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Diploma in HMI for Passengers and Operators UAM

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in HMI for UAM passengers and operators. 8 modules covering passenger experience, cabin HMI, digital service interfaces, operator control stations, user-centred design, usability evaluation and HMI certification under ISO 9241-210 and WCAG 2.2, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Diploma in HMI for Passengers and Operators UAM — studying from Singapore

Fees for Singapore: S$1,560 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Questions from Singapore

Will SEIUM help me register as a professional engineer in Singapore?

SEIUM does not guarantee registration. Registration as a professional engineer is decided by the Professional Engineers Board, and learners should verify the requirements with the Board before enrolling.

Can I study while working full time in Singapore?

Yes. The programmes are 100% online, and learners can organise their study around work hours, with recorded material and a dedicated technical tutor supporting progress at a flexible pace.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the complete urban air mobility passenger experience.

02

Design cabin interfaces adapted to uncrewed flights.

03

Develop accessible digital interfaces for booking and boarding.

04

Design control stations for fleet supervision.

05

Apply user-centred design processes.

06

Evaluate interfaces with usability and trust metrics.

07

Identify the certification requirements applicable to the HMI.

Profile

Who it's for

  • UX designers working in air mobility.
  • HMI interface designers.
  • User experience researchers.
  • Control station engineers.
  • Accessibility specialists.
  • Product designers for transport services.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join eVTOL companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
  • ISO 9241-110 (interaction principles)
  • WCAG 2.2 (W3C) (web content accessibility guidelines)
  • EN 301 549 (accessibility requirements for ICT products and services)
  • RTCA DO-178C (airborne software)
  • SAE ARP5364 (human factors in multifunction cockpit displays)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft)
  • CS 25.1302 (EASA) (installed systems and equipment for use by the flight crew)
  • Figma
  • Unity
  • ProtoPie
  • Maze
  • Adobe XD
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1The complete door-to-door passenger journey
  2. 1.2Expectations and risk perception
  3. 1.3Passengers with no pilot on board
  4. 1.4Fear of flying and trust
  5. 1.5Users with disabilities and accessibility
  6. 1.6Fleet operator experience
  7. 1.7Benchmark with robotaxis and public transport
  8. 1.8User research in mobility
  9. 1.9Personas and experience maps
  10. 1.10Case study: experience map of an airport–city centre trip
  1. 2.1Real-time flight information
  2. 2.2Communication of status and safety
  3. 2.3Interactive safety instructions
  4. 2.4Emergency interfaces
  5. 2.5Multimodal design: visual, audio and haptic
  6. 2.6Design for passengers without crew
  7. 2.7Lighting and ambience
  8. 2.8Entertainment and connectivity
  9. 2.9Weight and certification constraints
  10. 2.10Workshop: passenger display prototype in Figma
  1. 3.1Booking and boarding app
  2. 3.2Flight status notifications
  3. 3.3Biometric identification and check-in
  4. 3.4Handling of incidents and refunds
  5. 3.5Information at the vertiport
  6. 3.6Digital signage and wayfinding
  7. 3.7Remote passenger assistance
  8. 3.8User data privacy
  9. 3.9WCAG digital accessibility
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: boarding flow in a mobile app
  1. 4.1Ground control station architecture
  2. 4.2Supervision of multiple aircraft
  3. 4.3Fleet status presentation
  4. 4.4Alerts and prioritisation
  5. 4.5Communication with ATC and U-space
  6. 4.6Manual intervention and takeover
  7. 4.7Maps and 3D visualisation
  8. 4.8Contingency management from the ground
  9. 4.9Workstation ergonomics
  10. 4.10Lab: fleet supervision interface
  1. 5.1ISO 9241-210 process
  2. 5.2Contextual research
  3. 5.3Low- and high-fidelity prototyping
  4. 5.4Information architecture
  5. 5.5Design systems for HMI
  6. 5.6Design of alerts and alarms
  7. 5.7Display design principles
  8. 5.8Cognitive load management
  9. 5.9Inclusive design
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: information architecture of a control station
  1. 6.1Moderated usability testing
  2. 6.2SUS scale and usability metrics
  3. 6.3Heuristic evaluation
  4. 6.4Trust and acceptance measures
  5. 6.5Testing in an immersive simulator
  6. 6.6Virtual reality for passenger evaluation
  7. 6.7Analysis of use errors
  8. 6.8Iteration and prioritisation of findings
  9. 6.9Evaluation with vulnerable users
  10. 6.10Lab: usability test with the SUS scale
  1. 7.1Passenger information requirements
  2. 7.2Accessibility requirements in transport
  3. 7.3HMI software and DO-178C
  4. 7.4Interface cybersecurity
  5. 7.5Critical versus non-critical interfaces
  6. 7.6Human factors in the control station
  7. 7.7U-space requirements for operators
  8. 7.8Design documentation
  9. 7.9Change management in the HMI
  10. 7.10Case study: criticality classification of displays
  1. 8.1User research
  2. 8.2Requirements definition
  3. 8.3Information architecture
  4. 8.4Passenger interface prototype
  5. 8.5Operator interface prototype
  6. 8.6Usability evaluation plan
  7. 8.7Results and improvements
  8. 8.8Compliance analysis
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Figma, Unity, ProtoPie, Maze and Adobe XD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: prototyping of passenger and operator interfaces, usability testing with real users and trust evaluation in an immersive simulator. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Standards covered: ISO 9241-210, ISO 9241-110, WCAG 2.2 (W3C), EN 301 549, RTCA DO-178C, SAE ARP5364, Regulation (EU) 2019/947, CS 25.1302 (EASA).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 9241-210, ISO 9241-110 and WCAG 2.2 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Figma, Unity, ProtoPie, Maze and Adobe XD, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:A UAM HMI project covering user research, requirements, passenger and operator interface prototypes, usability evaluation and compliance analysis, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

User research and requirements
Research users and define the HMI requirements.
Information architecture
Structure the information for the passenger and operator interfaces.
Interface prototypes
Prototype the passenger interface and the operator interface.
Usability evaluation
Plan and run the usability evaluation, then analyse results and compliance.
Final project
A UAM HMI project covering user research, requirements, passenger and operator interface prototypes, usability evaluation and compliance analysis, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Air mobility UX designerHMI interface designerUser experience researcherControl station engineerAccessibility specialistTransport services product designer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Figma, Unity, ProtoPie, Maze and Adobe XD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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