Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry. 8 modules covering ISO 11898-1, ISO 11898-2 and Vector CANoe. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry — 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: ₹137,000 (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
Design network architectures for competition vehicles.
Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.
Understand how FlexRay works.
Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.
Design real-time telemetry systems.
Use measurement and diagnostic protocols.
Integrate and diagnose in-vehicle networks.
Who it's for
- Vehicle network engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Telemetry engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Competition electronics engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Embedded systems engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Integration engineer who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Cabling technician who wants to specialise in CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet Networks for Telemetry.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- ISO 11898-1
- ISO 11898-2
- ISO 17458-1
- IEEE 802.3bw
- IEEE 802.1AS
- IEEE 1588
- ISO 15765-2
- ISO 14229-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Network architectures in competition1.2Bus, star and ring topologies1.3Latency and determinism requirements1.4Bandwidth per subsystem1.5Networks in standard F1 ECUs1.6Gateways between networks1.7Noise and EMC in cabling1.8Competition connectors and cabling1.9Trends in vehicle networks1.10Case study: network architecture of a GT car
2.1CAN physical layer and terminations2.2CAN frame and arbitration2.3CAN FD and high speeds2.4DBC databases2.5Message and signal design2.6Bus load and scheduling2.7Error detection and management2.8Diagnostics with analysers2.9Higher-layer protocols ISO-TP and J19392.10Laboratory: CAN traffic analysis with CANoe
3.1FlexRay architecture3.2Static and dynamic segments3.3Global clock synchronisation3.4Fault tolerance and dual channels3.5Configuration with FIBEX3.6Applications in active chassis3.7Comparison with CAN and Ethernet3.8FlexRay diagnostics3.9Current state of the technology3.10Practice: designing a FlexRay cycle
4.1100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 physical layer4.2Switches and VLANs4.3Service-oriented communication SOME/IP4.4Time-Sensitive Networking for deterministic traffic4.5Synchronisation with PTP IEEE 15884.6Quality of service4.7Ethernet network security4.8Analysis tools4.9Applications in telemetry4.10Workshop: traffic capture with Wireshark
5.1Real-time telemetry architecture5.2Radio links and bands5.3Data compression5.4Channel prioritisation5.5Packet loss and recovery5.6Track antennas5.7Bidirectional telemetry and regulations5.8Link security5.9Data storage in the garage5.10Case study: telemetry design for a street circuit
6.1XCP over CAN6.2XCP over Ethernet6.3UDS diagnostic services6.4MDF4 data format6.5Time synchronisation of measurements6.6Tool integration6.7Acquisition performance6.8Access security6.9Good practice in measurement configuration6.10Practice: XCP measurement configuration
7.1Network integration plan7.2Bench network testing7.3Fault diagnosis7.4Network simulation tools7.5Latency validation7.6Network documentation7.7Change management7.8Lessons learned log7.9Preventive cable maintenance7.10Case study: intermittent CAN fault
8.1Requirements definition8.2Network architecture8.3CAN message design8.4Ethernet segment design8.5Telemetry design8.6Integration plan8.7Load and latency testing8.8Final system evaluation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for CAN traffic analysis in vehicles, latency testing on a network bench and telemetry configuration on a circuit. 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.
Design network architectures for competition vehicles.
Configure and diagnose CAN and CAN FD networks.
Understand how FlexRay works.
Apply automotive Ethernet and time synchronisation.
Design real-time telemetry systems.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Vector CANalyzer, PEAK PCAN-View, McLaren ATLAS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the 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 higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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