Software management course for electric vehicles
Online course of 300 hours in electric vehicle software management, with 6 modules covering EV software architecture, the development and quality cycle, functional safety, vehicle cybersecurity and over-the-air updates, with an assigned technical tutor.
Software management course for electric vehicles — studying from Malta
Malta is advancing electromobility through government incentives, public transport electrification plans and the gradual expansion of charging infrastructure. The island's compact geography makes electric vehicles a practical choice, creating opportunities in charging networks, fleet management and battery servicing. Energy storage and renewable integration are also priorities as the country works to reduce its reliance on imported fuel. Engineers in this field typically work with energy providers, vehicle importers, public agencies and technology firms developing charging and storage solutions.
Fees for Malta: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies oversee electromobility and energy-related engineering?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer' in Malta. Energy policy and regulation involve the Malta Resources Authority and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services, while transport electrification is supported by Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so its recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta use skills in batteries, EV infrastructure or hydrogen?
Malta's market for electromobility is driven largely by public transport electrification, charging infrastructure, energy utilities and fleet operators, with hydrogen still at an early stage locally. Many roles connect to EU-funded projects. Employers will look for practical experience, so pair your qualification with project evidence.
How manageable is this programme alongside a job, and how is it delivered?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. There is no need for a student visa to study from Malta. Specialist courses take around 300 hours and master's programmes 1,900, so plan your time carefully. Ask about instalment payments and whether your employer might sponsor you.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the software architectures of electric vehicles.
Apply automotive software development and quality processes.
Analyse the functional safety requirements of software.
Assess cybersecurity threats in line with current regulations.
Manage remote updates in compliance with regulations.
Plan software testing and validation.
Control versions and configuration throughout the life cycle.
Who it's for
- Automotive embedded software engineers working on electric platforms.
- Vehicle cybersecurity managers preparing for UNECE R155 compliance.
- Functional safety engineers applying ISO 26262 to EV software.
- OTA update managers responsible for software campaigns across fleets.
- Software validation engineers in HIL, SIL and MIL environments.
- Software process quality managers working with Automotive SPICE.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 155 (vehicle cybersecurity and cybersecurity management system)
- UNECE Regulation No. 156 (software updates and software update management system)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
- ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity engineering for road vehicles)
- ISO 24089 (software update engineering for road vehicles)
- ISO 21448 (safety of the intended functionality, SOTIF)
- Automotive SPICE (VDA) (automotive software process assessment)
- MISRA C:2012 (C coding guidelines for critical systems)
- Vector DaVinci
- MATLAB/Simulink
- dSPACE SCALEXIO
- Polyspace
- Jenkins
6 modules
1.1Control units and functional domains1.2Zonal architectures and central computers1.3The software-defined vehicle1.4BMS, inverter and charger software1.5Real-time operating systems1.6AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive1.7CAN FD and automotive Ethernet communications1.8Middleware and SOME/IP services1.9Configuration and variant management1.10Case study: software map of an electric vehicle
2.1V-model and agile development in the automotive industry2.2Process assessment with Automotive SPICE2.3Requirements management and traceability2.4Model-based development2.5Unit and integration testing2.6HIL, SIL and MIL simulation2.7Continuous integration and delivery2.8Code reviews and static analysis2.9MISRA C coding rules2.10Practical exercise: test plan for a charging function
3.1Basic concepts of ISO 262623.2ASIL levels and safety requirements3.3Hazard analysis and risk assessment3.4Fault-tolerant architectures3.5Safety monitoring and diagnostics3.6Safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF)3.7Qualified tools and tool confidence3.8Safety cases and evidence3.9Interaction with electrical safety3.10Workshop: hazard analysis of the pre-charge function
4.1Requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 1554.2Cybersecurity management system4.3TARA analysis according to ISO/SAE 214344.4Secure boot and cryptographic modules4.5Security of in-vehicle communication4.6Gateways and network segmentation4.7Security in charging and the backend4.8In-vehicle intrusion detection4.9Fleet vulnerability management4.10Case study: TARA analysis of an on-board charger
5.1Requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 1565.2Software update management system5.3OTA remote updates and their architecture5.4A/B partitions and failure recovery5.5Software identification number (RXSWIN)5.6Validation of updates before deployment5.7Features on demand and licensing5.8Telemetry and version monitoring5.9End of support and software obsolescence5.10Lab: simulation of an OTA update campaign
6.1Definition of the case study6.2Software and version inventory6.3Functional safety analysis6.4Cybersecurity analysis6.5Design of the update process6.6Verification and validation plan6.7Software management indicators6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report 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 the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Vector DaVinci, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, Polyspace and Jenkins, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: hazard analysis of a vehicle function, cybersecurity threat analysis and simulation of a remote update campaign. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No. 155, UNECE Regulation No. 156, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 24089, ISO 21448, Automotive SPICE (VDA), MISRA C:2012.
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 capable of running 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 Vector DaVinci, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, Polyspace and Jenkins, 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 only 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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