Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing Course
300-hour online course in level 3/4 autonomous driving testing. 6 modules covering UN Regulation R157 (ALKS), Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 (automated driving systems) and IPG CarMaker. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing Course — studying from Malta
Regulation and safety engineering are important in Malta because many industries, including aviation, maritime, gaming and financial services, operate under strict national and European rules. Engineers specialising in reliability, availability, maintainability and safety, along with homologation and conformity assessment, are needed by manufacturers, operators and regulators alike. The Malta Standards Authority and sectoral regulators set requirements that shape product approval and operational safety. Professionals in this field often bridge technical work and compliance, supporting audits, certification and documentation.
Fees for Malta: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies handle regulation and homologation, and how are they relevant here?
Malta applies EU frameworks for product and vehicle homologation, with Transport Malta, the Malta Standards Authority and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority among the key bodies. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) work is often tied to such standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant authority.
Do employers in Malta hire for RAMS and safety roles, and would this qualification help?
Safety and RAMS specialists are needed across Malta's industrial, maritime, aviation-related and public sectors. Employers typically look for demonstrable competence, experience and recognised standards knowledge. Whether a private online qualification is accepted is up to each employer, so it is wise to check job requirements and talk with hiring managers first.
Can I manage this online alongside work, and what support is included?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, and you can plan around your job. Each student is assigned a technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Distinguish the requirements of level 3 and level 4 automated driving.
Define the operational design domain (ODD) of an automated system.
Apply scenario-based testing methodologies.
Integrate simulation, HiL and physical testing within an X-in-the-loop strategy.
Plan proving ground and road tests in line with UN Regulation R157.
Build safety arguments combining ISO 26262 and ISO 21448.
Prepare a validation plan for a level 3 or level 4 system.
Who it's for
- Automated driving validation engineer who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- Simulation scenario engineer who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- SOTIF safety engineer who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- Proving ground test engineer who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- ADS homologation manager who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- X-in-the-loop systems engineer who wants to specialise in Level 3/4 Autonomous Driving Testing.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation R157 (ALKS)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 (automated driving systems)
- ISO 34502 (scenarios for safety assessment)
- ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
- SAE J3016 (levels of automation)
- ASAM OpenSCENARIO
- UL 4600 (safety of autonomous products)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1SAE J3016 levels1.2Operational design domain (ODD)1.3Transition of control and response time1.4UNECE Regulation R157 (ALKS)1.5Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 for automated vehicles1.6German Level 4 legislation1.7Commercial examples: Drive Pilot and robotaxis1.8Liability and insurance1.9Functional safety and SOTIF1.10Case study: ODD of a motorway traffic jam system
2.1Scenario-based testing2.2OpenSCENARIO and OpenDRIVE formats2.3Functional, logical and concrete scenarios2.4Scenario databases2.5Critical scenarios and corner cases2.6Pass/fail criteria2.7Criticality metrics: TTC and PET2.8PEGASUS project and successors2.9UNECE NATM approach2.10Workshop: definition of logical scenarios
3.1MIL, SIL and HIL simulation3.2CARLA, IPG CarMaker and VTD simulators3.3Sensor models and their fidelity3.4Vehicle-in-the-loop3.5Validation of the simulation chain3.6Scenario sampling and coverage3.7Robustness and stochastic testing3.8SUMO traffic simulation3.9Simulation credibility3.10Laboratory: lane cut-in scenario in CARLA
4.1Proving grounds and test cities4.2Soft targets and mobile platforms4.3ALKS testing according to R1574.4Open-road driving4.5Safety drivers and permits4.6Data acquisition and logging4.7Perception testing in adverse conditions4.8Cybersecurity during testing4.9Incident management4.10Practice: ALKS proving ground test plan
5.1UL 4600 safety arguments5.2ISO 34502 and safety scenarios5.3ISO/TS 50835.4Perception validation5.5In-service monitoring5.6DSSAD data storage system5.7Safety performance indicators5.8Lessons from autonomous vehicle incidents5.9Comparison of homologation approaches5.10Case study: analysis of a robotaxi incident
6.1System and ODD definition6.2Hazard analysis6.3Scenario catalogue6.4Simulation plan6.5Proving ground test plan6.6Acceptance metrics6.7Safety argument6.8Homologation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IPG CarMaker, CARLA, dSPACE ASM, esmini, ROS 2, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real scenario-based simulation procedures, hardware-in-the-loop tests, and proving ground and open-road testing. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Distinguish the requirements of level 3 and level 4 automated driving.
Define the operational design domain (ODD) of an automated system.
Apply scenario-based testing methodologies.
Integrate simulation, HiL and physical testing within an X-in-the-loop strategy.
Plan proving ground and road tests in line with UN Regulation R157.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with IPG CarMaker, CARLA, dSPACE ASM, esmini and ROS 2. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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