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Unlock Battery Brilliance: Free Courses by External Partners
Explore the dynamic world of batteries with even more free courses, brought to you by our esteemed external partner, the Alliance for Batteries Technology, Training and Skills (ALBATTS). The ALBATTS Developed Courses are available through the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA), an association created through the bridging of the projects ALBATTS and DRIVES activities to further sustain the results.
Delve into cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge that will empower you to understand, optimise, and innovate in the realm of energy storage. Whether you’re a novice or an industry professional, our curated selection of free courses ensures a comprehensive exploration of battery technologies, unlocking a wealth of information to power your expertise. Enrich your understanding today with these invaluable resources, generously provided by ALBATTS.
INTEGRATION PROCESS
In this programme, you will learn about the integration process of the elements that constitute a battery. You will start with an overview of the generic integration process, and then go through all the different steps of integration: from the assembly of a battery cell to the assembly of battery modules and packs, the integration of these with the Battery Management System and finally the system integration.
The Generic Integration Process
Acquire skills in defining integration and explaining generic integration process levels. This learning covers the fundamentals of amalgamating diverse elements and understanding the stages involved in the process.
Assembly of Battery Modules and Packs
Gain expertise in recognizing battery module components, detailing assembly procedures, and contrasting integration processes of prismatic and punch cells. This learning covers comprehensive insights into battery module intricacies.
Integration of battery modules with the battery management system
Acquire knowledge in explaining the integration of battery modules with the Battery Management System, recognizing BMS Integration tasks, detailing BMS functions, and identifying testing aspects crucial to battery integration.
System Integration
Master the concepts of system integration, detailing the amalgamation of Battery Management System (BMS) with other systems, and explaining the components of electric vehicle system integration. Gain comprehensive insights into these processes.
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY SYSTEM ENGINEER
This programme is targeted at System and Software Engineers from the automotive sector dealing with the development of whole Battery Systems as well as dedicated Battery Management Systems. The course highlights the importance of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity aspects in the development of Battery Management Systems together with the Testing and Homologation procedures for Battery Packs and Systems.
EU POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
In this programme, structured with 3 courses, you will first learn about the main UN agreements adopted by the EU and an overview of the EU Green Deal and how it is affecting the legal requirements related to batteries, including the Battery Passport, and how it contributes for a sustainable battery industry and its integration into the circular economy.
International and EU agreements
Explore key international and EU agreements influencing the battery industry and its applications. Identify the primary goals of the UN Agenda 2030, along with those outlined in the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal.
EU Policies Regarding Batteries
Gain insights into identifying the characteristics of sustainable batteries and understanding their significance. Explore the circular economy steps in the battery sector, recognizing the main goals of the Circular Economy Action Plan and Strategic Action Plan for Batteries.
EU Regulations Regarding Batteries
Acquire knowledge on the objectives established by the new Batteries Regulation, understand its stipulated requirements, and explain the primary functions of the Battery Passport proposed by the European Commission.
FUTURE TRENDS
In this programme, you will learn about current battery performance advances, trends, and future directions. You will start with an overview and comparative analysis of the actual trends in battery technologies, followed by the actual trends in the battery manufacturing and recycling industries
Future trends in Batteries
Explore current battery technology trends, outlining potential advantages and disadvantages for each. Conduct a comparative analysis between emerging trends or technologies and the existing methods, fostering a deeper understanding of their implications.
Future Trends in Battery Manufacturing
Explore current battery technology trends, outlining potential advantages and disadvantages for each. Conduct a comparative analysis between emerging trends or technologies and the existing methods, fostering a deeper understanding of their implications.
Future Trends in Battery Recycling
Gain insights into current trends in battery recycling and discern future integration concepts. This learning module explores the evolving landscape of battery recycling and anticipates integration approaches in the future.
TYPES OF BATTERIES
In this programme, you will first learn about the battery geometries available and the types and categories of batteries available in the market. Additionally, the most important factors will be identified, to allow for analysis and comparison of batteries, needed when selecting the best one for a given application.
Battery Cells Geometrics
Acquire the skill to distinguish various battery cell geometries and articulate the respective advantages and disadvantages associated with each type. This learning module provides comprehensive insights into battery cell configurations.
Primary and Secondary Batteries
Acquire the ability to differentiate between primary and secondary batteries. Understand and articulate the distinctions that set primary and secondary batteries apart in terms of functionality and application.
Battery Chemistries
Develop the skill to recognize various battery chemistries and articulate the respective advantages and disadvantages associated with each type. This learning module provides a comprehensive understanding of battery chemistry diversity.
Battery Selection
Acquire the ability to articulate the advantages of different battery types and their respective chemistries. Explore the identification of applications tailored to each battery type in this comprehensive learning module.
INTRODUCTION TO THE BATTERY SECTOR
This programme is structured into 5 courses, where you will learn about the major steps of battery history and inventions, the global value chain of batteries and an overview of the battery market and its main players. Additionally, the most important applications will be identified, as well as the main impacts of this industry at the environmental and social levels.
History of Batteries
Develop the skill to recognize pivotal moments in battery history by organizing and dating the chronological sequence of significant events. This learning module enhances your understanding of battery historical milestones.
Battery Value Chain
Acquire the proficiency to recognize and sequentially describe the steps within the battery value chain. This learning module guides you through understanding and articulating each stage in the battery value chain.
Battery Market and its Players
Develop the ability to recognize major players in the battery market, analyze the current and future value of the battery market, and discern market tendencies. This learning module offers comprehensive insights.
Application of Batteries
In this module, you’ll discern two mobile and two stationary applications of batteries. Enhance your understanding of diverse battery usage scenarios in both mobile and stationary contexts.
Battery Industry Impact
Acquire the skill to recognize potential environmental drawbacks and benefits of the battery industry. Also, understand the positive societal impacts associated with transitioning to battery energy supply.
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