Battery electric vehicles are currently the most important and fastest-growing mobility technology in the passenger car and truck sector. In collaboration with several institutes at RWTH Aachen University, ika offers a comprehensive range of continuing professional development courses on the development of electric vehicles through its ‘Battery Electric Vehicle’ program. This covers both fundamental knowledge of vehicle and electrical engineering, as well as more in-depth topics such as powertrain components, production and systems engineering. A highlight of the training is the opportunity to experience electric mobility first-hand, bringing theoretical knowledge to life in a practical setting. The aim here is to train staff in the field of vehicle electrification/electric mobility so that they can be involved in relevant vehicle development projects in the future. We can help you both to build up a foundation of knowledge and to develop your staff’s skills.

We are happy to tailor the scope of the training and the depth of the topics to your needs. The training courses can be delivered both digitally and in person – even for participants on other continents. Please feel free to contact us!

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

Due to the lower density, aluminium alloys have a significant weight reduction potential compared to steel. Especially in structural applications, aluminium is therefore classified as a competitive material.

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

In recent years, driver assistance systems have increasingly found their way into various vehicle classes. Some systems are now mandatory for new cars. From the many years of scientific and teaching support of the topic, a training course could be established at the ika. The goal is to qualify employees in the focus area of driver assistance systems in order to integrate them into corresponding vehicle development projects in the future.

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By individual arrangement.

With increasing connectivity and digitization of new vehicles, the implementation and integration of the vehicle HMI is becoming significantly more important and plays a decisive role in customers purchasing decisions. A Constantly growing number of functions with a concurrent reduction of control elements result in diverse challenges for the design of today's user interfaces. The goal here is to enable seamless and intuitive interaction between humans and vehicles in order to optimize safety, comfort, and usability for all passengers.

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method for evaluating the potential environmental impact of products, processes or services throughout their entire life cycle. LCA takes into account all environmentally relevant aspects, from the extraction of raw materials through production, use and disposal to the associated upstream and downstream processes, with the aim of documenting and improving the environmental profile of a product. The ika offers a comprehensive range of further training courses on the subject of life cycle assessment. The aim of the training is to qualify employees in the area of sustainability assessment so that they can then carry out an LCA independently.

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

Would you like to better understand the needs of your users and effectively integrate them into your user-oriented development of innovative products, the development of new services or the (iterative) evaluation of HMI? In our training course, we teach you sound methods from academic research to help you achieve your goals.

What can you expect from our training course?

1. User involvement in product development Products that have already been developed but are ultimately less accepted or usable often undergo a cost-intensive development process before they are ready for the market. Find out why and how you should actively integrate your users into the development process at an early stage in order to develop cost-efficient, accepted and usable products.
2. Define clear objectives Objectives and ideas within the group of responsible stakeholders are often not on the same vector or even conflicting. Learn how to first find a common vector in order to then formulate precise questions against the background of already known statements on your research topic. You will benefit from meaningful results that will actually bring you closer to achieving your goals.
3. Development of a suitable study design Research methods are subject to the conflicting priorities of available resources, validity, robustness, TRL of the prototypes and research budget. Learn how to design a suitable research method in line with the defined objectives in order to answer your questions effectively and efficiently and to collect reliable data.
4. Professional handling of the data Not all data can and should be analyzed using the same method. In addition, numerical differences do not correspond in a generalized way to actual differences in the overall population. Learn to define your data format and then analyze it descriptively and using inferential statistics.
5. Interpretation of the data Without a priori formulated objectives along existing findings on your research topic, the data analysis often remains at the descriptive level. “There is a difference between A and B and now what?”. Learn to understand why there is a difference and how you can then pass on valuable recommendations for action to technical development.

Our training can be individually tailored to your current challenges or provide you with general methods that can be applied in a variety of contexts. It is aimed at professionals who want to expand their knowledge in the field of user research. Benefit from practical tips from many years of scientific research and application.

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According to individual agreement.

This course teaches solid methods for vehicle modeling and dynamics – from mathematical fundamentals through simulations with industry standard tools to practical analyses of real world driving behavior – enabling your team to build accurate virtual prototypes and deliberately optimize vehicle performance.

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The training can be delivered either on site or digitally and can be customized to your needs.

This course provides hands on experience with the various NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) test methods for component level or whole vehicle qualification.

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The training can be delivered either on site or digitally and can be customized to your needs.

This course provides basics in acoustic, human perception, measurement technologies and a deep dive into vehicle acoustic in a both theoretical and practical way.

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

This course offers an in depth exploration of the development software MATLAB/Simulink and dSPACE/TargetLink for creating vehicle functions within series production.

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The training can be delivered either on site or digitally and can be customized to your needs.

This Course provides a unique combination of the structured methodology of Design Thinking with the fundamentals of Eco Design, giving participants a strong foundation to develop components for a circular automotive industry. Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem solving and idea development that combines creativity and analysis. Through technical examples, the application of the 9R strategies is made tangible, while essential norms and standards are clearly outlined. Participants also gain insights into upcoming trends that are set to shape the future of circular automotive design. Practical workshops ensure that newly acquired knowledge is directly applied, enabling participants to transfer skills into their own projects and strengthen their company’s sustainability strategy.

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The training can be conducted both in presence and digitally.

Working with data has become an essential basic skill in many professional fields. At the same time, many employees face the challenge of making sense of large amounts of data and analyzing it effectively. Without a solid foundation of knowledge, important information is often lost or misinterpreted.

This continuing education program provides practical training in the fundamental skills of working with data. Participants learn to collect, structure, and clearly organize data. Building on this foundation, simple methods for analyzing data are taught, with the goal of identifying relevant information and presenting it in an understandable way.

A particular focus is placed on the correct interpretation of results. Participants learn to avoid typical errors in data interpretation and to assess which conclusions can be reasonably drawn based on the available data.

In addition, the course teaches how clear research questions help to evaluate data in a targeted manner and translate results into practical steps for action. The program supports participants in strengthening their data literacy and applying it confidently in various professional contexts.