European Regulation Course on Urban STIs
Online course of 300 hours in European regulation of urban ITS: 6 modules covering European smart transport policy, the ITS Directive and its revision, data, interoperability and standards, related urban regulation, practical application in cities, and a European regulatory compliance project, with an assigned technical tutor.
European Regulation Course on Urban STIs — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹68,400 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
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
Understand the European regulatory architecture for ITS.
Interpret the ITS Directive and its delegated acts.
Apply the data standards required by European regulation.
Relate ITS regulation to associated urban regulation.
Identify obligations applicable to local authorities.
Integrate European requirements into public procurement.
Prepare a European regulatory compliance plan for a city.
Who it's for
- European affairs officers
- Transport policy consultants
- ITS compliance managers
- EU funding managers
- Technical staff at transport authorities
- Mobility data specialists
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into local government
What you'll work with
- Directive 2010/40/EU (intelligent transport systems)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2661 (amending Directive 2010/40/EU)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1926 (multimodal travel information services)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670 (real-time traffic information services)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No 886/2013 (minimum road safety-related traffic information)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 (trans-European transport network)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- EN 16157 DATEX II (traffic data exchange)
- EUR-Lex (EU law database)
- Spanish Ministry of Transport NAP (National Access Point for mobility data)
- Chouette (NeTEx data editor and validator)
- QGIS
- DATEX II Schema Tool
6 modules
1.1The Transport White Paper and the European Green Deal1.2The 2020 Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy1.3The 2021 New EU Urban Mobility Framework1.4Role of the Commission, the Parliament and the Council1.5Directives, regulations and delegated acts1.6Transposition into Spanish law1.7The European C-ITS Platform and expert groups1.8CEF and Horizon Europe funding1.9Urban nodes of the trans-European network1.10Case study: tracking a delegated act in EUR-Lex
2.1Priority areas of Directive 2010/40/EU2.2Revision through Directive (EU) 2023/26612.3National access points for data2.4Multimodal travel information specifications2.5Real-time traffic information2.6Minimum road safety-related traffic information2.7Safe and secure truck parking services2.8eCall and emergency calls2.9National progress reports2.10Practical exercise: analysis of the Spanish national access point
3.1Standardisation mandate M/4533.2DATEX II and its mandatory use3.3NeTEx and SIRI in public transport3.4National data profiles3.5The common European mobility data space3.6The Data Act and the Data Governance Act3.7Quality and metadata of datasets3.8Declarations of compliance3.9Supervision by national bodies3.10Workshop: validating a NeTEx dataset against the national profile
4.1Sustainable urban mobility plans under the TEN-T Regulation4.2Sustainable urban mobility indicators4.3The recast Ambient Air Quality Directive4.4The AFIR Regulation and charging in urban nodes4.5The Clean Vehicles Directive4.6European accessibility and transport services4.7NIS2 cybersecurity in transport4.8The Artificial Intelligence Act and traffic systems4.9Data protection in ITS services4.10Case study: compliance of a TEN-T urban node
5.1Direct obligations for local authorities5.2Integration into tender specifications5.3Compliance auditing of ITS services5.4European programmes and calls for proposals5.5City networks such as Eurocities and Polis5.6Good practice from European cities5.7Monitoring legislative proposals5.8Participation in public consultations5.9Risks of non-compliance5.10Practical exercise: matrix of European obligations for a city council
6.1Selection of the urban case6.2Inventory of existing ITS services6.3Identification of applicable obligations6.4Gap analysis6.5Data adaptation plan6.6Procurement requirements6.7Implementation timeline6.8European funding strategy6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original legislation and applied exercises. The working software is EUR-Lex, the Spanish Ministry of Transport National Access Point (NAP), Chouette, QGIS and DATEX II Schema Tool, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: analysis of regulatory obligations, validation of datasets and compliance audits of services. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Directive 2010/40/EU; Directive (EU) 2023/2661; Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1926; Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/670; Delegated Regulation (EU) No 886/2013; Regulation (EU) 2024/1679; Regulation (EU) 2023/1804; EN 16157 DATEX II.
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 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 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 EUR-Lex, the Spanish Ministry of Transport NAP, Chouette, QGIS and DATEX II Schema Tool, 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 need an internet connection, a computer able to run 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.
Related programmes
Alternating Current Railway Electrification Course
Online course of 300 hours in AC railway electrification, structured in 6 modules covering AC traction systems, substations, high-speed overhead contact lines, electromagnetic compatibility and energy…
Course on Regulations and Standards in Urban Electric Mobility
Online course of 300 hours in urban e-mobility legislation and regulation: 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Law 7/2021 and Royal Decree 1052/2022 applied to…
Airport Security Course according to ICAO
Online course of 300 hours in airport security under ICAO, structured in 6 modules covering the international aviation security framework, airport security management, security controls, quality,…
More in Civil, Rail & Smart Cities
All Civil, Rail & Smart Cities programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships