Advanced simulator driving simulation course
Online course of 300 hours in advanced driving simulation: 6 modules covering professional simulator architecture, vehicle and tyre models, motion cueing and perception, simulator driving technique, and session engineering and analysis, with an assigned technical tutor.
Advanced simulator driving simulation course — studying from Canada
Canada's automotive industry is concentrated in Ontario, particularly around Windsor, Oshawa, Brampton and St. Catharines, with assembly plants and a dense supplier network. Companies such as General Motors Canada, Stellantis Canada and Toyota Canada operate production facilities, supported by a strong parts sector. Motorsport activity is present through national series and circuits such as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Mosport. Engineers work on vehicle design, powertrain development, manufacturing engineering and supplier quality.
Fees for Canada: 695 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Will this qualification let me use the title Professional Engineer?
No. The title is regulated by provincial engineering regulators such as Professional Engineers Ontario or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Please check their requirements directly before assuming any eligibility.
What language are the programmes taught in?
All programmes are taught in English, which suits engineers working in English-language environments across Canada.
Take the controls.
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
Describe the hardware architecture of an advanced driving simulator.
Configure a vehicle model with a Pacejka tyre and an aerodynamic map.
Tune motion cueing algorithms to improve perceived fidelity.
Apply driving techniques that transfer from the simulator to the track.
Analyse simulator telemetry using lap overlays.
Plan simulator sessions around engineering objectives.
Assess the correlation between simulated results and real data.
Who it's for
- Simulator engineers in race teams and car manufacturers.
- Driving simulation technicians who run and maintain rigs.
- Track engineers using the simulator to prepare race weekends.
- Driver coaches who train drivers on the simulator.
- Vehicle model developers working on tyre and dynamics models.
- Simulation centre managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join racing teams.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8855:2011 (vehicle dynamics vocabulary)
- ISO 3888-1:2018 (double lane change)
- ISO 7401:2011 (lateral transient response)
- ISO 4138:2021 (steady-state circular driving)
- ISO 26022:2010 (simulated lane change test)
- SAE J2944 (driving performance measures)
- ISO 9241-11:2018 (usability)
- rFactor Pro
- VI-grade VI-DriveSim
- Assetto Corsa Competizione
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- MATLAB/Simulink
6 modules
1.1Motion platforms from two to six degrees of freedom1.2The Stewart platform and inverse kinematics of the actuators1.3Direct-drive steering wheels and return torque1.4Load-cell pedal sets and calibration1.5Visual systems: projection, curved screens and VR headsets1.6Total latency of the driver-simulator loop1.7Spatial audio and tactile seat vibrations1.8Dynamic versus static simulators1.9Costs, maintenance and equipment service life1.10Workshop: measuring latency with a high-speed camera
2.1Multibody models versus lumped-parameter models2.2The Pacejka Magic Formula tyre model2.3Longitudinal and lateral load transfer2.4Powertrain, differential and torque maps2.5Aerodynamics: downforce maps by ride height2.6Laser scanning of circuits and the track model2.7Grip evolution and track temperature2.8Integration step and numerical stability2.9Correlating the model with real track data2.10Practical: fitting tyre curves with telemetry data
3.1The vestibular system and the driver's perception thresholds3.2The classical washout algorithm and high-pass filters3.3Tilt coordination to simulate sustained acceleration3.4Model predictive control in motion cueing3.5Simulator sickness: causes and assessment scales3.6Steering force feedback and self-aligning moment3.7Cues for sliding and loss of grip3.8Subjective tuning with reference drivers3.9Objective metrics of motion fidelity3.10Lab: tuning washout for high-energy braking
4.1Braking points, racing line and apex4.2Trail braking and vehicle rotation4.3Throttle management on corner exit4.4Visual references without real inertia cues4.5Lap consistency and controlling variability4.6Adapting to set-up changes during the session4.7Driving in the wet and on low grip4.8Simulating traffic, overtaking and defending4.9Driver fatigue, hydration and physical preparation4.10Practical: 20-lap run with a dispersion target
5.1Planning a pre-race simulator programme5.2Design of experiments to compare set-ups5.3Channel acquisition: speed, throttle, brake, steering5.4Lap overlays and time-delta analysis5.5Braking signature and g-g diagrams5.6Structured subjective driver feedback5.7Validating set-ups between simulator and track5.8Analysis tools: MoTeC i2 and Python scripts5.9Training novice drivers with measurable targets5.10Case study: preparing a new circuit in the simulator
6.1Defining the car, circuit and study objective6.2Configuring the simulation hardware and software6.3Correlating the model with reference data6.4Session protocol with the driver6.5Collecting telemetry and subjective data6.6Comparative analysis of set-ups6.7Technical conclusions report6.8Proposal for improving the simulator6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is rFactor Pro, VI-grade VI-DriveSim, Assetto Corsa Competizione, MoTeC i2 Pro and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: circuit preparation sessions with a professional driver, set-up correlation between simulator and track, and novice driver training at a racing school. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: ISO 8855:2011; ISO 3888-1:2018; ISO 7401:2011; ISO 4138:2021; ISO 26022:2010; SAE J2944; ISO 9241-11:2018.
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 rFactor Pro, VI-grade VI-DriveSim, Assetto Corsa Competizione, MoTeC i2 Pro and MATLAB/Simulink, 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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