Diploma in Battery Passport, Transport and End of Life
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in the battery passport, transport and end of life. 8 modules covering the EU Battery Regulation, the digital battery passport, carbon footprint, transport of lithium batteries, diagnostics and second life, recycling and extended producer responsibility, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Battery Passport, Transport and End of Life — studying from the United States
Engineering management and technology policy are essential in the United States, where innovation ecosystems in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin and the Research Triangle connect technical teams with markets and regulators. Companies across aerospace, energy, healthcare and manufacturing need professionals who can translate technical decisions into strategy, budgets and compliance plans. Federal agencies and standards organizations shape how emerging technologies are governed, creating demand for people who understand both engineering and public policy. This area suits engineers aiming for leadership, consulting or program management roles.
Fees for the United States: US$1,220 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to engineering management and technology policy?
Engineering management in the US is associated with bodies such as the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) for project credentials. Technology policy is shaped by federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Office of Science and Technology Policy. No professional licence is required for management roles. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees, so their recognition rests with employers.
How do US employers view a private postgraduate qualification in technology management?
US employers in tech, consulting and government contracting usually weigh MBAs, professional certifications such as PMP, and proven leadership experience. A private online postgraduate qualification can show focused study, but it is not an official degree and its value depends on the employer. Demonstrated results in managing projects or teams are typically more persuasive than the credential alone.
Is this programme manageable from the US while working, and how is it funded?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so no visa is needed to study from home. The commitment is roughly 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. An assigned technical tutor supports you throughout. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so ask your employer whether they fund professional development.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the requirements of the EU Battery Regulation.
Design the data structure of the digital battery passport.
Calculate the carbon footprint of a battery.
Organise the safe transport of lithium batteries.
Assess batteries for second-life use.
Select recycling and recovery processes.
Manage extended producer responsibility.
Who it's for
- Battery compliance managers.
- Battery life-cycle engineers.
- Industrial sustainability consultants.
- Dangerous goods transport specialists.
- Materials recycling engineers.
- Product data managers preparing for the digital passport.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the electric vehicle sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (lithium battery transport tests)
- ADR Agreement (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- IMDG Code (carriage of dangerous goods by sea)
- ISO 14067 (carbon footprint of products)
- Royal Decree 106/2008 (Spanish regulation on batteries and accumulators)
- IEC 62660 (lithium-ion cells for electric vehicles)
- UL 1974 (evaluation of batteries for repurposing)
- SimaPro
- GaBi Sphera
- SAP S/4HANA
- Siemens Teamcenter
8 modules
1.1Structure of Regulation (EU) 2023/15421.2Battery categories and their scope1.3Timeline of obligations1.4Economic operators and responsibilities1.5Sustainability and safety requirements1.6Minimum recycled content1.7Due diligence on raw materials1.8CE marking and conformity assessment1.9Penalties and market surveillance1.10Case study: obligations of a traction battery manufacturer
2.1Mandatory passport data2.2Public, professional and authority access levels2.3Unique identifier and QR code2.4Data architecture and the European registry2.5Interoperability and data standards2.6The Battery Pass initiative and its guidance2.7State-of-health data2.8Data security and confidentiality2.9Integration with PLM and ERP systems2.10Workshop: data model for a battery passport
3.1Footprint calculation methodology3.2ISO 14067 and PEF standards3.3System boundaries and functional unit3.4Primary versus secondary data3.5Cell manufacturing energy3.6Carbon footprint performance classes3.7Third-party verification3.8Reduction strategies3.9Communicating the declaration3.10Practical exercise: simplified footprint calculation for a pack
4.1UN 3480, 3481 and 3171 classification4.2UN 38.3 tests from the Manual of Tests and Criteria4.3ADR Agreement for road transport4.4IMDG Code for sea transport4.5IATA technical instructions for air transport4.6Packaging and labelling4.7Damaged or defective batteries4.8Special provisions and exemptions4.9Training of shipping staff4.10Case study: shipping packs by road and sea
5.1State of health and state of charge5.2Capacity and impedance tests5.3BMS data and how to read it5.4Grading of used modules5.5Reuse in stationary storage5.6Remanufacturing of packs5.7Product liability for second-life batteries5.8Safety standards for second life5.9Reuse business models5.10Lab: capacity test of a used module
6.1Safe dismantling and discharge6.2Mechanical processes and black mass6.3Metal recovery by pyrometallurgy6.4Metal recovery by hydrometallurgy6.5Direct cathode recycling6.6Required recycling efficiencies6.7Recovery of lithium, nickel and cobalt6.8Authorised waste managers and traceability6.9Economics of recycling6.10Workshop: process flow diagram of a recycling plant
7.1Extended producer responsibility schemes7.2Collective producer responsibility organisations7.3Collection targets7.4Spanish Royal Decree on batteries and accumulators7.5Producer registration7.6Financing of waste management7.7Information for end users7.8Annual reporting to authorities7.9Compliance audits7.10Case study: compliance plan for an importer
8.1Selection of the battery to study8.2Applicable regulatory requirements8.3Digital passport design8.4Carbon footprint8.5Transport plan8.6Second-life and recycling strategy8.7Extended producer responsibility plan8.8Conclusions and recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The software used is SimaPro, GaBi Sphera, SAP S/4HANA and Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: capacity testing of second-life modules, preparation of an ADR battery shipment and the carbon footprint calculation of a pack. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria section 38.3, ADR Agreement, IMDG Code, ISO 14067, Royal Decree 106/2008, IEC 62660, UL 1974.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SimaPro, GaBi Sphera, SAP S/4HANA and Siemens Teamcenter, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector; no university degree is required.
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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