Battery Systems for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Certificate

$999

Online - self-paced

20-30 Hours to complete

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to battery systems used in electric vehicles and modern energy storage applications. Learners explore electrochemical fundamentals, compare battery chemistries, and examine how manufacturing processes, battery management systems, and regulations influence performance, safety, and sustainability in real-world EV and energy systems.

Emphasis is placed on understanding batteries as integrated systems rather than isolated components, supporting informed engineering and design decisions.

Expert-Led Live Session

  • February 23, 2027 at 10:00 am (Arizona Time)

Included as part of the program experience, learners participate in a live online session featuring industry insight, applied discussion, and interactive Q&A with the instructor. The session is designed to deepen understanding of course concepts while connecting learning to real-world application and current industry trends. Learners will also receive access to the session recording for ongoing reference.

Key Benefits

  • Understand electrochemical principles underlying modern battery systems
  • Compare battery chemistries and evaluate performance, cost, and safety trade-offs
  • Apply thermal management and reliability concepts in EV and energy storage systems
  • Evaluate safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in battery system design

What’s Included

  • Five structured modules covering battery systems from fundamentals through EV and energy storage integration
  • Instruction on manufacturing, packaging, and battery management systems (BMS)
  • Industry-relevant case studies and applied learning activities drawn from EV and energy storage applications
  • A hands-on lab project with peer-reviewed technical reporting focused on system-level analysis

By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to analyze, design, and evaluate battery systems that power electric vehicles and sustainable energy technologies.

Course Modules

This module introduces fundamental battery concepts, including basic electrochemical principles, battery components, and operating mechanisms. Learners review primary and secondary batteries, explore stationary and automotive application requirements, and build a foundational understanding of how batteries store and deliver energy.

Who this course is designed for

  • Students and professionals who need a practical, engineering-focused understanding of battery systems used in electric vehicles and energy storage applications.

  • Engineering students, early-career professionals, and technicians interested in batteries, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems

  • Individuals pursuing roles in EV engineering, battery manufacturing, energy systems, or sustainability

  • Learners seeking practical knowledge of battery chemistries, manufacturing processes, and safety consideration.

  • Those aiming to develop skills in performance optimization and management of modern battery systems

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply fundamentals of electrical and chemical engineering to battery system design, safety, and evaluation
  • Analyze manufacturing processes, production considerations, and system requirements for modern batteries
  • Evaluate environmental standards, safety regulations, and sustainable energy practices affecting battery systems

These skills directly apply to these careers

Industrial Engineer

Develops systems to integrate workers, machines, materials, and information for optimal manufacturing and logistics performance.

Median Salary: $99,380

Mechanical Engineer

Designs and tests mechanical devices and systems, including renewable energy devices like electrolyzers.

Median Salary: $99,510

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