Free short course on lithium-ion battery safety (self-paced & online)
Learn how to spot and manage risks with products involving lithium-ion batteries
Published on the 06 August 2024
Understanding lithium-ion battery safety is crucial to prevent accidents and reduce fire risks. That's why our free course, An Essential Guide to Lithium-Ion Battery Systems, is important safety and sustainability education for everyone.
Course highlights
- Free access
Enrol at no cost and repeat when needed to keep your skills sharp. - Flexible learning formats
Complete the course on OpenLearning, YouTube or as a downloadable course pack. - Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing all modules. - Developed by top institutions
Get expert knowledge that has been:- Created by the UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute (DGFI) and UNSW Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE)
- Reviewed by the research team at Safety of Alternative and Renewable Energy Technologies (SARET) and Fire and Rescue NSW
- Funded by Stanley Black and Decker.
Please note: Only UNSW students and staff with a UNSW email domain can access this course for free.
Who is this course ideal for?
This course is valuable for both the general public, such as students, staff and family; and professionals e.g. tradespeople, technicians, battery manufacturers, first responders etc.
What will I learn?
- How to identify hazardous events or scenarios with lithium-ion batteries.
- Recognising dangerous activities when using or charging lithium-ion devices.
- Safe practices for using and charging lithium-ion batteries.
Last edited on 18 May 2026
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