Battery course in urban air mobility
Online course of 300 hours in batteries for urban air mobility: 6 modules covering battery electrochemistry, battery pack design, the battery management system, thermal management and safety, and charging and infrastructure, with an assigned technical tutor.
Battery course in urban air mobility — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the electrochemistry of lithium-ion cells.
Design battery packs for electric aircraft.
Develop battery management functions.
Analyse thermal runaway risks and their containment.
Define charging and infrastructure strategies.
Apply battery safety and transport regulations.
Assess the degradation and service life of the system.
Who it's for
- Battery engineers
- BMS engineers
- Thermal management engineers
- Electrical systems safety engineers
- Charging infrastructure engineers
- Energy storage researchers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into urban air mobility
What you'll work with
- RTCA DO-311A (rechargeable lithium battery systems)
- UN 38.3 (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium cells and batteries)
- IEC 62660-1 (performance testing of lithium-ion cells for electric vehicles)
- EASA SC-VTOL-01 (special condition for VTOL aircraft)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU Batteries Regulation)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems for electric vehicles)
- EASA SC E-19 (special condition for electric/hybrid propulsion)
- MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Battery
- PyBaMM
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- GT-AutoLion
6 modules
1.1How lithium-ion cells work1.2NMC, NCA and LFP chemistries1.3Specific energy and power1.4Discharge curves and the Peukert effect1.5Silicon anodes and solid state1.6Cyclic and calendar ageing1.7Degradation mechanisms1.8Cell format: cylindrical, prismatic and pouch1.9High-power cells for take-off1.10Practical exercise: comparison of chemistries for an eVTOL
2.1Series and parallel configuration2.2Module architecture2.3Structure and mechanical protection2.4Interconnections and busbars2.5High-voltage insulation2.6Pack-level mass and density2.7Module redundancy2.8Design for maintenance2.9High-voltage connector design2.10Workshop: sizing a pack for a mission
3.1BMS functions3.2State of charge estimation3.3State of health estimation3.4Cell balancing3.5Voltage and temperature protection3.6Equivalent circuit models3.7Extended Kalman filter3.8Critical BMS software3.9Remaining useful life prediction algorithms3.10Lab: SOC estimation with Simscape Battery
4.1Heat generation during fast discharge4.2Liquid and air cooling4.3Thermal runaway mechanisms4.4Cell-to-cell propagation4.5Barriers and gas venting4.6Abuse testing4.7DO-311A test requirements4.8Containment in the aircraft4.9Gas sensors and early detection4.10Case study: thermal runaway propagation analysis
5.1Fast-charging profiles5.2Impact on degradation5.3Connector standards5.4High-power chargers5.5Fleet charging management5.6Second life and recycling5.7Battery transport under UN 38.35.8EU Batteries Regulation5.9Carbon footprint of batteries5.10Practical exercise: charging strategy between flights
6.1Mission and energy requirements6.2Chemistry and cell selection6.3Pack design6.4Thermal management system6.5BMS architecture6.6Charging strategy6.7Safety analysis6.8Life cycle and recycling6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the 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 MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Battery, PyBaMM, COMSOL Multiphysics and GT-AutoLion, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for battery pack sizing, state of charge estimation modelling and thermal safety analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: RTCA DO-311A, UN 38.3, IEC 62619, IEC 62660-1, EASA SC-VTOL-01, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, IEC 61851-1, EASA SC E-19.
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.
- 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 MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Battery, PyBaMM, COMSOL Multiphysics and GT-AutoLion, 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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