Rapid prototyping course with virtual reality
Online course of 300 hours in rapid prototyping with virtual reality. 6 modules covering extended reality technologies, model preparation for VR, immersive design review, ergonomics and assembly in VR, and application development, with an assigned technical tutor.
Rapid prototyping course with virtual reality — 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: ₹68,400 (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
Compare extended reality technologies for vehicle development.
Prepare CAD models for use in immersive environments.
Conduct collaborative design reviews in virtual reality.
Assess ergonomics and assembly using digital manikins.
Develop basic review applications in Unity or Unreal.
Measure usability with real users.
Justify the savings compared with a physical prototype.
Who it's for
- Virtual reality engineers.
- XR application developers.
- Vehicle designers.
- Ergonomics engineers.
- 3D visualisation specialists.
- Product engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9241-210:2019 (human-centred design)
- ISO/IEC 12113:2022 (glTF format)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP for 3D mechanical design)
- ISO 9241-11:2018 (usability)
- ISO 7250-1:2017 (anthropometric measurements)
- ISO/IEC 18039:2019 (mixed and augmented reality reference model)
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Autodesk VRED
- Blender
- PiXYZ Studio
6 modules
1.1Virtual, augmented and mixed reality1.2Headsets: Meta Quest, Varjo and HTC Vive1.3Head, hand and body tracking1.4CAVE rooms and powerwalls1.5Resolution, field of view and latency1.6VR motion sickness and how to mitigate it1.7Computing and rendering hardware1.8Costs and return in vehicle development1.9Uses at vehicle manufacturers and racing teams1.10Practical exercise: comparative evaluation of two headsets
2.1Exporting from CAD to polygonal formats2.2Tessellation and polygon reduction2.3The glTF format and scene exchange2.4PBR materials: paint, carbon and metal2.5Lighting and environment maps2.6Levels of detail and performance2.7Hierarchical organisation of parts2.8Updating models with design changes2.9Managing model confidentiality2.10Workshop: converting a CAD assembly into a VR scene
3.1Full-scale styling review3.2Collaborative multi-user sessions3.3Annotations and measurements in the virtual environment3.4Comparing design variants3.5Assessing visibility from the driving position3.6Component packaging review3.7Interference detection3.8Recording design decisions3.9Integration with the PLM workflow3.10Practical exercise: design review of a cockpit
4.1Digital manikins and anthropometry4.2Reach to controls and steering wheel4.3Accessibility for maintenance4.4Assembly and disassembly simulation4.5Pit stop operations in a virtual environment4.6Operator motion capture4.7Augmented reality in the workshop4.8Validation with real users4.9Usability indicators4.10Lab: accessibility study for a brake change
5.1Unity versus Unreal Engine5.2Interaction with controllers and hands5.3Physics and object interactions5.43D user interface5.5Measurement and section-cut scripts5.6Performance and frame rate optimisation5.7Deployment on standalone headsets5.8User testing and improvement5.9Application documentation5.10Workshop: review application with section cuts
6.1Selecting the component or vehicle6.2Model preparation6.3Scene and lighting6.4Implemented review functions6.5Evaluation session with users6.6Analysis of usability results6.7Proposed design changes6.8Cost comparison against a physical prototype6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 each intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Unreal Engine, Unity, Autodesk VRED, Blender and PiXYZ Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures: a full-scale cockpit design review, a maintenance accessibility study and a collaborative multi-user session. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 9241-210:2019, ISO/IEC 12113:2022, ISO 10303-242, ISO 9241-11:2018, ISO 7250-1:2017, ISO/IEC 18039:2019.
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 Unreal Engine, Unity, Autodesk VRED, Blender and PiXYZ Studio, 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 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.
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