Diploma in Risk-Based Scenarios and Simulation for ADAS/AD
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD. 8 modules covering fundamentals, ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF), analysis with Medini Analyze, design, systems integration, reliability and validation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Risk-Based Scenarios and Simulation for ADAS/AD — studying from Ireland
Ireland's regulated industries, including aviation, medical devices, energy, transport and food, require rigorous safety, reliability and compliance processes. Engineers in regulation, safety and homologation roles prepare certification evidence, perform reliability and risk analysis and manage conformity assessment. Key regulators such as the Health and Safety Authority, the Irish Aviation Authority and the Health Products Regulatory Authority set requirements that span multiple sectors. National standards are maintained by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, which represents Ireland within European and international standardisation.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies handle regulation and homologation, and does this qualification relate to them?
In Ireland, regulatory and safety matters involve bodies such as the Health and Safety Authority and the National Standards Authority of Ireland for standards work. Professional engineering status is typically pursued through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant registration, approval or homologation rights.
How do Irish employers in RAMS and safety-critical sectors regard private online qualifications?
Employers in safety-critical industries in Ireland usually require verifiable competence and recognised certifications for RAMS and homologation roles. A private online qualification may complement your experience, but whether it counts is entirely at the employer's discretion. There is no guarantee of recognition or of any role.
How much time does the programme take, and can I pay in instalments?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Ireland at your own pace. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees, and each student receives 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
Master the technical fundamentals of risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD and its regulatory vocabulary.
Apply ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO/SAE 21434 to real design and validation decisions.
Build and correlate calculation models with Medini Analyze and ANSYS medini.
Plan and run test campaigns on conformity test benches and EMC pre-compliance laboratories.
Analyse operating data and turn it into engineering decisions.
Prepare the technical and compliance dossier required by the client or the regulator.
Lead a risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD project technically from start to finish.
Who it's for
- Functional safety engineers looking to build expertise in risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD.
- Type-approval managers who need a solid grounding in risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD.
- RAMS specialists working on projects that involve risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD.
- Product quality auditors responsible for reviewing products in this area.
- Regulatory compliance managers seeking an applied understanding of the applicable standards.
- Certification managers managing certification in this field.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
- ISO 21448 (SOTIF) (safety of the intended functionality)
- ISO/SAE 21434 (road vehicle cybersecurity engineering)
- UNECE R155 (cybersecurity management system)
- UNECE R156 (software updates and software update management system)
- UNECE R157 (automated lane keeping systems, ALKS)
- IEC 61508 (functional safety of E/E/PE safety-related systems)
- EN 50126 (RAMS) (railway RAMS)
- EN 50128 (railway software for control and protection systems)
- EN 50129 (railway safety-related electronic systems)
- Medini Analyze
- ANSYS medini
- Isograph Reliability Workbench
- PTC Windchill FMEA
- Enterprise Architect
8 modules
1.1Core concepts and quantities of risk-based scenarios and simulation for ADAS/AD1.2Technology landscape and state of the art1.3Technical terminology and reference documentation1.4Physical and engineering principles applied to the case1.5Functional architecture: from requirements to components1.6Interfaces and dependencies with adjacent systems1.7Typical use cases in the sector1.8Common errors and how to detect them early1.9Data sources and quality criteria1.10Guided exercise: initial diagnosis
2.1Applicable regulatory framework: overview2.2Hierarchy of standards and conflicts between standards2.3Mandatory requirements versus good practice2.4Acceptance criteria and required evidence2.5Technical documentation and traceability2.6Change management and configuration control2.7Audits, inspections and non-conformities2.8Responsibilities and allocation of scope2.9Interpretation of critical clauses2.10Exercise: regulatory checklist
3.1Setting up the model: assumptions and simplifications3.2Selection of tools and working environment3.3Preparation of input data3.4Workflow and good modelling practice3.5Discretisation and case preparation3.6Boundary conditions and load cases3.7Convergence control and numerical verification3.8Sensitivity analysis and parametric study3.9Automation and reuse of models3.10Exercise: building a baseline model
4.1Design requirements and starting criteria4.2Solution alternatives and comparative analysis4.3Sizing and safety margins4.4Selection of materials, equipment or components4.5Integration with the rest of the system4.6Cost, schedule and manufacturing constraints4.7Reliability, maintainability and service life4.8Sustainability and efficiency in design4.9Design review and risk management4.10Exercise: documented design proposal
5.1System architecture and functional breakdown5.2Interface definition and control5.3Protocols and data exchange5.4Progressive integration and interface testing5.5Electromagnetic and environmental compatibility5.6Configuration management of the whole system5.7Resolving conflicts between subsystems5.8Commissioning of the integrated system5.9Traceability from requirements to verification5.10Exercise: interface matrix
6.1Hazard identification and preliminary analysis6.2Failure modes and effects analysis6.3Fault trees and quantitative analysis6.4Allocation of reliability targets6.5Barriers, redundancy and fault tolerance6.6Human factors and operating errors6.7Safety evidence and argumentation6.8Risk management throughout the life cycle6.9Indicators and in-service monitoring6.10Exercise: risk analysis of a case
7.1Verification and validation strategy7.2Test plan: scope and coverage7.3Instrumentation and data acquisition7.4Laboratory testing versus field testing7.5Model-to-measurement correlation7.6Handling uncertainty and tolerances7.7Failure analysis and corrective actions7.8Commissioning and acceptance criteria7.9Documenting the validation dossier7.10Exercise: validation report
8.1Case definition and success criteria8.2Gathering input data and requirements8.3Work planning and deliverables8.4Technical development guided by the tutor8.5Applying the regulatory framework to the case8.6Verification of results and critical analysis8.7Documenting the deliverable8.8Technical defence and peer review8.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement8.10Final project: final assessment and close-out of the programme
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 can be combined with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Medini Analyze, ANSYS medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, PTC Windchill FMEA, Enterprise Architect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures from conformity test benches, EMC pre-compliance laboratories and safety-validation HIL rigs. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrative project.
Standards covered: ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, UNECE R156, UNECE R157, IEC 61508, EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128, EN 50129.
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.
- 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 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 Medini Analyze, ANSYS medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench and PTC Windchill FMEA, 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 capable of running 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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