Course on urban micromobility of the future
Online course of 300 hours in the urban micromobility of the future, structured in 6 modules covering micromobility vehicles, safety and technical requirements, shared services and business models, urban planning and future technologies, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on urban micromobility of the future — studying from Canada
Canada is building capacity in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, supported by federal and provincial investment. Ontario's automotive corridor is attracting battery cell and materials projects, while Québec and British Columbia have strong hydro-powered grids and clean technology clusters. Hydrogen research and fuel cell development are active in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on battery systems, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy storage, with employers including automakers, cell manufacturers and utilities.
Fees for Canada: C$852 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies regulate electromobility or battery engineering titles?
In Canada, the title Professional Engineer is regulated by provincial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which require accredited education and supervised experience. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer P.Eng. status. Employers or relevant bodies decide recognition, so check with them directly.
Is there demand in Canada for battery, hydrogen and electrification skills?
Canada has growing activity in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen, with projects in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. Employers generally assess candidates on technical skills, project evidence and experience. A SEIUM final project can demonstrate your competence, but how a private qualification is viewed rests with each employer, so ask them before committing.
Can I study this while working, and what level of English is required?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home without a student visa and schedule around your job. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Instruction is in English, so you should be comfortable with technical English. Instalments and possible employer sponsorship can help with costs.
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What you will be able to do
Classify micromobility vehicles and their technical requirements.
Apply safety and traffic regulations for personal mobility vehicles.
Analyse business models for shared services.
Plan urban infrastructure for micromobility.
Assess the safety risks of light vehicle batteries.
Interpret usage data for urban management.
Design a micromobility plan for an urban area.
Who it's for
- Urban mobility technicians.
- Micromobility service managers.
- Transport planners.
- Shared fleet operations managers.
- Sustainable mobility consultants.
- Municipal traffic officers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work in local government.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 970/2020 (amendment of the Spanish General Traffic and General Vehicle Regulations)
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles)
- UNE-EN 17128 (light motorised personal vehicles without type approval)
- UNE-EN 15194 (electrically power-assisted cycles, EPAC)
- UNE-EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light electric vehicles)
- Law 7/2021 (Spanish law on climate change and energy transition)
- DGT Resolution of 12 January 2022 (Spanish characteristics manual for personal mobility vehicles)
- QGIS
- PTV Visum
- General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS)
- Mobility Data Specification (MDS)
- Power BI
6 modules
1.1E-scooters and personal mobility vehicles1.2Pedal-assisted bicycles1.3Electric mopeds and category L vehicles1.4Light urban cargo vehicles1.5Hub motors and mid-drive motors1.6Batteries for light vehicles1.7Brakes, wheels and stability1.8Connectivity and electronic locking1.9Durability and service life in shared fleets1.10Case study: technical comparison of three shared e-scooters
2.1Classification of personal mobility vehicles (VMP) in Spain2.2Certification according to the DGT characteristics manual2.3E-bike requirements according to EN 151942.4Electrical safety of light vehicle batteries2.5Fire risk when charging at home2.6Accident rates and risk factors2.7User protective equipment2.8Municipal traffic bylaws2.9Roadside inspection and enforcement2.10Practical exercise: conformity check of a personal mobility vehicle
3.1Public bike-sharing systems3.2Dockless shared e-scooters3.3Municipal licences and tenders3.4Collection, charging and battery swapping3.5Maintenance of shared fleets3.6Unit economics per trip3.7Usage data and open standards3.8Insurance and third-party liability3.9Intermodality with public transport3.10Workshop: business model for an e-scooter service
4.1Cycle lane networks and cycle routes4.2Traffic calming and 30 km/h zones4.3Parking and public space4.4Low-emission zones4.5Mobility as a Service (MaaS)4.6Last-mile urban freight distribution4.7Mobility surveys and demand modelling4.8Accessibility and territorial equity4.9Sustainable mobility indicators4.10Case study: micromobility assessment of a neighbourhood
5.1Geofencing and zone-based speed control5.2Pavement detection and computer vision5.3Autonomous light delivery vehicles5.4Swappable batteries and standardisation5.5Solar charging and smart stations5.6Recyclable materials and ecodesign5.7Life cycle assessment of micromobility5.8Urban data platforms5.9Light three- and four-wheeled vehicles5.10Practical exercise: geofencing proposal for a historic city centre
6.1Assessment of the urban area6.2Objectives and expected demand6.3Selection of vehicles and services6.4Infrastructure and parking design6.5Operating and maintenance model6.6Regulatory framework and licences6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Economic and environmental viability6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your 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 the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software and data standards are QGIS, PTV Visum, General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS), Mobility Data Specification (MDS) and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: a mobility assessment of a neighbourhood, an economic evaluation of a shared service and conformity checks of light vehicles. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Royal Decree 970/2020, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UNE-EN 17128, UNE-EN 15194, UNE-EN 50604-1, Law 7/2021, DGT Resolution of 12 January 2022.
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 capable of running 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 QGIS, PTV Visum, General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS), Mobility Data Specification (MDS), Power BI, 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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