Note: Grant funding comes from Skillnet Ireland through the Irish National Training fund, and, as a result, is ONLY available to residents of the Republic of Ireland who work as a sole trader, or for a private or semi-state commercial company registered in ROI. If you are not eligible for the discount, you will still have the option to enrol by paying the full course fee. Please read Eligibility Criteria.
In partnership with EIT InnoEnergy, GreenTech Skillnet offers a range of Battery and Energy Storage Modules. These modules are offered through self-paced online learning, making them ideal for anyone seeking to upskill or gain a comprehensive understanding of career opportunities in the global green economy. The basic modules are designed for those without specialized expertise in batteries or the energy transition. These courses provide a foundational understanding of battery storage and energy grid electrification without getting too technical.
For detailed course information, learning outcomes, prerequisites or to book, click ‘Enquire Now’ and specify the course(s) you’re interested in.
Courses:
- Battery Management Connection and Control
This certificate allows participants to explore power conversion systems connecting storage to smart grids and consumers, focusing on choosing the right converter and assessing system performance for energy efficiency. It also covers battery management systems, critical control parameters, and using battery testing and simulation to predict real-world behaviour. More information here.
Learning Hours: 22
Discounted Price: €880.00 - Battery Management Systems
This mini-certificate explains the need for a BMS for different battery technologies, highlights various configurations, and discusses communication methods. It also introduces advanced features related to the battery system’s state and ensures optimal usage. More information here.
Learning Hours: 4
Discounted Price: €410.00 - Battery Testing
Description: This mini-certificate covers various battery testing methods, emphasizing the importance of testing, related standards, required infrastructure, and analysis tools. It also highlights how testing outputs can support battery modelling and be implemented in battery management systems. More information here.
Learning Hours: 5
Discounted Price: €410.00 - Materials to Electrodes
This mini-certificate explains the operational principles of rechargeable batteries, focusing on the fundamentals of electrochemical cells, which are central to any battery system. It links the chemical nature of cell components to storage properties like electromotive force and capacities. It also details lithium-ion batteries, including anode/cathode materials and their synthesis methods. More information here.
Learning Hours: 4
Discounted Price: €410.00 - Electrodes to Cells
This mini-certificate explains the design, sizing, and production of lithium-ion cells for specific capacity and energy. It covers key steps in selecting and producing cell components (electrodes, separator, electrolyte), and details processes like slurry formulation, mixing, coating, drying, calendaring, cutting, stacking, electrolyte injection, sealing, packing, and formation cycles, including machinery and processing parameters. More information here.
Learning Hours: 4
Discounted Price: €410.00 - Solid-State Batteries
This mini-certificate focuses on next-generation solid electrolytes for Li-ion and lithium metal batteries. It explains the necessity of shifting to solid electrolytes, the types available, how they work, and their specific features and benefits. More information here.
Learning Hours: 2
Discounted Price: €350.00 - Power Converters and Efficiency in Battery Applications
This certificate discusses the need of power converters for battery applications. It dives into the different types of power converters and explains the underlying principles. The use of power converters is illustrated via a number of applications. The fundamental concept of efficiency is discussed. More information here.
Learning Hours: 7
Discounted Price: €500.00
EIT InnoEnergy, a leader in sustainable energy innovation, provides programmes and services in areas such as battery storage, green hydrogen, and solar photovoltaic. These initiatives support businesses, innovators, students, and the workforce in developing and deploying new energy technologies to accelerate the energy transition and help Europe achieve its decarbonisation targets by 2025.
