Battery Management System (BMS) course
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Battery Management System (BMS) Course
This course provides comprehensive training in the design, operation, and maintenance of battery management systems. It focuses on understanding the electrochemical principles, BMS architecture, communication protocols, and battery state estimation algorithms (SoC, SoH). It includes the study of cell protection, cell balancing, and safety techniques, as well as safety standards such as IEC 62619 and ISO 26262. The course prepares participants for roles in the automotive, energy storage, and electric vehicle industries, covering the development and evaluation of battery management systems (BMS).
The hands-on training addresses the use of simulation tools, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and fault analysis for performance and safety optimization. It delves into the implementation of BMS firmware, CAN protocols, and systems integration. Students acquire skills to diagnose problems, improve energy efficiency, and ensure battery longevity in critical applications.
Battery Management System (BMS) course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
799 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Expert Domain in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Explore the architecture and internal workings of Battery Management Systems (BMS).
- Understand the different types of battery cells (lithium-ion, etc.) and their characteristics.
- Analyze the key components of a BMS: sensors, microcontrollers, control algorithms, and communications.
- Study the communication protocols used in BMS (CAN, etc.).
- Master battery state estimation algorithms (SoC, SoH, SoP).
- Learn to design and configure BMS for different applications (electric vehicles, energy storage, etc.).
- Manage and optimize battery safety, including protection against overcharging, over-discharging, short circuits, and overheating.
- Implement cell balancing strategies to maximize battery lifespan and performance.
- Perform BMS testing and diagnostics, including fault analysis and troubleshooting.
- Explore the latest trends in BMS technology, such as smart and connected BMS.
2. Advanced Rotor Design and Performance
- Study the complex dynamics of rotors, including detailed analysis of flap-lag-torsion couplings, crucial for understanding structural behavior and vibrations.
- Delve into the whirl flutter phenomenon, a critical mode of aeroelastic instability, and learn to predict and mitigate it.
- Evaluate fatigue in rotor components, applying analysis methods to ensure durability and safety.
- Apply cutting-edge design principles to dimension laminates in composites, optimizing strength, weight, and performance.
- Master finite element (FE) analysis techniques to evaluate the structural integrity of joints and bonded joints, ensuring proper load transfer and failure prevention.
- Learn to implement strategies for damage tolerance to assess damage tolerance and crack propagation, essential for safety and maintenance.
- Use non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as UT (ultrasound), RT (radiography), and thermography to inspect and assess the integrity of components without damaging them.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Optimization and Control of BMS Systems
## 4. BMS System Optimization and Control
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Understand the architecture and operation of Building Management Systems (BMS).
Identify and analyze the key components of a BMS: sensors, actuators, controllers, and software.
Master optimization techniques to improve the energy efficiency and performance of HVAC, lighting, and other integrated subsystems.
Learn to configure and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in BMS systems.
Apply advanced control strategies, such as predictive control and model-based control, to optimize system performance.
Implement and manage common BMS communication protocols, such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
Perform tests and evaluations to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
5. Excellence in Integrated Battery Management (BMS)
5. Excellence in Integrated Battery Management (BMS)
Battery Technology Fundamentals: Understanding the chemistry, physics, and operation of cells and batteries.
BMS Architecture and Components: Exploring different types of BMS, their key components (sensors, microcontrollers, etc.), and their functions.
Cell Monitoring and Management: Learning to measure and manage critical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge (SoC).
Battery Health Estimation Algorithms: Mastering algorithms to estimate the state of health (SoH) and remaining operating time (RUL) of a battery.
Cell Balancing: Understanding the importance of cell balancing and the different techniques for achieving it.
Battery Protection and Safety: Learning about protection functions (overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit) and safety standards. Security.
6. Specialization in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
6. Specialization in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) Fundamentals: Key concepts, architecture, and essential components.
- BMS Operating Principles: Cell monitoring, balancing, and battery protection.
- BMS Hardware: Design and selection of electronic components, sensors, and microcontrollers.
- BMS Software: Development of firmware and control algorithms to optimize battery performance and safety.
- BMS Communication: Communication protocols (CAN, I2C, etc.) and their integration into power systems.
- BMS System Design: Considerations for different battery types (Li-ion, NiMH, etc.) and applications (electric vehicles, energy storage, etc.).
- State Estimation Algorithms Battery Health (SoC, SoH, SoP): Techniques and models for predicting battery health.
Battery Management System (BMS) Safety and Protection: Protection against overcharging, over-discharging, short circuits, and over-temperature.
Battery Management System (BMS) Testing and Validation: Methodologies for testing, calibrating, and certifying BMS systems.
Battery Management System Trends and Future: Technological advances, new applications, and challenges in the development of battery management systems.
Who this program is for:
Battery Management System (BMS) course
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar disciplines, who wish to delve deeper into battery management.
- Professionals working in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) of rotorcraft/eVTOL aircraft, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), specialized consulting firms, or technology centers focused on energy systems.
- Experts in areas such as Flight Testing, Aeronautical Certification, Avionics, Systems Control, and Flight Dynamics, seeking A specialization in battery management systems (BMS) technologies.
Personnel from regulatory bodies/authorities and profiles involved in the development and operation of UAM (Urban Air Mobility)/eVTOL who require knowledge of regulatory compliance.
Recommended qualifications: A fundamental knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and structures is suggested. A B2+ or C1 level of English (ES/EN) is essential. We offer bridging tracks to strengthen prior knowledge if necessary.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Introduction to Battery Management Systems (BMS)
1.1 Fundamental Battery Concepts: Types, Cells, and Modules
1.2 Architecture and Essential Components of a BMS
1.3 Basic Functions of a BMS: Monitoring, Protection, and Control
1.4 Communication and Protocols in BMS Systems
1.5 Importance of Safety and Performance in Battery Management
1.6 BMS Selection: Criteria and Initial Considerations
1.7 Typical BMS Applications in Different Industries
1.8 Fundamentals of Calibration and Initial Configuration
1.9 Introduction to Relevant Standards and Regulations
1.10 BMS Case Studies and Practical Examples
2.2 eVTOL and UAM: Electric Propulsion, Multiple Rotors
2.2 Emerging Certification Requirements (SC-VTOL, Special Conditions)
2.3 Energy and Thermal in E-Propulsion (Batteries/Inverters)
2.4 Design for Maintainability and Modular Swaps
2.5 LCA/LCC in Rotorcraft and eVTOL (Footprint and Cost)
2.6 Operations & Vertiports: Airspace Integration
2.7 Data & Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
2.8 Tech Risk and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
2.9 IP, Certifications, and Time-to-Market
2.20 Case Clinic: Go/No-Go with Risk Matrix
3.3 Battery Management Fundamentals
3.2 Advanced BMS Architectures
3.3 Key Components of a BMS
3.4 Battery Cell Design and Selection
3.5 BMS Communication Protocols
3.6 BMS Calibration and Configuration
3.7 Battery System Protection and Safety
3.8 Battery Diagnostics and Monitoring
3.9 BMS Integration into Power Systems
3.30 Case Studies: Real-World BMS Applications
4.4 Battery Management System Architecture and Critical Components
4.2 Battery Monitoring and Control System Design
4.3 Advanced Battery State Estimation Algorithms (SoC, SoH)
4.4 Balancing and Thermal Management Strategies
4.5 Battery Lifespan and Performance Optimization
4.6 BMS Data Analysis and Fault Diagnosis
4.7 BMS Integration with Charging and Discharging Systems
4.8 Predictive Control and Battery System Modeling
4.9 BMS Simulation and Performance Testing
4.40 Case Studies: Best Practices and Challenges in BMS Optimization
5.5 Fundamentals of Battery Management Systems (BMS)
5.5 BMS Architecture and Components
5.3 BMS Operating Principles
5.4 Battery Cell Types and Their Characteristics
5.5 Importance of Cell Monitoring and Balancing
5.6 Safety and Security in BMS
5.7 BMS Standards and Regulations
5.8 Case Studies: BMS Applications
5.5 Rotor Design Principles
5.5 Advanced Rotor Aerodynamics
5.3 Rotor Materials and Manufacturing
5.4 Rotor Structural Analysis and Dynamics
5.5 Rotor Simulation and Modeling
5.6 Design for Different Rotor Configurations
5.7 Rotor Performance Optimization
5.8 Rotor Testing and Validation
3.5 Battery Cell Structure and Operation
3.5 Battery Selection and Specification
3.3 Battery Pack Design
3.4 Thermal Management Battery Systems
3.5 Cell Balancing and Lifespan Optimization
3.6 Integration and Communication with BMS
3.7 Battery System Testing and Validation
3.8 Safety and Regulatory Considerations
4.5 Advanced Control Strategies for BMS
4.5 Charge and Discharge Optimization Algorithms
4.3 Real-Time Monitoring and Diagnostics
4.4 Implementation of Protection Systems
4.5 Performance and Energy Efficiency Optimization
4.6 Integration with Energy Management Systems (EMS)
4.7 Software and Firmware for BMS Control
4.8 Case Studies: Control in Different Applications
5.5 BMS System Analysis Methodologies
5.5 BMS Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
5.3 BMS Simulation and Modeling Tools
5.4 Data Analysis and Trends
5.5 Optimizing Battery Performance and Lifespan
5.6 Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis
5.7 Continuous Improvement in BMS Design and Operation
5.8 Implementation of Corrective and Preventive Measures
6.5 Introduction to Battery Technology
6.5 Structure and Functions of BMS Systems
6.3 Component Selection and Architecture
6.4 Monitoring and Protection Methods
6.5 Cell Balancing and Optimization
6.6 Safety and Regulatory Considerations
6.7 Integration with Power Systems
6.8 BMS Maintenance and Diagnostics
7.5 BMS Data Collection and Analysis
7.5 BMS System Modeling and Simulation
7.3 Failure Analysis and Failure Modes
7.4 Performance and Energy Efficiency Optimization
7.5 Battery Life Analysis
7.6 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
7.7 Implementation of Design and Operation Improvements
7.8 Case Studies: Application Analysis Specifics
8.5 Battery Selection Criteria
8.5 Design of Optimized Battery Packs
8.3 Advanced Cell Balancing Techniques
8.4 Optimization Algorithms for Charging and Discharging
8.5 Thermal Management and its Impact on Performance
8.6 Life Extension Strategies
8.7 Monitoring and Diagnostics in BMS Systems
8.8 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Optimization
6.6 Fundamentals of Naval Engineering and Propulsion
6.2 Design Principles of Vessel Rotors
6.3 Hydrodynamics of Rotors and Propellers
6.4 Rotor Selection and Sizing
6.5 Rotor Materials and Manufacturing
6.6 Rotor Performance Analysis
6.7 Rotor Design Optimization
6.8 Rotor Testing and Trials
6.9 Design of Marine Propulsion Systems
6.60 Integration of Rotors and Propulsion Systems
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).