), charger classification and standards.
Emphasis will be given to various configurations and architectures of onboard and offboard charging technologies.
Case studies along with an overview of upcoming techs and trends in battery charging infrastructure.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand how energy is pumped into the battery pack using various modes of charging.
Understand the fundamentals and overview of electric vehicle supply equipment, standards, charging protocols and communication.
Understand the requirements and various conversion stages in battery charging.
Familiarize with modern battery charging technologies
Applications:
Product development engineering with regard to battery charging technology, electric vehicle supply equipment and communication protocols
Module Description:
This module covers the physics of EV motors, the typical specifications that define their performance and ways to optimize them.
Concepts Covered:
Introduction to Scientific Notations and Units
Relationships Vs. Scaling
Torque Produced by Motor & Torque Saturation
Physics of a DC Motor
Three-Phase Circuits – A Quick Recap
Speed of a motor – Electrical and Mechanical
Property of a PMSM Motor
Engineering Considerations
Learning Outcomes:
To understand, analyze the principles of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for electric vehicle application.
Understand the performance requirements of an electric vehicle and correlate them with the specifications of the traction motor.
Develop the specifications of a motor that would align with the demands of an electric vehicle – To select an appropriate motor
Appreciate the key engineering constraints that impact the choice of a motor for a given EV application, such as Size, Cost, Efficiency, etc.
Develop a first-cut design of a motor that would meet the targeted performance of an EV
To characterize and understand an off-the-shelf motor by using datasheets and specification sheets
Understanding the technical and engineering considerations while designing and developing motors.
Applications:
Ability to specify the motor needed for an EV application and select the one most suitable for it.
Module Description:
This module will briefly cover electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for electric vehicles.
Concepts Covered:
Introduction to EMC, EMC issues, and design requirements for EV.
Learning Outcomes:
Practical and simple design guidelines for EMC
Applications:
Product development engineering of Electric Vehicles
Module Description:
The vehicle is made up of several subsystems/components designed/selected based on specifications for the overall vehicle. These subsystems/components should be integrated into a vehicle and validated to ensure that the vehicle requirements are met at every stage in the design and product development. This module focuses on the methodologies used in accomplishing this.
Concepts Covered:
Vehicle System integration representations, maps, and their relevance Requirements for Integration – Mechanical, Electrical Power, Signals, Analysis and Control.
Calibration between subsystems.
Testing, Validation and Certification / Approvals.
Learning Outcomes:
Appreciation for how the Vehicle subsystems work together into a full system, resulting in the performance of the vehicle.
Gain understanding of the typical integration constraints and complexities, and methodologies to optimize the overall vehicle performance, cost etc.
Understanding how test methods relate to the vehicle Requirements in the real world, concerning test equipment and processes.
Applications:
Systems Integration Reviews from early design stages, through development to product validation
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