Instructor: Dr. Mark Quarto

Course Length: 22 Video modules (Approx. 17 hours of content) 

Searchable Flipbook Resource is available supporting each course module.

End of Course Assessment is available.

Certificates of Completion: One certificate of completion is provided to the participant after completing all 22 video training modules. Certificates remain available for download in user dashboard while the account is active.

Duration of Access: This course and its lessons, materials, and assessments will be available for 180 days after purchase. Certificates of completion will be available to the participant in their user dashboard while the account is active (even if not currently participating in any courses).

Recommended Prerequisites that are avialable through Access OnDemand EV Training: 

  • High Voltage Safety and PPE
  • High Voltage Vehicle Safety Systems



Who will Benefit from taking this course:

This course series is beneficial to Technicians, Educators, and other EV Professionals that are or will be working with Electrified Vehicle High Voltage Battery Packs.  



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1 Standards and Conversions

    • Video Course: Part 1 Standards and Conversions

    • Resource Materials Part 1 Standards and Conversions

  • 2

    Part 2 Battery Pack Management Sub Systems and Related Components

    • Video Course Part 2 Battery Pack Management Sub Systems and Related Components

    • Resource Materials Part 2 Battery Pack Management Sub Systems and Related Components
  • 3

    Part 3 High Voltage Cables Filters MSD and Fuse Systems

    • Video Course Part 3 High Voltage Cables Filters MSD and Fuse Systems

    • Resource Materials Part 3 High Voltage Cables Filters MSD and Fuse Systems
  • 4

    Part 4 Battery Connections and Bussing

    • Video Course Part 4 Battery Connections and Bussing

    • Resource Materials Part 4 Battery Connections and Bussing
  • 5

    Part 4a Contactors and PreCharge

    • Video Course Part 4a Contactors and PreCharge

    • Resource Materials Part 4a Contactors and PreCharge
  • 6

    Part 5 Current and Air Temperature Circuits

    • Video Course Part 5 Current and Air Temperature Circuits

    • Resource Materials Part 5 Current and Air Temperature Circuits
  • 7

    Part 6 Voltage Monitoring Circuits

    • Video Course Part 6 Voltage Monitoring Circuits

    • Resource Materials Part 6 Voltage Monitoring Circuits
  • 8

    Part 7 Battery Ratings and End of Line Testing

    • Video Course Part 7 Battery Ratings and End of Line Testing

    • Resource Materials Part 7 Battery Ratings and End of Line Testing
  • 9

    Part 8 Lithium Battery Cell Terminology

    • Video Course Part 8 Lithium Battery Cell Terminology

    • Resource Materials Part 8 Lithium Battery Cell Terminology
  • 10

    Part 9 Lithium Battery Cell Formats

    • Video Course Part 9 Lithium Battery Cell Formats

    • Resource Materials Part 9 Lithium Battery Cell Formats
  • 11

    Part 10 Lithium Cell Operation

    • Video Course Part 10 Lithium Cell Operation

    • Resource Materials Part 10 Lithium Cell Operation
  • 12

    Part 11 Lithium Battery Safety and Sensing Systems

    • Video Course Part 11 Lithium Battery Safety and Sensing Systems

    • Resource Materials Part 11 Lithium Battery Safety and Sensing Systems
  • 13

    Part 12 Battery Management Systems Part 1

    • Video Course Part 12 Battery Management Systems Part 1

    • Resource Materials Part 12 Battery Management Systems Part 1
  • 14

    Part 13 Battery Management Systems Part 2

    • Video Course Part 13 Battery Management Systems Part 2

    • Resource Materials Part 13 Battery Management Systems Part 2
  • 15

    Part 14 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 1

    • Video Course Part 14 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 1

    • Resource Materials Part 14 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 1
  • 16

    Part 15 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 2

    • Video Course Part 15 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 2

    • Resource Materials Part 15 Cell Balancing and State of Charge Part 2
  • 17

    Part 16 Lithium Cell Failure Modes

    • Video Course Part 16 Lithium Cell Failure Modes

    • Resource Materials Part 16 Lithium Cell Failure Modes
  • 18

    Part 17 NiMH Cell Technology

    • Video Course Part 17 NiMH Cell Technology

    • Resource Materials Part 17 NiMH Cell Technology
  • 19

    Part 18 NiMH Battery Failure Modes

    • Video Course Part 18 NiMH Battery Failure Modes

    • Resource Materials Part 18 NiMH Battery Failure Modes
  • 20

    Part 19 Battery Tools and Testing Part 1

    • Video Course Part 19 Battery Tools and Testing Part 1

    • Resource Materials Part 19 Battery Tools and Testing Part 1
  • 21

    Part 20 Battery Tools and Testing Part 2

    • Video Course Part 20 Battery Tools and Testing Part 2

    • Resource Materials
  • 22

    Part 21 Battery Tools and Testing Part 3

    • Video Course Part 21 Battery Tools and Testing Part 3

    • Resource Materials Part 21 Battery Tools and Testing Part 3
  • 23

    End of Course Assessment

    • End of Course Assessment

Pricing options

This course is part of the Unlimited Training Subsrcription, but you can also purchase this course individually. Make one payment at a discounted rate, or make three equal payments over three months.

About the Instructor

Dr. Mark Quarto


Dr. Mark Quarto is a Vehicle Electrification expert with 45 years in the automotive industry. In addition to being an instructor and special consultant to FutureTech Auto, Dr. Quarto is the founder of Quarto Technical Services (QTS), which provides engineering services, diagnostic equipment, training, technical support, and consulting in Vehicle Electrification to all facets of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities include design and development of: diagnostic test equipment & software, management and technical education, curriculum and training programs, and technology innovations with solutions focused on Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Energy Management Systems. These unique diagnostic techniques and applications are effectively used globally supporting automotive aftermarket businesses.  

Other professional experience includes 28 years at General Motors Company with the last 16 years dedicated to Advanced Vehicle Engineering and as an Engineering Group Manager. Responsibilities included management, development of control and diagnostics systems, and service solutions for the Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Volt, Fuel Cell, Two-Mode Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid Truck (PHT), EV1 Electric Vehicle, S10 Electric Truck, and Alternative Fuel Systems Programs.  Prior 12 years included Service Training Development Manager and Resident Instructor in the technical training environment.  

Specialized Education includes a Doctorate in Technical Education from Nova Southeastern University, specialized in design, development, and technical education systems for hybrid and electric vehicles including high voltage energy and propulsion systems. Master’s Degree and two Bachelor Degrees all are in the areas of Electrical Engineering and Automotive Technology.

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