Diploma in Architecture and Packaging for Micromobility
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in micromobility architecture and packaging: 8 modules covering product architecture, geometry and dynamics, powertrain integration, battery packaging, chassis structure and materials, rider ergonomics, and manufacturing, assembly and service, with an assigned technical tutor.
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
Define modular product architectures for micromobility vehicles.
Analyse the geometry and dynamic stability of light vehicles.
Integrate the motor, controller and battery into confined spaces.
Size batteries by balancing range, volume and mass.
Design lightweight chassis and verify them with finite element analysis.
Incorporate ergonomic and serviceability criteria into the layout.
Evaluate the cost, mass and manufacturability of the proposed architecture.
Who it's for
- Product architecture engineers
- Mechanical design engineers
- Battery integration engineers
- Micromobility industrial designers
- Structural analysis engineers
- Industrialisation engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter micromobility
What you'll work with
- EN 17128 (light motorised vehicles for personal transport)
- EN 15194 (electrically power assisted cycles, EPAC)
- ISO 4210 (safety requirements for bicycles)
- EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light electric vehicles)
- IEC 62133-2 (safety of portable lithium cells and batteries)
- ISO 14040 (life cycle assessment: principles and framework)
- ISO 7250-1 (basic human body measurements for technological design)
- SolidWorks
- Siemens NX
- Ansys Mechanical
- MSC Adams
- Altair OptiStruct
8 modules
1.1Architectures of e-scooters, e-bikes and cargo bikes1.2Functional block diagram1.3Modular platforms and commonality1.4Mechanical and electrical interfaces1.5Design structure matrix (DSM)1.6Vehicle mass budget1.7Centre of gravity and stability1.8Folding and portability1.9Scalability across versions1.10Workshop: architecture breakdown of an e-scooter
2.1Wheelbase and steering angle2.2Steering trail and stability2.3Wheel diameter and obstacle clearance2.4Weight distribution and traction2.5Suspension for small wheels2.6Braking and load transfer2.7Rider position and reach2.8Multibody stability simulation2.9High-speed steering oscillations2.10Practical exercise: geometry study with a multibody model
3.1Hub motor versus mid-drive motor3.2Controller selection and cooling3.3Torque and cadence sensors3.4Chain, belt and internal gear transmissions3.5Electrical harness routing3.6Regenerative braking and energy recovery3.7Thermal management in confined spaces3.8Motor and transmission noise3.9Accessibility for servicing3.10Case study: integrating a mid-drive motor into the frame
4.118650 and 21700 cell formats4.2In-tube integrated battery versus external battery4.3Design of modules and mounts4.4Removable batteries for home charging4.5Mechanical protection against impacts4.6Thermal management and ventilation4.7Sealing and power connectors4.8Battery swapping in fleets4.9Usable volume versus range4.10Practical exercise: sizing a battery for a 40 km range
5.1Hydroformed 6061 and 7005 aluminium5.2High-strength steel and its joints5.3Magnesium and carbon composites5.4Casting and extrusion for platforms5.5Stiffness and strength calculation5.6Fatigue in welded areas5.7Design of the folding mechanism5.8Topology optimisation of parts5.9Cost versus mass by material5.10Laboratory: FEM analysis of an e-scooter deck
6.1Anthropometry from the 5th to 95th percentile6.2Posture and adjustable heights6.3Foot support surface6.4Handlebar, controls and reach6.5Carrying loads and accessories6.6Seats on seated vehicles6.7Display and connectivity integration6.8Integrated lighting and visibility6.9Accessibility for diverse users6.10Workshop: full-scale ergonomic mock-up
7.1Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)7.2Assembly sequence and tooling7.3Bill of materials and variants7.4Standardisation of fasteners7.5Design for fleet maintenance7.6Repairability and spare parts7.7Ecodesign and life cycle assessment7.8Target cost and value engineering7.9Industrialisation with external suppliers7.10Case study: reducing the part count of a frame
8.1Vehicle requirements and brief8.2Architecture concept8.3Component layout in CAD8.4Battery and motor packaging8.5Preliminary structural validation8.6User ergonomic study8.7Cost and mass analysis8.8Industrialisation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, 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 the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams and Altair OptiStruct, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real procedures: packaging studies in a digital mock-up, structural analysis of chassis and platforms, and ergonomic validation with full-scale prototypes. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 17128, EN 15194, ISO 4210, EN 50604-1, IEC 62133-2, ISO 14040, ISO 7250-1.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Ansys Mechanical, MSC Adams and Altair OptiStruct, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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