Course on new materials in battery cells
Online course of 300 hours in new materials for battery cells, structured in 6 modules covering lithium-ion cell electrochemistry, advanced cathode materials, next-generation anodes, electrolytes and solid state, and characterisation and manufacturing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on new materials in battery cells — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
Fees for Australia: A$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the electrochemical fundamentals of the lithium-ion cell.
Compare state-of-the-art cathode materials.
Evaluate advanced anodes and their limitations.
Analyse liquid and solid-state electrolytes.
Interpret materials characterisation techniques.
Estimate the performance and cost of new chemistries.
Assess the industrial scalability of new materials.
Who it's for
- Battery materials researchers.
- Cell development engineers.
- Electrochemistry laboratory technicians.
- Electrode manufacturing process engineers.
- Battery technology analysts.
- Energy storage R&D managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into battery manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62660-1 (performance testing of lithium-ion cells for EV propulsion)
- IEC 62660-2 (reliability and abuse testing of lithium-ion cells for EV propulsion)
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- IEC 62660-3 (safety requirements for lithium-ion cells for EV propulsion)
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) (registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU regulation on batteries and waste batteries)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (Critical Raw Materials Act)
- BioLogic EC-Lab
- COMSOL Multiphysics (Battery Module)
- PyBaMM
- BatPaC (Argonne)
- Origin
6 modules
1.1Cell components and their function1.2Potential, capacity and energy density1.3Ion intercalation mechanisms1.4Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)1.5Material degradation mechanisms1.6Kinetics and ion transport1.7Intrinsic safety of materials1.8Cost and availability metrics1.9European materials roadmaps1.10Case study: analysis of an NMC cell datasheet
2.1Nickel-rich layered oxides2.2LFP and LMFP phosphates2.3High-voltage spinels2.4Lithium- and manganese-rich cathodes2.5Particle coatings and doping2.6Single-crystal particle cathodes2.7Synthesis by co-precipitation and solid-state routes2.8Reducing cobalt in cathodes2.9Cathodes for sodium batteries2.10Practical exercise: comparing the energy densities of cathodes
3.1Natural and synthetic graphite3.2Silicon anodes and Si-C composites3.3Lithium metal and dendrite formation3.4Lithium titanate for high power3.5Hard carbon for sodium batteries3.6Conductive additives and binders3.7Anode prelithiation3.8Volume expansion and control strategies3.9Anode-free cells3.10Workshop: estimating the capacity of a Si-graphite anode
4.1Liquid electrolytes and additives4.2Lithium salts and solvents4.3Non-flammable electrolytes4.4Oxide solid electrolytes4.5Sulphide solid electrolytes4.6Solid and gel polymer electrolytes4.7Solid-solid interfaces and contact resistance4.8Ceramic and coated separators4.9Manufacturing challenges of solid-state cells4.10Case study: evaluation of a solid-state cell
5.1X-ray diffraction of active materials5.2Scanning electron microscopy5.3Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic cycling5.4Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy5.5Dry electrode manufacturing5.6Scaling up from the laboratory to the pilot plant5.7Safety and abuse testing5.8Post-mortem analysis of cells5.9Regulation of chemical substances in materials5.10Lab: interpreting cycling curves
6.1Defining the target application6.2Cell performance requirements6.3Selecting cathode, anode and electrolyte6.4Estimating energy density and cost6.5Experimental characterisation plan6.6Risk and sustainability analysis6.7Industrial scalability of the proposal6.8Conclusions of the study6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BioLogic EC-Lab, COMSOL Multiphysics (Battery Module), PyBaMM, BatPaC (Argonne) and Origin, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: interpreting laboratory cycling tests, comparing chemistries for an application and estimating the energy density and cost of a cell. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IEC 62660-1, IEC 62660-2, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3, IEC 62660-3, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Regulation (EU) 2024/1252.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with BioLogic EC-Lab, COMSOL Multiphysics (Battery Module), PyBaMM, BatPaC (Argonne), Origin, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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