Diploma in Euro NCAP Strategy and Test Programme Preparation
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Euro NCAP strategy and test programme preparation. 8 modules covering the Euro NCAP protocol, occupant and child protection, vulnerable road users, safety assist, test programme preparation and results management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Euro NCAP Strategy and Test Programme Preparation — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹95,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
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
Interpret the structure and protocols of Euro NCAP.
Optimise adult occupant protection.
Ensure child protection and child seat compatibility.
Improve the protection of vulnerable road users.
Validate safety assist systems.
Prepare rating-oriented test programmes.
Manage results and their communication.
Who it's for
- Passive safety engineers.
- ADAS systems engineers.
- Euro NCAP rating managers.
- Crash simulation engineers.
- Test coordinators.
- Pedestrian protection engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Euro NCAP assessment protocols (European new car assessment)
- Euro NCAP Vision 2030 (programme roadmap)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (General Safety Regulation)
- UN Regulation No. 137 (full-width frontal impact)
- UN Regulation No. 135 (pole side impact)
- UN Regulation No. 127 (pedestrian protection)
- UN Regulation No. 152 (advanced emergency braking)
- LS-DYNA
- ESI PAM-CRASH
- IPG CarMaker
- DIAdem
8 modules
1.1History and governance of Euro NCAP1.2Structure of the four assessment areas1.3Vision 2030 roadmap1.4Star rating system1.5Protocol update cycles1.6Relationship with type approval1.7Selection of tested vehicles1.8Validity of ratings1.9Impact on the European market1.10Case study: analysis of a recent vehicle's report
2.1MPDB frontal test2.2Full-width frontal test2.3Side and pole impact2.4Whiplash test2.5Rescue and extrication assessment2.6THOR and WorldSID dummies2.7Far-side interaction2.8Penalty criteria2.9Restraint optimisation2.10Practical exercise: estimating the adult occupant score
3.1Dynamic tests with Q dummies3.2Installation of restraint systems3.3List of assessed systems3.4Child presence detection3.5Deactivatable passenger airbag3.6Installation assessment3.7Anchorage ergonomics3.8Labelling requirements3.9Common design improvements3.10Workshop: checking child seat compatibility
4.1Head impact on the bonnet4.2Upper and lower leg impact4.3Active bonnet and external airbags4.4Pedestrian and cyclist AEB4.5Automatic braking for motorcyclists4.6Door-opening tests4.7Vehicle front-end design4.8Pedestrian impact simulation4.9Score maps4.10Lab: pedestrian head impact simulation
5.1Car-to-car AEB5.2Lane keeping and ELK5.3Speed assistance5.4Driver monitoring5.5Track test scenarios5.6Soft targets and platforms5.7Assisted driving assessment5.8Robustness tests5.9Driver–system interaction5.10Case study: lane keeping test plan
6.1Target score strategy6.2Development test matrix6.3In-house tests versus external laboratory6.4Prototypes and series parts6.5Manufacturer data dossier6.6Manufacturer self-verified tests6.7Accepted virtual simulation6.8Schedule management6.9Programme budget6.10Workshop: test programme for five stars
7.1Review of test data7.2Technical discussion with Euro NCAP7.3Handling unexpected failures7.4Product updates7.5Communicating results7.6Commercial use of the rating7.7Relations with fleets and the press7.8Recording lessons learned7.9Preparing the next model7.10Practical exercise: action plan after a three-star result
8.1Selecting the vehicle8.2Rating target8.3Gap analysis8.4Test plan8.5Simulation plan8.6Safety assist strategy8.7Risk management8.8Conclusions and lines of improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LS-DYNA, ESI PAM-CRASH, IPG CarMaker and DIAdem, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: an MPDB frontal impact test, a cyclist AEB track test and a pedestrian head impact simulation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: Euro NCAP assessment protocols, Euro NCAP Vision 2030, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, UN Regulation No. 137, UN Regulation No. 135, UN Regulation No. 127, UN Regulation No. 152.
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. A university degree is not 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 LS-DYNA, ESI PAM-CRASH, IPG CarMaker and DIAdem, 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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