Course on innovations in solid-state batteries
Online course of 300 hours in solid-state battery innovations. 6 modules covering solid electrolytes, solid-state electrodes and interfaces, manufacturing and industrial scale-up, performance and safety, and the industry and technology roadmap, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on innovations in solid-state batteries — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's electromobility sector is expanding rapidly, with electric vehicle uptake supported by renewable electricity generation, which provides the large majority of the country's power. Battery storage and hydrogen projects are being explored across the energy and transport sectors, with government support through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Engineers in this area work on charging infrastructure, battery systems and grid integration for utilities, fleet operators and vehicle importers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,470 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
What recognition applies to battery and hydrogen engineers in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand administers Chartered Professional Engineer registration, which covers electrical and energy-related engineering. Hydrogen and battery safety may also fall under WorkSafe New Zealand regulations and the Electricity Authority for grid matters. SEIUM is a private institute and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited nationally, so employer recognition is what counts.
Who employs electromobility and battery engineers in New Zealand?
Employers include electricity distributors, EV charging and fleet companies, energy storage developers, and research organisations exploring hydrogen. Roles often value hands-on experience with power electronics and safety practice. A private programme can support your profile, but it is not a guaranteed route into any particular job.
Can I study this from New Zealand while working, and how are fees handled?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand without a student visa. You will have an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Master's programmes take 1,900 hours, diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor their staff.
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
Compare solid electrolyte families and their properties.
Analyse the challenges of interfaces and lithium-metal anodes.
Describe manufacturing processes and their scale-up difficulties.
Evaluate performance and safety compared with liquid cells.
Assess the industrial status and technological maturity of the sector.
Interpret publications and patents on solid-state batteries.
Propose a justified solid-state cell concept.
Who it's for
- Solid-state battery researchers.
- Advanced cell development engineers.
- Technology and innovation analysts.
- Cell manufacturing process engineers.
- Technology intellectual property specialists.
- Battery strategy consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter research and development.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62660-1 (performance testing of lithium-ion cells for vehicles)
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (transport testing of lithium batteries)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- IEC 62660-3 (safety requirements for cells)
- ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage system)
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electrical safety of the powertrain)
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- VASP
- Materials Project
- PyBaMM
- BioLogic EC-Lab
6 modules
1.1Limitations of liquid electrolytes1.2Ionic conduction in solids1.3Oxide electrolytes: LLZO and NASICON1.4Sulphide electrolytes: LGPS and argyrodites1.5PEO-based polymer electrolytes1.6Halide electrolytes1.7Electrochemical window and stability1.8Mechanical properties of solid electrolytes1.9Comparison of electrolyte families1.10Practical exercise: comparison of published ionic conductivities
2.1Lithium-metal anode2.2Anode-free architectures2.3Silicon anodes with solid electrolyte2.4Composite cathodes and solid-solid contact2.5Protective cathode coatings2.6Dendrites in solid electrolytes2.7Volume change and stack pressure2.8Interfacial resistance and how to reduce it2.9Semi-solid and hybrid cells2.10Lab: impedance of a solid electrolyte
3.1Synthesis of solid electrolytes3.2Dry processing and lamination3.3Sintering of conductive ceramics3.4Handling sulphides in an inert atmosphere3.5Assembly of multilayer cells3.6Moving from laboratory to pilot plant3.7Estimated manufacturing cost3.8Quality control specific to solid-state cells3.9Compatibility with current cell lines3.10Case study: QuantumScape's pilot plant
4.1Expected energy density at cell level4.2Fast charging and its current limitations4.3Low-temperature behaviour4.4Cycle life and degradation mechanisms4.5Thermal safety compared with liquid cells4.6H2S generation in sulphide electrolytes4.7Adapting abuse tests4.8Internal short circuit caused by dendrites4.9New failure modes4.10Workshop: risk analysis of a sulphide cell
5.1Toyota, Samsung SDI and CATL5.2QuantumScape, Solid Power and Factorial5.3Alliances with vehicle manufacturers5.4European research projects5.5Patents and intellectual property5.6First applications: electronics and motorcycles5.7Commercialisation forecasts5.8Effect on the supply chain5.9Technology readiness level (TRL)5.10Case study: TRL assessment of three technologies
6.1Systematic literature review of the topic6.2Selected electrolyte family6.3Proposed cell concept6.4Estimated performance of the concept6.5Manufacturability and cost of the concept6.6Safety risks of the concept6.7Development roadmap6.8Critical assessment against current lithium-ion technology6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is COMSOL Multiphysics, VASP, Materials Project, PyBaMM and BioLogic EC-Lab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: assessing the readiness level of solid-state technologies, characterising the conductivity of a solid electrolyte and risk analysis of a cell with a sulphide electrolyte.
Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 62660-1; UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3; Regulation (EU) 2023/1542; IEC 62660-3; ISO 6469-1; UNECE Regulation No. 100; Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
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 able to run the programme's 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 COMSOL Multiphysics, VASP, Materials Project, PyBaMM and BioLogic EC-Lab, 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 only need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme's 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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