Duration
- 3 Months
Study Mode
- Online
- Online Electrical Engineering
Location
- Online
Course Code
CES
Intakes
- 9 September 2025
Course Type
- Professional Certificate
- Electrical Engineering
Fees
Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries, and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage.
The Battery Energy Storage and Applications course provides a comprehensive understanding of electrochemical energy storage theories and battery technology from the ground up. It covers introductory topics on the fundamentals of batteries, including basic concepts and terminologies in electrochemistry, types of batteries used in commercial applications, and a detailed explanation of contemporary lithium-ion batteries, as well as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries. The course also discusses the challenges and importance of recycling existing battery systems, as well as environmental health and safety aspects of batteries. In addition, the course delves into the commercial applications of existing battery technologies in transport and power sectors and explores the potential of energy storage using battery technology beyond lithium-ion, with topics on recent advancements in electrochemistry and future energy storage systems.
| Module List | |
| 1 | Introduction to Electrochemical Energy Storage
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| 2 | Definitions, Measures and Units
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| 3 | Theory of Batteries – Construction and Chemistry
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| 4 | Lead Acid Batteries
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| 5 | Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
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| 6 | Li Ion Batteries
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| 7 | Other Lithium Based Batteries
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| 8 | Recycling and Disposal of Batteries
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| 9 | Battery Chargers
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| 10 | Safety in Commercial Battery Storage Systems
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| 11 | Application of Battery Energy Storage Systems
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| 12 | Future of Battery Energy Storage System
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Regardless of academic and professional background, this course provides a theoretical understanding of batteries as a system of electrochemical energy storage.
It covers the basics of electrochemistry and practical aspects of contemporary battery technology, including recent advancements, environmental safety aspects, and the large-scale commercial applications of batteries as energy storage systems. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of battery energy storage systems.
To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
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Electrical concepts, such as Battery Energy Storage, naturally involve people from diverse academic and professional background, and hence this course will serve and benefit the following spectrum of people:
You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
