Postgraduate Diploma in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge. 8 modules covering ETSI EN 302 637-2 (CAM), ETSI TS 103 324 (CPM) and SUMO. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge — studying from Ireland
Ireland hosts research and development teams of several global technology and automotive suppliers, with particular strength in software, embedded systems and data engineering for connected mobility. Universities and research centres such as the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics and the ADAPT Centre contribute work relevant to perception, machine learning and vehicle software. Engineers in this area develop software architectures, validate ADAS functions and address cybersecurity and over-the-air update requirements. Standards and safety expectations are shaped by European type-approval frameworks and international functional safety and automotive software standards.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised Irish body that governs autonomous and ADAS engineering credentials?
There is no separate statutory credential for autonomous or ADAS engineering in Ireland. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers and sets chartership standards. Road traffic and vehicle safety are overseen by bodies such as the Road Safety Authority. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their standing rests with employers or the relevant body.
Do Irish employers in software-defined vehicles and ADAS value this type of study?
Ireland has a notable software and technology sector, and some firms work on vehicle software, sensing and connectivity. Employers generally look for demonstrable software skills, project work and experience. A private online qualification may add to a profile, but its value is for each employer to determine. Make sure your portfolio shows what you can actually build.
Is this workable part-time, and do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes, the programme is online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland without travel, and no student visa is needed. You do need strong English for technical material and assessments. Workload varies by programme: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diplomas and 300 for specialist courses. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture and services of C-ITS systems.
Compare the ITS-G5 and C-V2X radio access technologies.
Implement collective perception using CPM messages.
Design edge computing architectures for V2X.
Specify cooperative manoeuvres between vehicles and infrastructure.
Evaluate cooperative systems through coupled simulation.
Analyse the security and privacy of V2X communications.
Who it's for
- V2X communications engineer who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- C-ITS systems engineer who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- Edge computing architect who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- Cooperative perception engineer who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- 5G network engineer who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- Intelligent transport consultant who wants to specialise in C-V2X/ITS-G5 and Cooperative Perception at the Edge.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who want to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ETSI EN 302 637-2 (CAM)
- ETSI TS 103 324 (CPM)
- ETSI EN 302 663 (ITS-G5)
- 3GPP TS 23.287
- ETSI GS MEC 003
- SAE J2735
- SAE J3216
- Directive 2010/40/EU (ITS)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1ITS station architecture1.2Day 1 and Day 1.5 services1.3CAM and DENM messages1.4C-Roads platform1.5Safety and efficiency use cases1.6Deployment in Europe and Spain1.7Interoperability between manufacturers1.8C-ITS business model1.9Roadside units and control centres1.10Case study: analysis of a C-ITS corridor
2.1ITS-G5 based on IEEE 802.11p2.2LTE-V2X in mode 4 and PC52.35G NR-V2X2.4Performance comparison2.5Coexistence in the 5.9 GHz band2.6Uu communications with the network2.7DCC congestion control2.8Field radio measurements2.9Propagation and losses in urban environments2.10Laboratory: V2X channel simulation
3.1Collective perception message CPM3.2Generation rules and redundancy3.3Objects and free regions3.4Fusion of received objects3.5Uncertainty and latency3.6Infrastructure sensors as a source3.7VAM messages for vulnerable road users3.8Benefit in occlusions3.9Channel load generated by CPM3.10Practice: fusion of simulated CPM messages
4.1ETSI MEC architecture4.2Roadside edge units4.3Edge perception with cameras and LiDAR4.4Distribution of AI models4.5End-to-end latency4.6Orchestration with Kubernetes4.75G network slicing4.8Vehicle computation offloading4.9Mobility between edge nodes4.10Laboratory: perception inference at the edge
5.1Manoeuvre coordination messages5.2Truck platooning5.3Cooperative motorway merging5.4Cooperative intersections5.5SPATEM and MAPEM messages5.6GLOSA and efficiency5.7Intention conflicts5.8SAE J3216 cooperation classes5.9Yielding to emergency vehicles5.10Case study: design of a cooperative intersection
6.1Coupled traffic and network simulation6.2SUMO, OMNeT++ and Veins6.3Artery for ETSI stacks6.4CARLA with V2X6.5PDR and age of information metrics6.6Scalability at high density6.7Track and field trials6.8Interoperability at plugtests6.9Market penetration and benefit6.10Practice: cooperative scenario in Veins
7.1Message and certificate security7.2Pseudonyms and privacy7.3False data injection7.4Plausibility checking7.5European C-ITS framework7.6Spectrum allocation7.7Liability for cooperative decisions7.8Edge data governance7.9Trust in third-party data7.10Workshop: threat analysis of collective perception
8.1Selected use case8.2Vehicle-infrastructure architecture8.3Selection of the radio technology8.4Proposed edge node8.5Cooperative information fusion8.6Scenario simulation8.7Performance evaluation8.8Security analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SUMO, Veins, OMNeT++, Artery, CARLA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures for collective perception simulation at an intersection, deployment of inference at an edge node, and V2X latency assessment along a corridor. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the architecture and services of C-ITS systems.
Compare the ITS-G5 and C-V2X radio access technologies.
Implement collective perception using CPM messages.
Design edge computing architectures for V2X.
Specify cooperative manoeuvres between vehicles and infrastructure.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 spread over 6 to 8 months. This is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses SUMO, Veins, OMNeT++, Artery, CARLA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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