Free short course on lithium-ion battery safety (self-paced & online)

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.

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