Electromobility with design thinking

The course provides a compact overview of electromobility and covers efficiency, market trends, technical vehicle basics, charging and network topics as well as legal, economic and ecological aspects. The course also introduces design thinking, an approach to solving problems and developing new ideas, and explains the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your professional environment.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    Electromobility" certificate
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications


5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)

5 phases in the real project


Research Phase

Methodological input on qualitative research

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Synthesis phase

Methodical input on analysis and synthesis

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Ideation phase

Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Prototyping phase

Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Testing phase

Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Electromobility

Introduction to electromobility (approx. 1 day)

Energy efficiency compared to combustion engines

Effects of the mobility transition

Potential and prejudices of e-mobility

Current market situation


Basics of the electric vehicle (approx. 2 days)

Electric vehicles, hybrid and plug-in hybrids, electric cargo vehicles

Design and functionality of electric vehicles

Drive and electric mobility concepts

Energy and storage technology

Grid integration (smart charging, vehicle-to-grid)


Electrified drive train (approx. 3 days)

Basics of electric motors: Requirements, types (direct current, three-phase current, permanent magnet, induction)

Operation in electric vehicles

Calculation principles for electric car drives

Battery technologies (types, capacities, service life, battery management, safety aspects, raw material problems, recycling strategies)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Power electronics for electric vehicles (approx. 3 days)

Areas of application and requirements (inverters, DC/DC converters)

Components (SiC, GaN semiconductors, IGBTs)

Measuring equipment and test procedures

Basic structures and

Circuit topologies and control concepts

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)


Functional safety for automotive (approx. 1 day)

Current legislation and standards (ISO 26262)

Safety life cycle in vehicle construction

Safety-relevant functions and their planning

Development of safety concepts in different roles


Charging and charging infrastructure (approx. 2 days)

Charging rate, charging modes, charging times, charging locations

Inductive charging and fast charging (e.g. CCS)

Grid integration: power grids, load management, grid-side requirements

Current situation of the charging infrastructure in Germany

Profitability and business models (e.g. charging flat rates, sharing)


Range and consumption of electric vehicles (approx. 1 day)

Physical basics (energy consumption, efficiency)

Driving cycle methods: NEDC, WLTP, real consumption

Calculation of consumption and range


Electricity for the electric vehicles (approx. 1 day)

Energy generation: Renewable energies, electricity mix in Germany

Electricity storage technologies (Power-to-X, pumped storage, battery storage)


Life cycle assessment of electric vehicles (approx. 1 day)

Assessment of an environmental balance sheet

Production, use and recycling

Sustainability aspects


Business models and legal aspects (approx. 1 day)

Charging station ordinance

Electricity Tax Act/EEG

DGUV regulations

EU Battery Ordinance

Subsidies and funding programs

Car Policy E-vehicles


Future prospects and technologies (approx. 1 day)

Market ramp-up

Mobility 2050

Hydrogen, fuel cells, synthetic fuels


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

The design thinking approach can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.

After completing this course, you will also have in-depth knowledge of electromobility, its technical foundations, current developments and legal framework conditions. You will be able to assess the possible applications of various drive systems and understand the challenges and opportunities of the mobility transition. You will also be able to plan and present practical projects in the field of electromobility.

Specialists and managers from all departments, innovation managers, marketing managers, business developers, product managers and research and development managers.

Newcomers and career changers from all areas of business (sales, product development, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, economics and mechatronics) who want to learn more about electromobility and improve their career opportunities in this future market. In addition, specialists and managers at manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry who want to prepare themselves for the challenges and opportunities of the electromobile transport revolution.

Design thinking was initially an innovative method for product development, but it has now spread to the entire corporate culture and is therefore in demand across all industries.

The challenges of climate policy are also leading to a rethink in the vehicle industry: in Germany, the focus is primarily on electric motors. Specialists with knowledge of electromobility are therefore offered numerous exciting new fields of work in all technical sectors.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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