Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "øppet f—r klimatet: Gr—na godstransporter" is designed to provide insights into the transformation of Sweden's freight transport system towards more sustainable alternatives. The program focuses on technical solutions such as battery electrification, bio-based fuels, and hydrogen, as well as their opportunities and challenges.

Program Details

Fakta

• F—rkunskaper: Civilingenj—r, h—gskoleingenj—r or equivalent
• Startdatum: To be announced
• Omfattning: 80 hours
• Utbildningen struktureras pÍ f—ljande sðtt: Self-study and preparation (45 hours), assignments (20 hours), and 3 meetings (15 hours)
• Examination: Examination is carried out through assignments and mandatory attendance at meetings
• Examensbevis: After completing the education, the participant receives a certificate (note that the course does not give university credits)
• SprÍk: Swedish
• Pris: To be announced

Vem vðnder sig kursen till?

The course is aimed at professionals with responsibilities in transport planning/transport procurement.

KursinnehÍll

The course covers the current Swedish freight transport system with a focus on road, rail, and sea transport:

• Distribution between modes of transport
• Improvement opportunities within existing systems
• The current status of the transformation per mode of transport
• Analysis of different technical alternatives: battery electrification, bio-based fuels, hydrogen, and hydrogen derivatives
• Areas of use
• Technical and economic opportunities and barriers

F—r godkðnt pÍ kursen krðvs

To pass the course, participants must achieve a passing grade on assignments and attend mandatory meetings.

Lðrare

The course instructor, Bj—rn Samuelsson, is active at both Uppsala University and LuleÍ University of Technology, and conducts research on the transformation of transport systems, particularly in shipping. He also has extensive industrial experience in industrial supply systems.

Program Background

The program "øppet f—r klimatet" is an initiative funded by the government, aiming to support the transformation of society towards a more sustainable future through open, web-based education. The initiative is a collaboration between eight Swedish universities and offers short courses targeted at professionals, covering areas such as leadership for sustainable transformation, digitalization, circular economy, battery technology, and more.