ISO 15118 and Plug & Charge Course
Online course of 300 hours in ISO 15118 and Plug & Charge: 6 modules covering the structure of ISO 15118, Plug & Charge authentication, the V2G public key infrastructure, ISO 15118-20 advanced functions and implementation and testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the structure and scope of the ISO 15118 series.
Describe the Plug & Charge authorisation flow.
Manage a public key infrastructure for EV charging.
Apply the advanced functions of ISO 15118-20.
Implement and test ISO 15118 communication stacks.
Assess cybersecurity risks in EV charging.
Plan the deployment of Plug & Charge on a real network.
Who it's for
- V2G communication software engineers.
- EV charging cybersecurity specialists.
- ISO 15118 integration engineers.
- E-mobility backend architects.
- Charger validation engineers.
- Standardisation consultants in EV charging.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into charger manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 15118-1 (general information and use cases)
- ISO 15118-2 (network and application protocol)
- ISO 15118-20 (second-generation protocol)
- ISO 15118-3 (physical and data link layer requirements)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging system: general requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, AFIR)
- IEC 63110-1 (management of charging infrastructures)
- ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity engineering)
- Josev
- EVerest
- Wireshark
- OpenSSL
- Keysight Scienlab Charging Discovery System
6 modules
1.1Parts 1 to 20 and their scope1.2Use cases defined in Part 11.3V2G communication stack1.4Physical and data link layer of Part 31.5Network layer: IPv6 and SDP1.6EXI encoding of XML messages1.7ISO 15118-2 versus ISO 15118-201.8Conformance testing in Parts 4 and 51.9Wireless communication in Parts 8 and 91.10Practical exercise: decoding EXI messages
2.1External identification versus Plug & Charge2.2Charging contract and certificates2.3Automatic authorisation flow2.4Installation and renewal of contract certificates2.5Roles of the OEM, CPO, eMSP and V2G Root2.6Certificate revocation and OCSP2.7A card-free, app-free experience2.8Roaming with Plug & Charge2.9Certificate exchange platforms2.10Case study: a complete Plug & Charge session
3.1Asymmetric cryptography and X.509 certificates3.2V2G chains of trust3.3TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 in ISO 151183.4Secure key storage in the vehicle3.5HSM modules in chargers3.6Hubject and other PKI ecosystems3.7Certificate life cycle3.8Known attacks and vulnerabilities3.9Applicable cybersecurity requirements3.10Lab: test certificate chain
4.1Bidirectional charging and V2G4.2Charge scheduling and power profiles4.3Dynamic and scheduled control modes4.4Wireless charging and automated parking4.5Heavy-duty charging via pantograph4.6Value-added services4.7Integration with OCPP 2.0.14.8AFIR requirements on communication4.9Migration from ISO 15118-24.10Workshop: scheduled charging profile with ISO 15118-20
5.1Commercial and open-source software stacks5.2Implementation in the vehicle EVCC5.3Implementation in the charger SECC5.4Conformance testing with dedicated tools5.5Debugging failed sessions5.6Product certification5.7Interoperability at testing events5.8Response times and timers5.9Firmware updates and versions5.10Practical exercise: simulated session with an open-source stack
6.1Stakeholders and deployment scenario6.2Planned communication architecture6.3PKI required for the deployment6.4Detailed message flow6.5Cybersecurity risk analysis6.6Deployment test plan6.7Simulation results6.8Deployment roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme 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 each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Josev, EVerest, Wireshark, OpenSSL and Keysight Scienlab Charging Discovery System, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: rolling out Plug & Charge across a charging network, debugging a failed ISO 15118 session and designing a test certificate chain. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 15118-1, ISO 15118-2, ISO 15118-20, ISO 15118-3, IEC 61851-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, IEC 63110-1, ISO/SAE 21434.
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 Josev, EVerest, Wireshark, OpenSSL and Keysight Scienlab Charging Discovery System, 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.
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