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Batteries and battery technology are vital for achieving sustainable transportation and climate-neutral goals. As concerns over retired batteries are growing and companies in the battery or electric vehicle ecosystem need appropriate business strategies and framework to work with.
This course aims to help participants with a deep understanding of battery circularity within the context of circular business models. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement circular business models and strategies in the battery and electric vehicle industry, considering both individual company specific and ecosystem-wide perspectives. You will also gain the ability to navigate the complexities of transitioning towards circularity and green transition in the industry.
The course includes a project work to develop a digitally enabled circular business model based on real-world problems.

Course content

• Battery second life and circularity
• Barriers and enablers of battery circularity
• Circular business models
• Ecosystem management
• Pathways for circular transformation
• Design principles for battery circularity
• Role of advanced digital technologies

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the concept of battery circularity and its importance in achieving sustainability goals.
2. Examine and explain the characteristics and differences of different types of circular business models and required collaboration forms in the battery- and electric vehicle- industry.
3. Analyze key factors that are influencing design and implement circular business models based on specific individual company and its ecosystem contexts.
4. Analyze key stakeholders and develop ecosystem management strategies for designing and implementing circular business models.
5. Explain the role of digitalization, design, and policies to design and implement circular business models.
6. Plan and design a digitally enabled circular business model that is suitable for a given battery circularity problem.

Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are sustainability managers, battery technology engineers, business development managers, circular developers, product developers, environmental engineers, material engineers, supply chain engineers or managers, battery specialists, circular economy specialists, etc.

This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology

Start March 30th
Scope 2,5 credits
Study effort: 80 hrs
Study pace: 25 %
Coursefee: none

Why markets for electricity? How do they function? This introductory course explains how incentives shape outcomes in the electricity market. It brings out the implications for businesses and society of electricity pricing in the shadow of the energy transition.

The course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the electricity market’s role in ensuring an efficient electricity supply and addressing key public questions, such as

• What is the purpose of the electricity market?
• Why do electricity prices vary by location?
• How can electricity prices surge despite low production costs?
• Are there alternative ways to sell electricity?
• Why is international electricity trading important?

The course emphasizes the role of economic incentives in shaping market behavior and addresses critical issues such as market power and its consequences. You will also explore the inefficiencies stemming from unpriced aspects of energy supply and the role of regulation in mitigating these inefficiencies.

As the global push toward decarbonization accelerates, the course delves into the challenges posed by large-scale electrification, the implications of climate legislation for energy systems, and the impact of protectionist national policies.

The course offers a comprehensive introduction to the electricity market, provides you with analytical tools for independent analysis and brings you to the forefront of current energy policy debate.

The course will enable you to

• Describe the interaction between the electricity system and the electricity market.
• Explain how the electricity market can increase the efficiency of electricity supply, e.g. with respect to market integration.
• Show how market power reduces the efficiency of the electricity market.
• Categorize fundamental market imperfections and describe their solutions.
• Explain economic and political challenges associated with the green transition.
• Apply economic tools to analyze the electricity market and examine how changes to the electricity system and regulation affect market outcomes.

Target group

This course is designed for engineers and managers eager to enhance their understanding of electricity markets within the context of the industrial green energy transition. The purpose is to increase the understanding of the scope of the electricity market and its role in achieving efficient electricity supply.

Start autumn 2026
Scope 3 credits
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

Skills in development work are becoming increasing importance in professional life. This course offers you the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in product development, production development, and business development, as well as the relationship between these areas.

You will be introduced to systematic working methods for product development, production development, and business development, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity in practical contexts. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various processes in different types of development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply development processes and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations’ innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability in the manufacturing industry.

The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are incuded.

Course Start
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Study hours
40 hours distributed over 7 weeks.

Target Group
This course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background.

Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirementscredits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6.

Educational package in circular economy
This course Product/production and business development for circular flows is an introduction of the educational package. The courses Business development for circular flow, Product development for circular flows and Production for cirkular flows are free standing independent courses that build on knowledge in the field.

Business models that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste are key to successful transition towards sustainability. This course has a particular focus on the interplay between business models, product innovation and production processes. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and business strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives

In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for business development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various business model practices in different types of development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply business development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations’ innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability.

The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included.

Target Group
This course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background.

Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6.

Registration
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Educational package in circular economy
The course Product/production and business development for circular flows is an introduction of the educational package starting again spring 2024 and will also run spring 2026. This course: Business development for circular flow together with Product development for circular flows (starting March 3) and Production for cirkular flows (starting April 28) are free standing independent courses that build on knowledge in the field.

Product development that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste is key to successful transition towards sustainability. The aim of the course is to give the student a deeper understanding of product development for circular flows. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and product development strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives.

In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for product development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various practices in different types of product development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply product development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations’ innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability.

The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included.

Registration
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Target Group
This course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background.

Entry RequirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6.

Educational package in circular economy
The course Product/production and business development for circular flows is an introduction of the educational package starting again spring 2024 and will also run spring 2026. This course: Product development for circular flow together with Business developmetent for circular flow (starting January 13) Product development for circular flows (starting April 28) are free standing independent courses that build on knowledge in the field.

Production development that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste are key to successful transition towards sustainability. The aim of the course is to give the student a deeper understanding of production development for circular flows. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and production development strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives.

In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for production development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various practices in different types of product development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply production development processes in the manufacturing industry and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations’ innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability.

The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are included.

Registration
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Target group
This course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background.

Entry reqirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at leas120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6.

Educational package in circular economy
This course Production development for circular flowis part of an educational package in circular ecconomy. The other courses are Product/production and business development for circular flows (starting spring 2026), Business development for circular flows (starting spring 2026), Product development for circular flows (starting August 28th 2025).

This course is under development with a planned start in autumn 2026.

About the course
Renewable hydrogen stands out as a highly promising solution to decarbonize heavy industries and transportation sector, helping to achieve the climate goals of Sweden- reaching net zero emissions by 2045.
The terms renewable hydrogen, clean hydrogen or green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from renewable energy or raw material. The utilization of renewable hydrogen for industrial applications necessitates the development of the entire value chain, from generation and storage to transport and final applications. Unlocking the potential of hydrogen economy in Sweden involves not only technological advancements and infrastructure development but also a skilled workforce.

This course offers an introduction of renewable hydrogen as a pivotal component for industrial applications, focusing on its generation, storage, transport, and utilization within industrial contexts. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of renewable hydrogen technologies, such as electrolysis, fuel cell, and hydrogen storage and distribution solutions, preparing them with essential knowledge and foundational insights for advancing the decarbonization of industrial processes through the adoption of hydrogen-based energy solutions.

Aim and Learning Outcomes
The goal of this course is to develop a basic understanding of renewable hydrogen as a pivotal component for industrial applications, focusing on its generation, storage, transport, and utilization within industrial contexts.

The learning outcomes of the course are to be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental knowledge and theories behind electrolysis and fuel cell technologies.
2. Compare and describe the differences of existing renewable hydrogen generation technologies (PEM, AE, AEM, SOE, etc.), and existing fuel cell technologies (PEMFC, MSFC, SOFC, etc..
3. Describe the principles of hydrogen storage, including gas phase, liquid phase, and material-based storage and thermal management of storage systems.
4. Identify the challenges of hydrogen transportation and be able to describe relevant solutions.

Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are energy and chemical engineers, renewable and energy transition specialists, policy makers and energy analysts. This course will also support the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries, such as metallurgical industry and oil refinery industry, by using renewable hydrogen.

This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology.

Scope 3 credits

As an energy carrier, hydrogen plays a crucial role in decarbonization and the future of a low-carbon society, where hydrogen production is one of the most important steps in the hydrogen chain. Hydrogen itself can be produced from different processes, and different colors were used to identify the environmental impact, where green hydrogen has been identified as the best in the future. However, the green hydrogen covers only about 1% of the world’s production, even with increasing interest. Therefore, learning more about the green hydrogen production will be essential to reach the goal.

In the course of hydrogen production, different technologies will be briefly discussed, and the green hydrogen production via water electrolysis or biomass gasification will be the focus, where the principle, component, process, together with sector coupling, will be discussed, and the state-of-the-art and the potential will be covered. To combine with specific implementation and special interests, one seminar, together with a report, will be arranged.

It is expected that after this course, basic knowledge of hydrogen production technologies as well as their state-of-the-art and challenges will be clarified; Specific knowledge on the green hydrogen product from principle to the process will be provided, and the students can propose their ideas on how to promote green hydrogen production.

Registration
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Target Group
This course is aimed at professionals working in or entering fields related to energy, sustainability, and environmental technologies and is especially beneficial for those with an interest in green hydrogen production and its practical implementation within the broader context of a low-carbon society. Specifically, it is relevant for: Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector who want to deepen their understanding of hydrogen technologies. Researchers and scientists focused on renewable energy, decarbonization, or green technologies. Policy makers and energy consultants involved in shaping or advising on energy transition strategies. Project managers and business developers working in the development or implementation of hydrogen-based projects. Graduate students and academic professionals pursuing advanced studies or research in energy systems, chemical engineering, or environmental science.

Entry Requirements
MOOC Hydrogen for sustainable solutions. Other courses or practical experience. This can be validated through and interview or written test.

Please note that the number of participants for this course is limited, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

Education provider
Luleå University of Technology
Teacher: Xiaoyan Ji

Do you want to deepen your understanding of hydrogen gas behavior in various scenarios—and at the same time strengthen your role in the green transition? This course provides knowledge of both controlled and uncontrolled reactions in hydrogen systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and practical application.

The course content is:

· Unignited releases
Expanded and under-expanded jets

· Ignition of hydrogen mixtures
Piloted and spontaneous ignition

· Deflagrations and detonations
Vented and non-vented deflagrations
Vented and non-vented detonations
DDT, deflagration to detonation transition

· Jet flames
Froude-based correlations
Blow-off phenomenon
Jet flame characteristics

Study hours
40 hours distributed over 5 weeks

Seminars
November, 14th at 11:00-12:30
November, 28th at 11:00-12:30
December, 12th at 11:00-12:30

Dates and times can be discussed online among participants once the course starts. It is ok to eat lunch during the seminars.

Target group
This course is aimed at professionals working in or entering fields related to safety of hydrogen handling and hydrogen infrastructure. Specifically, it is relevant for engineers and technical professionals in all fields where hydrogen is used.

Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 ECTS, or equivalent, which includes courses of at least 60 ECTS in engineering and/or natural sciences. Alternatively other courses and practical experience. The latter can be validated through an interview or written test.

Examination
In order to pass the course the student must:
– Attend the three compulsory online meetings.
– Write an essay which is reviewed by other students and approved by the teacher.
– Pass four compulsory quizzes.

Education provider
Luleå University of Technology
Teacher: Michael Först

Start November 7th
End December 12th
Study effort 40h
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

The course Leadership for Societal Change 1: Building Change Mindsets and Reflective Competencies is a course for you who want to actively participate in the industrial and societal change towards sustainability.

The course aims to develop your reflective competence, make you aware of the learning that exists in your experiences, and master your further personal development as a transformative agent and leader.

The course is structured around six delimited assignments that are completed separately. The tasks are taken from an assignment bank where you choose which tasks you do and in what order. The course ends with a summarizing assignment where you capture what you have learned through the six assignments completed.

All courses within the Leadership for Sustainable Change course package are designed to be flexible and assume that it may be difficult to leave work and come to campus at specific dates and times. As a student, you can therefore complete the course assignments in your own order and at your own pace using a digital platform.

This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology.

Hydrometallurgy is vital for the green transition and the growing production and need for critical metals. In hydrometallurgy, metals are produced with the help of liquids instead of high temperatures, this approach requires less energy and can be used on complex materials.

The course provides knowledge about hydrometallurgical processes used for the extraction and recovery of metals from various primary and secondary raw materials. It focuses on the theory behind unit operations such as leaching, separation, and metal recovery, as well as environmental management of waste products. The content is delivered through online-accessible lectures, interactive seminars, guest lectures, and laboratory exercises. Through quizzes, assignments, and presentations, students are trained to apply theoretical principles and understand the technological environmental challenges in the field. The course is designed to enable studies besides daily work.

Hydrometallurgy is vital for the green transition and the growing production and need for critical metals. In hydrometallurgy, metals are produced with the help of liquids instead of high temperatures, this approach requires less energy and can be used on complex materials.

The course provides knowledge about hydrometallurgical processes used for the extraction and recovery of metals from various primary and secondary raw materials. It focuses on the theory behind unit operations such as leaching, separation, and metal recovery, as well as environmental management of waste products. The content is delivered through online-accessible lectures, interactive seminars, guest lectures, and laboratory exercises. Through quizzes, assignments, and presentations, students are trained to apply theoretical principles and understand the technological environmental challenges in the field. The course is designed to enable studies besides daily work.

Seminars
Seminar lab: December 10th 2025 at 16:00-18:00

Seminar assignments: January 14th 2026 at 16:00-18:00

Entry reqirements
180 credits in science/technology, including a basic course in chemistry of 7.5 credits (e.g. Chemical Principles, K0016K). Good knowledge of English, equivalent to English 6 or equivalent real competence gained through practical experience.

Target group
Professionals in industry, academia or institute, everyone that fulfills the criteria is welcome but the course is created for further education.

Start November 3rd
End January 23rd
Study effort 80h
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

Kursen är under utveckling och planeras för start hösten 2026.

This course addresses the urgent need to transition metallurgical industries towards sustainable, carbon-free practices. Designed for industrial professionals and researchers, it provides comprehensive understanding of both environmental impacts and cutting-edge technological solutions transforming metal production.

The curriculum begins with the context and imperative for sustainable metallurgy within global climate frameworks. You will explore alternative reduction technologies, studying hydrogen-based processes, electrolysis, and innovative techniques while evaluating your technical feasibility and real-world applications.

The course examines sustainable energy integration challenges, focusing on renewable sources, storage technologies, and grid strategies essential for industrial implementation. Special attention is given to hydrogen’s revolutionary role in metallurgy, covering production methods, applications in metal processing, safety considerations, and infrastructure requirements.

Through a culminating entrepreneurial project, you will develop innovative solutions by forming interdisciplinary teams to address specific challenges, creating business plans and presentations while maintaining reflective learning journals. This transformative educational experience builds both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to become an effective change agent driving the decarbonization of metallurgical processes—an essential step toward industry’s sustainable future.

Course content

• Mapping Emissions in Metallurgical Systems
• Low-Carbon & CO₂-Free Metallurgy Technologies
• Integrating Hydrogen & Renewables into Metallurgical Operations
• Infrastructure, Supply-Chain Logistics & Plant Retrofitting

You will learn to

• Analyze the environmental impact of traditional metallurgical processes and articulate the strategic importance of CO₂-free alternatives within global climate frameworks
• Evaluate breakthrough hydrogen-based reduction technologies, electrolysis methods, and other innovative approaches for sustainable metal production
• Develop strategies for integrating renewable energy sources into metallurgical operations, addressing intermittency and storage challenges
• Apply comprehensive technical and economic assessment methods to evaluate the feasibility of implementing carbon-neutral solutions in industrial settings
• Design transformation roadmaps for existing metallurgical facilities transitioning to low-carbon production methods
• Lead change initiatives within organizations by applying entrepreneurial thinking to overcome technological, economic, and social barriers to sustainable metallurgy

Target group

The course is designed for professionals at the intersection of metallurgy and sustainability who are driving industrial transformation towards carbon neutrality. It’s ideal for

• Industrial PhD students and researchers exploring sustainable metallurgical processes
• Process engineers and technical managers in metal production facilities
• Sustainability and environmental compliance specialists in metallurgical industries
• R&D professionals developing next-generation metal production technologies
• Industrial strategists planning long-term decarbonization pathways
• Technology developers and entrepreneurs working on clean-tech solutions for metals production

Start November 3rd
End February 2nd 2026
Study effort 80h
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

Virtual commissioning (VC) is a technique used in the field of automation and control engineering to simulate and test a system’s control software and hardware in a virtual environment before it is physically implemented. The aim is to identify and correct any issues or errors in the system before deployment, reducing the risk of downtime, safety hazards, and costly rework.

The virtual commissioning process typically involves creating a digital twin of the system being developed, which is a virtual representation of the system that mirrors its physical behaviour. The digital twin includes all the necessary models of the system’s components, such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and interfaces, as well as the control software that will be running on the real system. Once the digital twin is created, it can be tested and optimized in a virtual environment to ensure that it behaves correctly under various conditions.

The benefits of using VC include reduced project costs, shortened development time, improved system quality and reliability, and increased safety for both operators and equipment. By detecting and resolving potential issues in the virtual environment, engineers can avoid costly and time-consuming physical testing and debugging, which can significantly reduce project costs and time to market.

The course includes different modules, each with its own specific role in the process. Together, the modules create a comprehensive virtual commissioning process that makes it possible to test and validate control systems and production processes in a simulated environment before implementing them in the real world.

1. Modeling and simulation: This module involves creating a virtual model of the system using simulation software. The model includes all the equipment, control systems, and processes involved in the production process.
2. Control system integration: This module involves integrating the digital twin with the control system, allowing engineers to test and validate the system’s performance.
3. Virtual sensors and actuators: This module involves creating virtual sensors and actuators that mimic the behavior of the physical equipment. This allows engineers to test the control system’s response to different scenarios and optimize its performance.
4. Scenario testing: This module involves simulating different scenarios, such as equipment failures, power outages, or changes in production requirements, to test the system’s response.
5. Data analysis and optimization: This module involves analyzing data from the virtual commissioning process to identify any issues or inefficiencies in the system. Engineers can then optimize the system’s performance and ensure that it is safe and reliable.

Expected outcomes

1. Describe the use of digital twins for virtual commissioning process.
2. Develop a simulation model of a production system using a systems perspective and make a plan for data collection and analysis.
3. Plan different scenarios for the improvement of a production process.
4. Analyze data from the virtual commissioning process to identify any issues or inefficiencies in the system and then optimize the system’s performance.
   

Needs in the industry

Example battery production: Battery behaviors are changing over time. To innovate at speed and scale, testing and improving real-world battery phenomena throughout its lifecycle is necessary. Virtual commissioning / modeling-based approaches like digital twin can provide us with accurate real-life battery behaviors and properties, improving energy density, charging speed, lifetime performance and battery safety.

• Faster innovation (NPI)
• Lower physical prototypes
• Shorter manufacturing cycle time
• Rapid testing of new battery chemistry and materials to reduce physical experiments
• Thermal performance and safety

It’s not just about modelling and simulating the product, but also validating processes from start to finish in a single environment for digital continuity.

Suggested target groups

Industry personnel

• Early career engineers involved in commissioning and simulation projects
• Design engineers (to simulate their designs at an early stage in a virtual environment to reduce errors)
• New product introduction engineers
• Data engineers
• Production engineers
• Process engineers (mediators between design and commissioning)
• Simulation engineers
• Controls engineer
• System Integration

In the era of shift towards green transition, industries face unique challenges and generates numerous opportunities. This course, “Intelligent Asset Management and Industrial AI” is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to support advanced technologies in achieving environmental sustainability.

Industries play a major role in contributing to the global economy that is accompanied with a significant share towards environmental degradation. The growing climatic concerns and degradation of natural resources has urged the need to reduce carbon footprints, minimize waste, and optimize resource utilization such that a green transition is achieved. Intelligent Asset Management and Industrial AI are at the forefront of this transformation offering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support the industry’s commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, the course can help a professional to optimize the usage of resources, look for energy efficient systems, consider environmental changes, develop sustainable solutions, and integrate advanced technologies towards green transition.

This is a problem-based course specific to an industrial sector. The problems can be provided by the course supervisor, or the participants can bring their own problems from their work. Common problems include e.g. asset management by balancing cost against performance, identifying, detecting, predicting, and planning for unexpected outages, disruptions or failures, exploring challenges and opportunities with AI and digitisation, monitoring the condition of industrial assets, and achieving sustainability goals.

Course Start
The course starts in the spring of 2026, more information will follow.
Applications are made via www.antagning.se between 2025-09-15 and 2025-10-15.

Target group
The target group includes individuals working in various industries such as railway, mining, transportation, construction, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and other organizations that are or planning to implement asset management systems. This course can be suitable for professionals ranging from asset managers, maintenance and reliability professionals, operation managers, engineers, project managers, and asset management consultants.

Online seminars
Five onlineseminars, dates will be presented later.

Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 ECTS or equivalent, which includes courses of at least 60 ECTS in for example one of the following areas: Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
Or professional experience requirements four to five years of experience in relevant industries.

The main goal of the course is to look into Virtual and Augmented Reality and investigate how this technology, together with the recent developments in AI and Robotics, support sustainability and green transition. The course starts with a brief overview of the concept of reality and virtuality and looks into some fundamentals of human perception and action. It explores, for example, how we build mental representations and why we perceive some artificially created experiences as real even when we know that they are fictional. We will also apply the concept of artificial sensory stimulation to other living organisms and look into experiments on virtual reality for other animals and even ants.

The course then proceeds to look into the fundamental research in reality-virtuality continuum and an overview of relevant technologies. We will see how modern graphics and rendering technology allows to “hijack” human sensory input and how tracking technologies allow to collect data from human actions. This vital concept and technology part will serve as a foundation to discuss further questions related to application of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Those include ethics of extended reality applications, for example related to neuroplasticity effects of virtual reality or user profiling, or cybersecurity aspect of possible user identification. However, the main focus of the course is on sustainability and green transition. The course looks beyond the potential ability of virtual and augmented reality technologies to reduce the need for physical travel (e.g. through telepresence), and discusses such topics related to Industry 5.0. For example, design and simulation, where modern technology allows to reduce the needs for physical prototyping and helps to optimize product development processes, or industrial process optimization through digital tweens, or immersive training and education, allowing adaptive learning pace for each student.

The course includes an invited lecture with industry professionals.

Recommended prerequisites: At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course “English 5″/”English A” from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

Online meetings (estimated dates):

-January 15
-Februry 5
-March 19

Study hours: 80

This course is given by Örebro University.

Start January 15th
End March 20th
Study effort 80h
Study pace 25%
Course fee non

This course explores the role of intelligent sensor systems in driving sustainability and enabling the green transition. Participants will learn the fundamentals of sensor technologies and their integration into intelligent, distributed systems. Emphasis is placed on applications in energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, and sustainable automation. The course covers topics such as basic sensor technologies, embedded systems, distributed computing, low-resource machine learning approaches, and federated learning for privacy-preserving, decentralized model training across sensor nodes. Through a combination of lectures, practical examples, and hands-on project work, participants will gain experience in designing and deploying intelligent sensor systems tailored to real-world sustainability challenges.

The students bring their own case study example as the background for a practical project, through which the student is also finally examined.

Recommended prerequisites: At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course “English 5″/”English A” from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

This course is given by Örebro University.

Start January 13th
End March 17th
Study effort 80h
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

The course High-performance Computer Vision in the Cloud provides participants with the necessary tools and skills to navigate large-scale computing infrastructures, emphasizing scalability and performance optimization. Large computing infrastructures can be the key to driving the industry’s green transition. The course recognizes the instrumental role of large computing infrastructures in facilitating a green industry transition, enabling industrial actors to reduce environmental impact and optimize resource utilization, aiming to minimize energy consumption. The course covers concepts such as enabling technologies (e.g., CUDA), distributed computing, multi-core architectures, hardware versus software acceleration, container solutions(e.g., Docker and Kubernetes), as well as metrics and tools for monitoring performance and memory management, providing participants with a comprehensive skill set to lead environmentally responsible solutions in the digital era.

Seminars

Entry requirements
At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course “English 5″/”English A” from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

This course is designed for engineers, scientists, operators, and managers interested in utilizing AI-based methods for condition monitoring and prognostics in industrial systems and high-value assets. Participants will learn to identify common failure causes and predict Remaining Useful Life (RUL) using historical data, involving tasks such as data processing, feature selection, model development, and uncertainty quantification. Led by experienced professionals from industry and academia, the course covers the basics of prognostics and introduces various AI methods, including deep learning. It represents state-of-the-art AI-driven prognostic techniques, advanced signal processing, and feature engineering methods.

This course explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in decision support systems specifically tailored for the energy and production sectors. Students will learn how AI technologies, such as machine learning, optimization, and data analytics, are transforming traditional operational strategies, enhancing decision-making processes, and driving efficiency in energy and production operations.

The curriculum will cover foundational concepts of AI and decision support systems, along with practical applications such as predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, process optimization, and real-time decision support. Through hands-on projects, case studies, and industry-relevant examples, participants will gain insights into designing and implementing AI-driven solutions that improve operational performance, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals.

By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the skills to develop and apply AI-driven decision support systems to solve complex challenges in energy and production environments. This course is ideal for professionals and students interested in leveraging AI for operational excellence in the energy and production industries.

The course on Large Language Models for Industry is designed to cater to the demands of industries amidst the global push for sustainability and green transitions. Large Language Models (LLMs) represent a pivotal technology that
can revolutionize how industries operate, communicate, and innovate. In this course, participants explore the intricate mechanics and practical applications of LLMs within industry contexts. The course covers the principles and technologies spanning from traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) to Natural Language Understanding (NLU), enabled through the development of LLMs. Emphasizing industry-specific challenges and opportunities, participants learn to utilize LLMs while considering sustainability concerns. Participants gain valuable insights from adapting LLMs to tackle real-world problems through examples and exercises tailored to industry needs. By the course completion,
participants are equipped to leverage LLMs as transformative tools for driving industry innovation and, at the same time, advancing sustainability goals.

Entry requirements

At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course “English 5″/”English A” from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a networking paradigm which enables different devices (from thermostats to autonomous vehicles) to collect valuable information and exchange it with other devices using different communications protocols over the Internet. This technology allows to analyse and correlate heterogeneous sources of information, extract valuable insights, and enable better decision processes. Although the IoT has the potential to revolutionise a variety of industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing, IoT devices also introduce new cybersecurity risks and challenges.

In this course, the students will obtain an in-depth understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the associated cybersecurity challenges. The course covers the fundamentals of IoT and its applications, the communication protocols used in IoT systems, the cybersecurity threats to IoT, and the countermeasures that can be deployed.

The course is split in four main modules, described as follows:

• Understand and illustrate the basic concepts of the IoT paradigm and its applications
• Discern benefits and drawback of the most common IoT communication protocols
• Identify the cybersecurity threats associated with IoT systems
• Know and select the appropriate cybersecurity countermeasures

Course Plan Course syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to IoT

• Definition and characteristics of IoT
• IoT architecture and components
• Applications of IoT

Module 2: Communication Protocols for IoT

• Overview of communication protocols used in IoT
• MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP protocols
• Advantages and disadvantages of each protocol

Module 3: Security Threats to IoT

• Overview of cybersecurity threats associated with IoT
• Understanding the risks associated with IoT
• Malware, DDoS, and phishing attacks
• Specific vulnerabilities in IoT devices and networks

Module 4: Securing IoT Devices and Networks

• Overview of security measures for IoT systems
• Network segmentation, access control, and encryption
• Best practices for securing IoT devices and networks

Organisation and Examination

Study hours: 80 hours distributed over 6 weeks

Examination, one of the following:

• Analysis and presentation of relevant manuscripts in the literature
• Bring your own problem (BYOP) and solution. For example, analyse the cybersecurity of the IoT network of your company and propose improvements

Understanding and optimizing battery performance is crucial for advancing electrification, sustainable mobility, and renewable energy systems. This course provides a comprehensive overview of battery performance, ageing processes, and modelling techniques to improve efficiency, reliability, and service life.

Participants will explore battery operation from a whole-system perspective, including its integration in electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and energy grids. The course covers both physics-based and data-driven modelling approaches at the cell, module, and pack levels, equipping learners with tools to monitor, predict, and optimize battery performance in real-world applications.

Through this course, you will gain the ability to assess battery health, model degradation, and evaluate second-life applications from both technical and economic standpoints.

Course content

• Battery fundamentals and degradation mechanisms
• Battery modelling
• Battery monitoring and diagnostics
• Operational strategies for battery systems
• Techno-economic performance assessment
• Battery second-life applications

You will learn to:

1. Explain the principles of battery operation and degradation mechanisms.
2. Develop battery performance models using both physics-based and data-driven approaches.
3. Apply methods for State of Health (SOH) estimation and Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction.
4. Analyze key factors influencing battery lifespan economics in different applications.
5. Evaluate battery second-life potential and identify suitable applications.

Target group:

• Professionals in energy, automotive, R&D, or sustainability roles
• Engineers and data scientists transitioning into battery technologies
• Technical specialists working with electrification, battery management systems, or energy storage

Start November 10th
End January 18th
Study effort 80h
Study pace 25%
Course fee none

The course is designed for you who wants to learn more about functional safety of battery management systems. The course will also cover other aspects of safety such as fire safety in relation to Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) and associated battery management systems.

In the course you will be able to develop skills in principles of Battery Management Systems, Functional Safety as well as of other aspects of safety such as Fire Safety, hazard identification, hazard analysis and risk assessment in relation to battery management systems. It also aims to provide a broader understanding of the multifaceted nature of safety.

The course takes about 80 hours to complete and you can do it at your own pace. There are two scheduled meetings: One after five weeks to resolve any queries and another at the end of the course for the course evaluation. The date and time will be provided within a week of starting of course.

Target Group
This course is primarily intended for engineers that need to ensure that battery management systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in for example functional safety, battery systems, automotive or risk assessment.

Entry requirements
120 university credits of which at least 7.5 credits in software engineering and 7.5 credits in safety-critical systems engineering

or

60 university credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years of full-time professional experience from a relevant area within industry

or

working life experience regarding application of functional safety standards in the automotive domain or in other domains. The experience could be validated via a recommendation letter of a manager stating the involvement of the student in the development of functional safety artefacts.

Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6.