-
Certificates: Certificate "MATLAB and Simulink"
Electromobility" certificate -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
-
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday 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: 8 Weeks
Mathematical modeling with MATLAB and Simulink
MATLAB basics (approx. 2 days)
MATLAB user interface
Reading data from a file
Variables, arrays, operators, basic functions
Graphical representation of data
Customizing diagrams
Exporting graphics
Variables and commands (approx. 2 days)
Relational and logical operators
Sets, sets with 2D solids (polyshape)
Performing mathematical and statistical calculations with vectors
Graphics in statistics
Analysis and visualization (approx. 1 day)
Creating and modifying matrices
Mathematical operations with matrices
Graphical representation of matrix data
Matrix applications: Mappings, rotation, systems of linear equations, least square method
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Data processing (approx. 1 day)
Data types: Structure arrays, cell arrays, string vs. char, categorical, datetime and much more.
Creating and organizing tabular data
Conditional data selection
Importing/exporting with Matlab: folder structures, .mat data, table data, continuous texts
MATLAB programming (approx. 3 days)
Control structures: loops, if-else, exceptions
Functions
Object-oriented programming
App design
Simulation in MATLAB (approx. 5 days)
Numerical integration and differentiation
Basics of simulation of ordinary differential equations, Matlab ODE and solver options
Simulation technology in Matlab: input parameters, data interpolation, simulation studies
Simulation control: event functions (zero crossing), output functions
Application examples, e.g. simulation of an electric motor, simulation of a rocket
Simulink (approx. 4 days)
Basics of Simulink: Diagrams, functions, signals and differential equations
Functions, subsystems and libraries
Import/export, lookup tables, control
Zero-crossing, automation of simulation tasks (Matlab access)
Application examples, e.g. simulation of an aircraft drive train
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Electromobility
Introduction to Electric Mobility (approx. 1.5 days)
The Mobility Transition and the Current Market Situation
Overview of Application Areas (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles and Buses, Two-Wheelers and Micromobility, Rail, Marine and Aviation, Mobile Work Machines, Intralogistics)
Key Players and the Value Chain
Structure and Operation of Electric Vehicles (approx. 1 day)
Propulsion Concepts (BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV)
Design and Key Components
Distinctive Features by Vehicle Class
Electric Drives and Power Electronics (approx. 3 days)
Operating Principles and Major Types of Electric Vehicle Motors
Energy flow, efficiency, and regenerative braking
Functions of the inverter, DC-DC converter, and on-board charger
Battery Technology (approx. 2 days)
Structure of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Common Cell Chemistries
Battery management and thermal management
Aging, Service Life, and State of Charge
Safety in Electric Mobility (approx. 1 day)
Functional Safety—Fundamentals (ISO 26262)
Electrical Hazards and Basic Protective Measures
Safety Aspects of Vehicles, Batteries, and Charging Systems
Overview of Qualification Requirements for Working on High-Voltage Systems
Range and Fuel Consumption (approx. 1 day)
Impact of driving profile, temperature, and auxiliary power consumers
Comparison of Standard Fuel Consumption and Real-World Fuel Consumption
Simple consumption and range calculations
Charging, Charging Infrastructure, and Grid Integration (approx. 3 days)
AC and DC charging, common connectors, charging power, and charging times
Charging demand and fundamentals of charging infrastructure planning
Grid connection, load management, and integration of renewable energy
Smart Charging
Bidirectional charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
AI Applications in Electric Mobility (approx. 1 day)
Practical examples of charging planning, battery health assessment, and fleet management
Benefits and Limitations of AI-Based Applications
Data quality, error risks, and limitations of AI systems
Economic Viability, Business Models, and Framework Conditions (approx. 2 days)
Capital and operating costs, as well as total cost of ownership (TCO)
Fundamentals of Fleet Electrification
Business Models (Charging Rates, Car Sharing, Subscription and Leasing Models, Energy Services)
Overview of Subsidies and Incentive Programs
Overview of the regulatory framework
Environmental Footprint and Circular Economy (approx. 1 day)
Environmental Impacts of Manufacturing, Use, and Recycling
Impact of battery size, service life, and electricity mix
Fundamentals of Battery Recycling
Future Prospects and Technologies (approx. 0.5 days)
Market Ramp-Up and Future Mobility
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.
After this course, you will have the necessary specialist knowledge and know the specific terminology for mathematical modeling with MATLAB and Simulink. You will have mastered the MATLAB software tools and the MATLAB programming language. You are also familiar with the modeling of numerical systems using Simulink software.
In addition, upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with the technical fundamentals of electric mobility across its various fields of application. You will understand the design and interaction of the drive system, battery, power electronics, and charging technology; you will be able to evaluate solutions in terms of range, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact; and you will be able to contextualize the key regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, you will be able to plan and present projects in the field of electric mobility.
New graduates and career changers from sales, product development, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, business, and mechatronics, as well as specialists and managers at manufacturers and suppliers.
You will learn standard mathematical programs for engineering and science with MATLAB and Simulink. Specialists with knowledge of data simulation are in demand in numerous industrial fields and can be employed, for example, in weather and climate research, energy consumption modeling, the development of control algorithms for aircraft or function development in the automotive sector.
The electrification of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, public transportation, logistics, and mobile machinery is also transforming entire industries. Specialists with in-depth knowledge of electric mobility are in high demand not only at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers but also in the energy sector, the charging infrastructure sector, fleet management, and in sales and consulting.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
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).