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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

An introduction to battery technology and industry, spring 2027

Open university
Credits:
1 ECTS credits
Location:
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Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Independent learning, Distance teaching
Price:
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Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

This course gives you an understanding of the basic operating principles of rechargeable batteries, and reviews material solutions for lithium-ion batteries. It also introduces you to next-generation battery technologies, highlighting their key advantages and limitations. In addition, this course addresses the carbon footprint and other environmental aspects of battery manufacturing. Finally, we discuss the commercial production of battery and battery materials worldwide.

The learning outcome is that you understand the operating principles of rechargeable batteries, the material require-ments of Li-ion batteries, and the production of battery and battery materials in industry.

This course is the first of the three courses of the e-Battery Lab module, followed by How batteries are made (1 ECTS) and Electrochemical testing of batteries (3 ECTS). Thanks to funding from Secle (Jotpa), these courses are free of charge.

An online course on your own schedule during the spring of 2027. You can study the course in English or, for extra challenge, in Finnish. The course opens on the 7th of January, 2027, but you can register for it now.

Total 27 h, including recorded lectures (4 h), quizzes (5 h), self-study (11 h), exam preparation (6 h), and an online final exam (1 h).

This course is free of charge in the spring of 2027, and will be available as an open university course from the fall of 2027.

This course is targeted at English- ja Finnish-speaking people who work with battery technology, are interested in moving to the field of battery technology and industry, or are in need of training.

Thanks to Secle funding, this course is free of charge for the spring of 2027.

Irrespective of time
Finnish
English

The lectures may be spoken in one language, but they will have subtitles in both.

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How to register 

1. Choose your studies 

Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 

 

2. Identify yourself and confirm your registration 

Log in via the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. 

 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi then choose ‘Skip identification’. Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

 

Registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering. 

3. Wait for confirmation and start your studies 

Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. Please read the instructions carefully. 

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

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Registration starts:
2026-10-15 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-05-15 23:59
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Ynnilä, Tiina

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504339254