This Specialization Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive training on the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and their protection.

The specific objectives of this Specialization Course are the following:

• To introduce participants to the significance of battery use in modern society.

• To analyse the challenge posed by lithium-ion batteries from the perspective of fire risk, examining common failure causes and the concept of thermal runaway.

• To define the main aspects of fire prevention in activities involving lithium-ion batteries, including deflagration protection, Battery Management Systems (BMS), compartmentation, and related measures.

• To define the main aspects of fire suppression systems for lithium-ion battery fires, including the effectiveness of different extinguishing agents and the challenges posed by thermal runaway.

• To understand the importance of early detection of battery failure and fire through gas detection technologies and fire by-product detection systems.

• To analyse fire risk and protection measures in common lithium-ion battery applications, whether in domestic, commercial, or industrial environments.

The methodology for study and learning is fully online, allowing participants both to benefit from live virtual classes and to progress flexibly according to their availability through the virtual learning platform.

• Training delivered through the ESSIIF virtual learning platform.

• The Specialization Course is composed of material exclusively developed and produced by professionals specialized in each subject area, who present the different topics by combining fundamental theoretical concepts with the practical design aspects required in professional practice.

• A fundamental component of this training program is the live lectures, which are delivered via the videoconferencing platform.

These sessions facilitate learning through the expertise of instructors specialized in each subject area.

• Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their comprehension of the program’s concepts through one-to-one tutoring sessions with the course instructors.

• Participants will engage in the analysis of authentic practical case studies, thereby facilitating the development of specific competencies and skills in each subject area.

This approach functions as an effective tool to support students’ progress and development, ensuring they acquire the knowledge and experience required to undertake real projects in the field of Fire Protection.

• The evaluation process will entail two components: a practical case study, which will encompass 65% of the final grade, and a theoretical and practical multiple-choice examination, constituting the remaining 35% of the grade.

The Specialization Course is comprised of five modules, which address the most relevant aspects of the fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries and their protection in a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary manner.

Module 1. Introduction to lithium battery issues and associated risks.

1.1 Introduction and fundamental concepts.

1.2 Types of batteries currently in use.

1.3 Lithium-ion batteries. 

1.4 The current importance of lithium-ion batteries.

        1.4.1 Technology, construction, and operation.

        1.4.2 Applications of lithium-ion batteries.

        1.4.3 Current challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries.

1.5 Failure causes and risks in lithium-ion batteries.

1.6 Thermal runaway. 

1.7 Typical failure sequence in lithium-ion batteries.

1.8 Regulatory and standards framework.

Module 2. Fire/explosion prevention in lithium-ion batteries and passive protection measures.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Deflagration protection. ATEX zones.

2.3 Battery compartmentation and battery room compartmentation.

2.4 Battery Management Systems (BMS).

2.5 Battery safety venting.

2.6 Ventilation and gas/smoke extraction.

Module 3. Fire suppression systems and their effectiveness in lithium-ion battery fires.

3.1 Comparison of extinguishing agents and their effectiveness in lithium-ion battery fires.

3.2 Fire blankets, portable extinguishers, and hose reel systems / fire hose stations.

3.3 Water-based fire protection systems: sprinklers, water spray, and water mist.

3.4 Foam systems.

3.5 Gaseous fire suppression systems.

3.6 Condensed aerosol systems.

3.7 Inerting and oxygen reduction systems.

3.8 Other fire suppression systems.

Module 4. Detection systems and their effectiveness in lithium-ion battery fires.

4.1 Integration of different detection technologies across the stages of lithium-ion battery fires.

4.2 Gas detection.

4.3 Particle detection.

4.4 Heat detection.

4.5 Flame detection.

4.6 Smoke detection: point detection, linear beam detection, and aspirating smoke detection.

4.7 Video-based detection systems and other detection technologies.

Module 5. Fire risk analysis and protection in different lithium-ion battery applications.

5.1 Portable devices in residential environments and public transport.

5.2 Electric vehicles and battery chargers.

5.3 Lithium-ion batteries in photovoltaic systems.

5.4 Indoor battery storage.

5.5 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a double certification issued by two recognized institutions:

• ESSIIF Fire & Security School
• Universidad Isabel I

PRICE: €295 (€236 until May 22)

Applicable Discounts

• A 20% direct scholarship is available for new enrollments until May 22, 2026.
• Additional discounts may apply for group enrollments, depending on each case.

The above discounts are cumulative.