CourseAerospace, UAM, Drones & Space Applications open

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.

Duration300 hours · 3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate

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

  • Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
  • European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
  • Aerospace Industry Ireland (AII)
  • Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Avionics Engineer
  • Airworthiness Engineer
  • Drone Systems Engineer

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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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the electrochemistry of lithium-ion cells.

02

Design battery packs for electric aircraft.

03

Develop battery management functions.

04

Analyse thermal runaway risks and their containment.

05

Define charging and infrastructure strategies.

06

Apply battery safety and transport regulations.

07

Assess the degradation and service life of the system.

Profile

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
Standards & tools

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
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1How lithium-ion cells work
  2. 1.2NMC, NCA and LFP chemistries
  3. 1.3Specific energy and power
  4. 1.4Discharge curves and the Peukert effect
  5. 1.5Silicon anodes and solid state
  6. 1.6Cyclic and calendar ageing
  7. 1.7Degradation mechanisms
  8. 1.8Cell format: cylindrical, prismatic and pouch
  9. 1.9High-power cells for take-off
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: comparison of chemistries for an eVTOL
  1. 2.1Series and parallel configuration
  2. 2.2Module architecture
  3. 2.3Structure and mechanical protection
  4. 2.4Interconnections and busbars
  5. 2.5High-voltage insulation
  6. 2.6Pack-level mass and density
  7. 2.7Module redundancy
  8. 2.8Design for maintenance
  9. 2.9High-voltage connector design
  10. 2.10Workshop: sizing a pack for a mission
  1. 3.1BMS functions
  2. 3.2State of charge estimation
  3. 3.3State of health estimation
  4. 3.4Cell balancing
  5. 3.5Voltage and temperature protection
  6. 3.6Equivalent circuit models
  7. 3.7Extended Kalman filter
  8. 3.8Critical BMS software
  9. 3.9Remaining useful life prediction algorithms
  10. 3.10Lab: SOC estimation with Simscape Battery
  1. 4.1Heat generation during fast discharge
  2. 4.2Liquid and air cooling
  3. 4.3Thermal runaway mechanisms
  4. 4.4Cell-to-cell propagation
  5. 4.5Barriers and gas venting
  6. 4.6Abuse testing
  7. 4.7DO-311A test requirements
  8. 4.8Containment in the aircraft
  9. 4.9Gas sensors and early detection
  10. 4.10Case study: thermal runaway propagation analysis
  1. 5.1Fast-charging profiles
  2. 5.2Impact on degradation
  3. 5.3Connector standards
  4. 5.4High-power chargers
  5. 5.5Fleet charging management
  6. 5.6Second life and recycling
  7. 5.7Battery transport under UN 38.3
  8. 5.8EU Batteries Regulation
  9. 5.9Carbon footprint of batteries
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: charging strategy between flights
  1. 6.1Mission and energy requirements
  2. 6.2Chemistry and cell selection
  3. 6.3Pack design
  4. 6.4Thermal management system
  5. 6.5BMS architecture
  6. 6.6Charging strategy
  7. 6.7Safety analysis
  8. 6.8Life cycle and recycling
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of RTCA DO-311A, UN 38.3 and IEC 62619 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Battery, PyBaMM, COMSOL Multiphysics and GT-AutoLion, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a UAM battery project, from mission requirements to life cycle and recycling, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Chemistry selection
Compare cell chemistries and select one for an eVTOL mission.
Pack sizing
Size the battery pack for the mission.
SOC estimation
Model state of charge estimation with Simscape Battery.
Thermal runaway analysis
Analyse thermal runaway propagation and define the charging strategy.
Final project
Deliver a complete UAM battery system design with pack, thermal management, BMS architecture, charging strategy and safety analysis.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Battery engineerBMS engineerThermal management engineerElectrical systems safety engineerCharging infrastructure engineerEnergy storage researcher
Admissions & scholarships

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.

FAQ

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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