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Credential Program: Battery Management, Connection, and Control

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Please note: Enrollment in this program is currently limited to residents of New York State.

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About this course:
This program path consists of six courses and starts with a deep dive into power conversion systems that connect storage systems to smart grids and consumers. It explores Battery Management Systems (BMS), the masterminds behind battery packs, and the critical parameters that BMS can control. You will discover how to use battery testing and operation simulation to predict real-world in-service behavior.
 
Level: Advanced | Duration: 25 hours | Credential: Battery Management, Connection, and Control Program digital badge | Format: Online and self-paced, access immediately
 
This course is currently available at no cost to participants for a limited time due to EDA grant funding.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the role of power conversion systems.
  • Distinguish and assess the type of power converters for battery applications.
  • Explain the importance and function of battery management systems in the control and operation of batteries.
  • Describe different battery testing procedures and the relevant characteristics that can be determined.
  • Describe how we can simulate battery operation in order to predict in-service behavior.

Courses in this program: 

  1. Power Electronics Converters
  2. Power Conversion and Efficiency in Battery Systems
  3. Power Electronics and Grid Connection
  4. Battery Management Systems
  5. Battery Testing
  6. Modeling, Simulation and Control

These courses are also all available as standalone credential offerings if you would prefer a shorter learning experience.

Program format:

This online learning experience provides you with six courses sequentially ordered, each course includes interactive content lessons, virtual instructor-led video lectures, a downloadable learning guide, non-graded practice questions and a final graded assessment to test your understanding of the material covered in this course. You will earn course badges as you complete each section, leading up to the full program badge if you earn all six course badges in the sequence.

You'll have access to a human instructor to answer your questions on the coursework, or schedule personalized virtual meetings with the instructor for one on one support to help you reach your goals in this program.

With this no-cost grant-funded offering, we've designed this program to be flexible, with no time limits or end dates through 2024. Complete the courses at your own pace that works best for your unique schedule.

Prerequisites:

There are no strict prerequisities to enroll in this program, but to get the most out of the learning we suggest some previous familiarity in the following topics:

  • Basic comprehension of renewable energy sources and technologies.
  • Interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and technological advancements in the energy sector is beneficial.
  • Solid foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics. A
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems and electrical systems modeling is beneficial.
  • We recommend completing the Battery Technician program before enrolling in this advanced program.