For skilled learners in the European battery value chain
BattValue project provides courses with professional level knowledge of existing and future battery concepts to those working in the mining, metal refining, processing and battery end-user sector (energy sector, automotive industry), and gives an excellent basis to enhance their skills in the field.
Each developed course also takes into account environmental and sustainability aspects. Learners will achieve new knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in the battery value chain. This improves their skills which are crucial to work in the production, product development or customer services in companies.
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Introductory course has been implemented in the end of 2022. Basic courses has been implemented in 2023. Advanced courses has been implemented in 2024. Full course offering has been released in 2024.
The course I took was informative and it improved my understanding of the battery value chain and the role of batteries in the sustainability context and also part as an electrifying world!
It was very helpful to have a fundamental knowledge and will help me to understand battery recycling more!
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The course provides – on one hand – a broad overview of the different analytical techniques to characterize the active components of a cell (electrode materials and electrolytes) and the cell itself, with emphasis on both pristine and aged cells (post-mortem analysis). On the other hand, details for the pack sizing and series/parallel connection of cells, cell equalization are provided together with BMS safety function and standard requirements for management of ion-lithium cells. Eventually, the analyses of cell SOH (state of health) by galvanostatic and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods will be presented together with SOC and the electrochemical mechanism.
Approximate workload: 20 hours
About the course implementation:
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as written lessons which are accessible in the learning environment.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
From cell analysis to pack integration requires the participant to possess some intermediate mathematical knowledge such as multiplication, division, exponentiation, and also the basis of integral/derivation will be considered beneficial.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
Approximate workload: 24 hours
Course description
Course will shortly overview battery materials, especially advanced functional materials for batteries. Educators will share information on these active electrode materials, their preparation and effect on the battery performance and lifetime. During this course, next generation battery materials and systems beyond lithium-ion are studied, such as Na-ion and other alkali metal batteries, and solid-state battery concept. Effect of new chemistries on the cell design and assembling are also discussed. Over the course, the sustainability aspects of batteries are discussed.
About the course implementation:
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as written lessons which are accessible in the learning environment.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
Next generation lithium-ion batteries and beyond requires the participant to possess some intermediate mathematical knowledge such as multiplication, division, exponentiation, and also the basis of integral/derivation will be considered beneficial.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
Approximate workload: 10 hours
Course will introduce the fundamentals of battery recycling to the learners. Different battery types (eg. lithium-ion and alkaline batteries) are considered. Battery recycling processes, mechanical and chemical, are studied. Educators will share the knowledge also from a practical viewpoint, including a virtual tour at the battery recycling plant. Participants take a short tour with the lecturer in a digital twin of a mechanical recycling step for batteries. Further, sustainability of battery recycling is considered. Opportunities and challenges in battery recycling are studied from the technological, environmental, and economic viewpoint.
Subjects covered in the course:
Fundamentals of battery recycling
Mechanical recycling of batteries
Thermal and chemical recycling of batteries
Current status in EU and legislation
Opportunities and challenges in battery recycling value chain
Why should learners join this course?
Battery technology has become popular in EVs, in stationary energy storage applications, and in portable electronics. At the end of batteries lifetime, new technological solutions and industrial activities for battery recycling are needed. How to make battery recycling processes to be sustainable? How to improve the recovery rates of elements? Which are the corresponding technologies? What is up-to-date legislation related to battery recycling in the EU?
Who is this course for?
This course is for those who want to develop their own skills concerning the battery recycling, especially for the employees working in the fields of mineral/metal processing and refining, battery (chemical) production, technology development companies, energy sector, automotive industry, and related areas.
About the course implementation:
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as written lessons which are accessible in the learning environment.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
Battery recycling and ecosystem requires the participant to possess some basic mathematical knowledge such as multiplication, division and exponentiation.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
Approximate workload: 10 hours
Batteries have tremendous potential: they are a key technology to achieve the Paris Agreement, can create new workplaces and significant economic value, can increase energy access, and can drive a responsible and just value chain. A value chain safeguarding human rights, supporting a just energy transition and fostering economic development, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Course Sustainability in the battery values chain outlines the problems related to achieving sustainability in the battery values.
Subjects covered in this course:
Legal aspects of battery value chain
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Circular economy
Circular value chain
Sustainable development goals (SDG)
Battery passport
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to
understand sustainable development idea and identify Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
engage discussions concerning aspects of circular economy, as well as circular value chain.
describe policy and legal aspects of battery value chain, such as EU legislation
explore more knowledge about sustainability in the battery value chain
Why should learners join this course?
Join our course if you are working at the battery mineral/metal processing and refining, in battery (chemical) production and recycling, in energy sector, in the automotive industry and related area. If you care about environment and sustainable development. If you wish to improve your competences, deepen your knowledge, and gain new skills. Sustainability in the battery values chain – course is just for you Be a game changer and build sustainable future of batteries with us.
About the course implementation:
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as written lessons which are accessible in the learning environment.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
Sustainability in the battery value chain does not have mathematical requirements for the participant.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
The first course run will begin in August 28th 2023!
All course prices are displayed without the tax. A tax of 25.5 % will be added to the purchases at the checkout.
Today’s energy transition is closely linked to the development of high performance and sustainable batteries. Many challenges are still to be faced to fully exploit the promise of advanced battery technologies. Only a holistic approach that includes the development of new materials, production processes, smart manufacturing, and cell assembly, as well as end-of-life management will accelerate the path towards new technologies. This course will introduce you to the battery world, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries. The educators will share with you their expertise in the chemistry and electrochemistry of batteries, on the system engineering, test, and modeling.
Figure of merits and performance metrics of batteries
Classification of energy storage systems for automotive application
Battery manufacturing
protocols and methods for testing batteries and larger battery packs
battery performance, safety and battery management system (BMS)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to
describe how lithium-ion batteries work
identify the key lithium-ion battery components and processes
compare different battery chemistries
engage discussions concerning battery assembly and engineering
expand their knowledge of new battery technologies
Why should learners join this course?
This course is for those who want to develop their own skills concerning the battery cell and pack components, processes, and operation, especially for the employees working in the fields of battery (cell and pack) production and recycling, technology development companies, energy sector, automotive industry, and related areas.
About the course implementation
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as video lectures which are viewable directly from the course platform.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
Introduction to lithium-ion batteries requires the participant to possess some basic mathematical knowldege such as multiplication, division and exponentiation.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
The first course run will begin in 28th August 2023!
All course prices are displayed without the tax. A tax of 25.5 % will be added to the purchases at the checkout.
Approximate workload: 10 hours
Chemical reactions occur in a battery to produce electricity which drives electronic devices, power tools and electric vehicles. The reactions require the movement of ions and electrons from one material to another material. This course introduces some fundamental concepts of electrochemistry that are applied in the design and study of batteries.
Subjects covered in the course:
This course introduces some fundamental concepts of electrochemistry that are applied in the design and study of batteries. It will cover simple topic like the definition of electrochemical reactions, the dring force for electron transfer in redox reactions, and the description of electrochemical cells. Terms such as charge (or capacity), potential, energy, and power that are essential to describe a battery will be explained along with some examples. In addition, the course will provide a brief introduction to typical electrochemical techniques needed to characterize a battery.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Define what an electrochemical reaction is.
Explain oxidation and reduction reactions
Describe an electrochemical cell and its basic components.
Discuss how a battery operates.
Identify the major differences between primary and secondary battery technologies.
Detail some essential parameters (capacity, voltage, energy and power) which describe the performance of a battery.
Understand how electrode materials affect the characteristics and performance of batteries.
Give examples of techniques used to study the performance of a battery.
Why should learners join this course?
This course is meant for those who would like to refresh their knowledge of electrochemistry, and further advance understanding of batteries. It will have the opportunity to further explore electrochemical principles that govern the construction and operation of rechargeable batteries. Equipped with basic electrochemistry, the students are expected to better understand the rest of the courses in this program.
About the course implementation:
The course will be carried out in a DigiCampus platform which runs on any modern web browser. You can log in to DigiCampus either by using your Google account or creating a dedicated account on the website.
The courses are accessible for 90 days and the 90-day timer starts when the participant first enters the DigiCampus course environment using the course key.
The topics will be broken down into sections (lessons), which will cover the topics in more detail.The course materials will be delivered as written lessons which are accessible in the learning environment.
The courses will also feature multiple choice question quizzes which can be attempted twice without time restrictions. Keep this in mind and take your time when completing the quizzes.
Fundamentals of battery electrochemistry requires the participant to possess some mathematical knowldege: Basic understanding of the concepts like derivative and an integral and sum operations. Ability to apply equations which contain multiplication.
The participant will be rewarded with a digital course certificate after successfully completing the quizzes and giving course feedback. The Course feedback is a mandatory step, and it is done via an anonymous survey. Remember to download your certificate before your course access ends!
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