Course on Regulation in ITS and Smart Urban Mobility
Online course of 300 hours in ITS regulation and smart urban mobility: 6 modules covering mobility governance, regulation of new services, data and technology regulation, low-emission zones and access, liability and compliance, and a local regulatory framework project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on Regulation in ITS and Smart Urban Mobility — studying from Australia
Australia's infrastructure pipeline is substantial, covering roads, rail, ports, water and urban development across major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Rail engineering is especially active, with projects including Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro. Smart city initiatives draw on sensors, data platforms and digital twins to improve transport, utilities and public services. Employers include state transport authorities, engineering consultancies such as Aurecon and WSP, and major contractors. Engineers work on design, asset management, construction oversight and sustainability.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification meet Australian civil engineering registration requirements?
No. Civil engineers in Australia typically need an Engineers Australia accredited degree to pursue Chartered status, and state and territory rail and infrastructure regulators set their own requirements. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so employers or regulators decide how much weight they carry.
Which Australian employers hire in civil, rail and smart cities?
Australia has public infrastructure agencies, rail operators, engineering consultancies and councils working on urban and smart city projects. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. Ask potential employers whether a private online qualification would be considered alongside your experience.
Is the course workable alongside work, and what does it cost?
The courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship may be possible, and you will have an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the division of competences in urban mobility.
Analyse the regulation of new mobility services.
Apply data protection law to ITS systems.
Interpret the legal framework for low-emission zones.
Assess the liability of the public administration for smart systems.
Draft ordinance proposals adapted to innovation.
Develop a local regulatory framework for smart mobility.
Who it's for
- Urban mobility lawyers
- Municipal regulation officers
- Transport policy consultants
- Regulatory compliance managers
- Managers of shared mobility services
- Technical staff at transport authorities
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into local government
What you'll work with
- Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Traffic and Road Safety Act)
- Law 7/2021 (climate change and energy transition)
- Royal Decree 1052/2022 (low-emission zones)
- Law 7/1985 (basic rules of local government)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2 cybersecurity directive)
- Law 9/2017 (Spanish Public Sector Contracts Act)
- Royal Decree 970/2020 (amendment to the General Traffic Regulations)
- Aranzadi (legal database)
- CENDOJ (case-law database)
- QGIS
- Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público (Spanish public procurement platform)
6 modules
1.1State, regional and local competences1.2Municipal mobility ordinances1.3Metropolitan transport authorities1.4Regulation versus innovation1.5Regulatory sandboxes1.6Public procurement of innovation1.7Public-private partnership models1.8Urban data governance1.9Citizenship and democratic legitimacy1.10Case study: competence map of a Spanish city
2.1Personal mobility vehicles and their regulation2.2Shared bicycles and e-scooters on public roads2.3Licences and authorisations for use of the public domain2.4Carsharing and motosharing2.5Chauffeur-driven hire vehicles (VTC)2.6Demand-responsive transport services2.7Urban freight distribution and last mile2.8Drones and urban air mobility2.9Automated vehicle testing2.10Workshop: drafting a micromobility ordinance
3.1Data-sharing obligations for operators3.2MDS specification and data governance3.3Data protection and traffic video surveillance3.4Number plate recognition and safeguards3.5Re-use of public sector information3.6Cybersecurity of mobility infrastructure3.7NIS2 Directive and essential operators3.8Artificial intelligence in traffic management3.9Interoperability and open standards3.10Case study: data protection impact assessment
4.1Low-emission zones under the Climate Change Act4.2DGT environmental classification of vehicles4.3Camera-based access control4.4Moratoria and exemptions4.5Urban tolls and road pricing4.6Regulation of parking and loading/unloading4.7Sustainable commuting plans4.8State Sustainable Mobility Act4.9Penalty regime and reporting procedure4.10Practical exercise: legal analysis of a low-emission zone ordinance
5.1Financial liability of the public administration5.2Liability for ITS system failures5.3Insurance and connected vehicles5.4Accessibility and non-discrimination5.5Administrative procedure and appeals5.6Procurement of ITS systems5.7Regulatory compliance auditing5.8Relevant litigation in urban mobility5.9Ethics and accountability5.10Case study: analysis of a court ruling on a low-emission zone
6.1Regulatory diagnosis of the municipality6.2Identification of regulatory gaps6.3Ordinance proposal6.4Data processing and privacy6.5Authorisation regime6.6Penalty regime and enforcement6.7Participation and public consultation6.8Regulatory review plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original legislation and applied exercises. The working software is Aranzadi, CENDOJ, QGIS and the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: legal analysis of municipal ordinances, data protection impact assessments and drafting of regulatory proposals. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015; Law 7/2021; Royal Decree 1052/2022; Law 7/1985; Regulation (EU) 2016/679; Directive (EU) 2022/2555; Law 9/2017; Royal Decree 970/2020.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aranzadi, CENDOJ, QGIS and Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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