Battery 101 provides a practical introduction to battery technology, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, micromobility devices, consumer products and battery energy storage systems. Participants examine battery chemistry, construction and operation while learning how damage, defects, improper charging and other conditions can contribute to overheating, thermal runaway and fire.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course establishes foundational knowledge for recognizing battery hazards, identifying warning signs and making safer operational decisions around battery-powered products and systems.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course includes controlled demonstrations of battery failure conducted by qualified instructors under established safety protocols. Participants can observe battery failure, thermal runaway and the resulting fire and pressure-related hazards in a controlled training environment.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual training is available to organizations and participants internationally. Our training team is also available to deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops. Programs can be adapted to local technologies, operational responsibilities, emergency-response practices and training requirements.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants and travel requirements.

Topics include: battery cells, modules and packs; common battery chemistries; charging and discharging; battery damage and failure indicators; thermal runaway; fire behaviour; and fundamental handling and safety considerations.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course with controlled battery-failure demonstrations.

Fire Safety and First Responder Training examines the hazards and operational challenges associated with lithium-ion battery fires involving electric vehicles, micromobility devices and battery energy storage systems. Participants learn how battery incidents can differ from conventional fires and why an effective response must extend beyond initial extinguishment.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course introduces lithium-ion battery fire behaviour and fundamental response considerations. Participants learn to recognize thermal runaway, assess electrical and explosion hazards, establish scene controls and anticipate re-ignition and post-incident risks.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course applies these principles through instructor-led exercises and controlled live scenarios. Participants examine incident assessment, responder positioning, cooling and containment considerations, thermal monitoring, scene coordination and post-extinguishment planning.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual training is available to organizations and first responders internationally. Our training team can also deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops.

Programs can be adapted to local emergency-response practices, available equipment, battery technologies, energy storage installations and the responsibilities of fire, police, EMS, towing and recovery personnel.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants, practical requirements and travel costs.

Topics include: lithium-ion battery fire behaviour; thermal runaway and propagation; electric vehicle and energy storage system hazards; electrical and explosion risks; toxic emissions; scene control; cooling and containment considerations; thermal monitoring; re-ignition; damaged battery and vehicle recovery; and multi-agency coordination.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course with practical exercises and controlled live scenarios.

Energy Storage Fundamentals introduces battery energy storage systems and the safety considerations associated with their installation and operation. Participants learn how these systems store and distribute energy, how their components work together and how large-scale battery installations can create distinct electrical, thermal, fire and explosion hazards.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course provides an overview of battery energy storage system design, common applications and fundamental safety considerations. Participants examine system components, monitoring and protection features, thermal runaway, propagation, ventilation and emergency-planning requirements.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course connects energy storage fundamentals to practical applications and real-world operating environments. Participants examine equipment configurations, warning systems, access and isolation considerations, responder staging, emergency procedures and post-incident monitoring.

Where appropriate, the program can incorporate site-specific examples or a review of the host organization’s battery energy storage system and emergency-response plan.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual energy storage system training is available to organizations and participants internationally. Our training team can also deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops.

Programs can be adapted to local energy infrastructure, battery technologies, regulatory environments, emergency-response practices and the responsibilities of participating agencies and organizations.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants, site requirements and travel costs.

Topics include: battery energy storage system components and applications; cells, modules, racks and enclosures; monitoring and protection systems; thermal runaway and propagation; electrical hazards; ventilation and gas accumulation; fire and explosion considerations; emergency planning; responder access and isolation; and post-incident monitoring and recovery.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course featuring practical applications and site-relevant examples.

Battery Management Systems training examines how a Battery Management System—or BMS—monitors, manages and protects lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, equipment and battery energy storage systems. Participants learn what a BMS is designed to do, how it identifies abnormal conditions and why battery failure can still occur despite electronic monitoring and protective safeguards.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course introduces BMS architecture, components and core functions. Participants examine how a BMS monitors voltage, temperature and current; estimates battery condition; manages charging and discharging; and responds when operating limits are exceeded.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course provides a more advanced examination of BMS operation, fault information and troubleshooting. Through instructor-led demonstrations and applied examples, participants explore warning signals, diagnostic information, system limitations and potential failure modes.

Where appropriate, the program can be adapted to the battery systems, vehicles or equipment used by the participating organization.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual Battery Management Systems training is available to organizations and participants internationally. Our training team can also deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops.

Programs can be adapted to local battery technologies, electric vehicle fleets, energy storage applications, technical capabilities and operational requirements.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants, equipment requirements and travel costs.

Topics include: BMS architecture and components; cell voltage, temperature and current monitoring; state of charge and state of health; charging and discharging controls; balancing; protective limits and shutdown functions; fault warnings and diagnostic information; system limitations; troubleshooting; and potential BMS failure modes.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course featuring advanced BMS operation, applied examples and troubleshooting.

Battery Standards and Applications provides an overview of the standards, testing requirements and regulatory frameworks governing lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems. Participants learn how standards support battery safety, what certification marks demonstrate and why laboratory compliance does not eliminate every risk encountered during transportation, installation, operation or emergency response.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course reviews key Canadian and international battery safety standards and their practical applications. Participants examine product testing, certification, documentation and compliance considerations for battery-powered products and systems.

The course also explains the distinction between a certified product, a compliant installation and safe operation throughout the product’s lifecycle.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course applies battery standards and safety principles through product examples, testing information and case studies. Participants examine situations in which standards, systems and safeguards were put to the test under real-world conditions.

The program can be adapted to support procurement, product evaluation, facility planning, inspections, operational readiness and emergency-response responsibilities.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual battery standards training is available to organizations and participants internationally. Our training team can also deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops.

Programs can be adapted to local regulations, applicable international standards, product markets, battery applications and organizational responsibilities.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants, technical requirements and travel costs.

Topics include: Canadian and international battery safety standards; product testing and certification; certification marks and documentation; electric vehicle and energy storage applications; transportation and installation considerations; procurement and compliance questions; damaged, modified and non-compliant products; case studies; and the relationship between laboratory testing and operational safety.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course featuring product examples, standards testing information and case studies.

Second Life and Battery Recycling examines the safety considerations associated with battery reuse, repurposing, collection, transportation, storage and recycling. Participants learn why battery risks can continue after a product is removed from service and why damaged, defective or recalled lithium-ion batteries require specialized identification, handling and control.

Virtual Course – Two Hours

The two-hour virtual course introduces battery second-life applications and recycling processes. Participants examine the battery lifecycle and the safety responsibilities of organizations collecting, transporting, storing, repurposing or recycling used batteries.

The course also addresses damaged battery recognition, segregation, temporary storage, packaging, transportation and the risk of delayed fire or thermal runaway.

In-Person Course – Four Hours

The four-hour in-person course provides an applied examination of battery handling, facility practices, storage arrangements and recycling operations. Participants review practical examples of battery identification, damage assessment, segregation, packaging, transportation and emergency planning.

Where appropriate, the training can incorporate demonstrations, a facility review or discussion of the host organization’s existing battery-handling and emergency-response procedures.

International Training

CESAT’s instructor-led virtual battery recycling safety training is available to organizations and participants internationally. Our training team can also deliver customized international programs, including Train-the-Trainer courses and intensive multi-day or full-week workshops.

Programs can be adapted to local battery collection systems, transportation requirements, recycling infrastructure, regulatory conditions and emergency-response practices.

International in-person training is quoted separately based on the program, location, number of participants, facility requirements and travel costs.

Topics include: battery reuse and second-life applications; battery collection and recycling processes; damage assessment; damaged, defective and recalled batteries; segregation and temporary storage; packaging and transportation considerations; fire, thermal runaway and re-ignition risks; facility emergency planning; and battery lifecycle responsibilities.

Delivery: Two-hour instructor-led virtual course or four-hour in-person course featuring practical examples, facility practices and battery-handling demonstrations.