Global V2X Systems Interoperability Course
Online course of 300 hours in global V2X systems interoperability. 6 modules covering the worldwide V2X landscape, standardisation and profiles, access layers, cross-border trust and security, testing, certification and governance, and a final project, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Compare the V2X ecosystems of Europe, the United States and Asia.
Interpret the main message and architecture standards.
Analyse the coexistence of ITS-G5 and C-V2X in the 5.9 GHz band.
Design interoperable trust models and certificates.
Plan conformance and interoperability testing.
Define technology migration strategies between regions.
Draw up a multi-region V2X interoperability proposal.
Who it's for
- V2X standardisation engineers.
- ITS interoperability specialists.
- Validation and test engineers at OEMs, suppliers and certification bodies.
- Connected vehicle systems architects.
- Vehicular PKI specialists.
- Connected mobility strategy consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ETSI EN 302 665 (ITS communications architecture)
- SAE J2735 (V2X message set dictionary)
- IEEE 1609.2 (security services for WAVE)
- ETSI TS 103 097 (security headers and certificate formats)
- 3GPP TS 23.285 (V2X services over LTE)
- ISO 21217 (ITS station architecture)
- UNECE Regulation No. 155 (vehicle cybersecurity)
- UNECE Regulation No. 156 (software updates)
- Wireshark
- asn1tools (Python)
- Vanetza
- ns-3
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Historical evolution of DSRC, ITS-G5 and C-V2X1.2Deployment in Europe, the United States and Asia1.3The FCC decision on the 5.9 GHz band1.4China's connected vehicle strategy1.5Japan and the 760 MHz band1.6International standardisation bodies1.7Industry consortia: 5GAA and Car 2 Car1.8Technology fragmentation and its costs1.9Interoperability roadmaps1.10Case study: regional comparison of deployments
2.1ETSI ITS technical committee2.2ISO/TC 204 intelligent transport systems2.3SAE J2735 and J3161 messages2.4Service profiles and minimum sets2.5Mapping between ETSI and SAE messages2.6ASN.1 and UPER encoding2.7Versioning and backward compatibility2.8Harmonisation between CEN and ISO standards2.9Conformance test profiles2.10Lab: comparing an ETSI and an SAE SPaT message
3.1IEEE 802.11p and its evolution to 802.11bd3.2C-V2X LTE PC5 and NR V2X3.3Co-channel coexistence3.4Multimode devices and gateways3.5Interoperability via cellular networks3.6Cloud platforms and hybrid services3.7Spectrum allocation by region3.8Impact of the technology choice on manufacturers3.9Technology migration scenarios3.10Practical: coexistence analysis at 5.9 GHz
4.1PKI models in Europe and the United States4.2US SCMS versus European CCMS4.3Trust lists and cross-certification4.4IEEE 1609.2 and ETSI TS 103 097 formats4.5Mutual recognition of authorities4.6Privacy and pseudonyms across regions4.7Revocation and misbehaviour management4.8Cybersecurity under UNECE R1554.9Software updates under R1564.10Workshop: designing a multi-region trust policy
5.1ETSI plugtests and interoperability events5.2OmniAir certification and conformance5.3Test benches and third-party test laboratories5.4Cross-border field tests5.5Governance of shared data and services5.6Agreements between public authorities and manufacturers5.7International funding models5.8Interoperability maturity indicators5.9Version life-cycle management5.10Case study: certification of an on-board unit
6.1Reference multi-region scenario6.2Regulatory gap analysis6.3Gateway and profile architecture6.4Proposed trust model6.5Conformance test plan6.6Migration roadmap6.7Governance and agreements6.8Risk analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your 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 the programme fits around full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Wireshark, asn1tools (Python), Vanetza, ns-3 and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: message conformance testing, interoperability plugtest events and comparative analysis of regional profiles. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: ETSI EN 302 665; SAE J2735; IEEE 1609.2; ETSI TS 103 097; 3GPP TS 23.285; ISO 21217; UNECE Regulation No. 155; UNECE Regulation No. 156.
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's 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 Wireshark, asn1tools (Python), Vanetza, ns-3 and MATLAB, 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 only need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's 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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