Postgraduate Diploma in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in UDS/OBD diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA. 8 modules covering ISO 14229-1:2020, ISO 15765-2:2024 and Vector CANoe. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA — 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: €1,490 (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 vehicle diagnostic architecture.
Apply the services of the UDS protocol.
Interpret the legal requirements of OBD.
Design health monitoring for embedded systems.
Implement remote diagnostic services while respecting privacy.
Plan robust FOTA reprogramming.
Validate diagnostic specifications in an automated way.
Who it's for
- Diagnostics engineer who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- OBD engineer who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- Bootloader software engineer who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- Diagnostics validation engineer who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- Remote diagnostics specialist who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- Advanced aftersales technician who wants to specialise in UDS/OBD Diagnostics, Health Monitoring and FOTA.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to join automotive manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14229-1:2020
- ISO 15765-2:2024
- ISO 13400
- SAE J1979-2
- ISO 27145
- ISO 22901-1
- ISO 20078
- UNECE R156
8 modules · 800 h
1.1On-board and off-board diagnostics1.2Diagnostic communication stack1.3ISO-TP transport over CAN per ISO 15765-21.4IP-based diagnostics with DoIP ISO 134001.5Diagnostic event manager in AUTOSAR1.6Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and their structure1.7Freeze frame data and extended records1.8Distributed diagnostics in zonal architectures1.9Workshop diagnostic tools1.10Case study: diagnostic map of a zonal architecture
2.1Client-server model of ISO 14229-12.2Diagnostic sessions and timers2.3Read and write by identifier2.4DTC management: reading and clearing2.5Routine control and actuator tests2.6Data transfer for reprogramming2.7Diagnostic access control and authentication2.8Negative responses and their interpretation2.9Diagnostic description with ODX ISO 229012.10Laboratory: UDS session with Vector CANoe
3.1Origin and obligations of OBD3.2Modes and PIDs of SAE J19793.3OBD with UDS per SAE J1979-23.4WWH-OBD per ISO 271453.5Emission monitors and readiness3.6Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)3.7Access to repair information (RMI)3.8OBD in electric vehicles3.9OBD in heavy-duty vehicles with SAE J19393.10Practice: reading OBD monitors of a test vehicle
4.1Health monitoring of ECUs and sensors4.2Health indicators for batteries and actuators4.3Detection of ADAS sensor degradation4.4Ageing and cycle counters4.5Network diagnostics and message loss4.6Vehicle-level health aggregation4.7Thresholds, hysteresis and filtering4.8Health reporting to the backend4.9Relationship with functional safety4.10Workshop: health model of a front camera
5.1Remote diagnostic architectures5.2Extended vehicle access per ISO 200785.3Remote reading of DTCs and status data5.4Predictive diagnostics in the backend5.5Owner privacy and consent5.6Remote access security5.7Integration with aftersales service5.8Reducing workshop visits5.9Effectiveness indicators5.10Case study: remote diagnostic service for a van fleet
6.1UDS reprogramming sequence6.2Bootloaders and memory partitions6.3Integrity and signature verification6.4FOTA versus workshop reprogramming6.5Preconditions: battery, status and speed6.6Parallel reprogramming of multiple ECUs6.7Recovery from programming failures6.8UNECE R156 requirements6.9Reprogramming record6.10Practice: UDS reprogramming sequence on the bench
7.1Diagnostic requirements specification7.2UDS conformance testing7.3Fault injection to generate DTCs7.4Validation of ODX against the ECU7.5OBD tests for type approval7.6Automation of diagnostic testing7.7Change management in the specification7.8Interoperability testing with workshop tools7.9Validation reports7.10Laboratory: automated diagnostic test suite
8.1Selection of the ECU or system8.2Diagnostic specification8.3UDS services design8.4Applicable OBD requirements8.5Health monitoring model8.6FOTA process8.7Validation plan8.8Technical report8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned 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 Vector CANoe, Vector CANdelaStudio, Softing DTS, ETAS INCA, python-udsoncan, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures of UDS diagnostic sessions on the bench, OBD conformity tests and ECU reprogramming with integrity verification. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the vehicle diagnostic architecture.
Apply the services of the UDS protocol.
Interpret the legal requirements of OBD.
Design health monitoring for embedded systems.
Implement remote diagnostic services while respecting privacy.
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 the reading of 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 spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You work with Vector CANoe, Vector CANdelaStudio, Softing DTS, ETAS INCA, python-udsoncan. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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