Postgraduate Diploma in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions. 8 modules covering ISO/SAE 21434:2021, UN Regulation No. 155 and Eclipse Kuksa. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions — studying from Singapore
Singapore is a leading testbed for autonomous vehicles, with public road trials of driverless shuttles and robotaxis in districts such as one-north and Punggol. The Land Transport Authority coordinates the regulatory framework for autonomous mobility, while the Centre for Advanced Robotics at Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore Autonomous Vehicle initiatives drive research. Engineers work on perception, sensor fusion, vehicle software and simulation. Employers include automotive tier-one suppliers, technology firms and research institutes active across the region.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,840 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore authorities govern autonomous vehicle testing, and does SEIUM's qualification help with that?
Singapore's autonomous vehicle trials are regulated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), which issues approvals for testing on public roads. Engineers may also register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body. Whether they are recognised for these roles is for employers and the relevant authorities to decide.
Which Singapore employers hire for ADAS and software-defined vehicle work?
Opportunities exist with autonomous vehicle trial operators, mobility companies, automotive electronics suppliers, and software and systems firms serving the vehicle industry. Singapore's smart mobility push supports these roles. Employers generally value demonstrable software skills, such as projects in embedded code, simulation or safety validation. Your final project can show this, but hiring decisions rest with each employer.
Is this workable part-time from Singapore, and can it be funded by an employer?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home in Singapore without any student visa. Expect a heavy load: a master's is 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma 800 hours and a specialist course 300 hours. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though approval depends on your company's training policy.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concept of the software-defined vehicle.
Design vehicle-centric APIs based on VSS.
Develop applications with open-source SDV tools.
Isolate third-party applications through sandboxing.
Define permission models and access control.
Ensure the platform's regulatory compliance.
Manage an in-vehicle application ecosystem.
Who it's for
- SDV platform architect who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- Vehicle software engineer who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- API engineer who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- Automotive cybersecurity engineer who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- Connected services product manager who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- Embedded DevOps engineer who wants to specialise in SDV Platforms: Vehicle-Centric APIs, Sandbox and Permissions.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/SAE 21434:2021
- Reglamento ONU n.º 155
- COVESA Vehicle Signal Specification
- Reglamento ONU n.º 156
- W3C Vehicle Information Service Specification
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/2854 (Data Act)
- Reglamento (UE) 2016/679 (RGPD)
- ISO 20078-1:2021
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Evolution of E/E architecture1.2Hardware-software decoupling1.3Vehicle abstraction layer1.4Functions on demand1.5Developer ecosystems1.6Eclipse SDV and COVESA1.7Android Automotive OS1.8Security and homologation challenges1.9Digital twin of the vehicle1.10Case study: analysis of a commercial SDV platform
2.1Vehicle Signal Specification2.2Signal tree and its extension2.3Kuksa Databroker2.4gRPC and REST APIs2.5W3C VISS specification2.6API versioning2.7Semantic data models2.8Documentation for third parties2.9Actuators and write signals2.10Laboratory: application with Kuksa and VSS
3.1Eclipse Velocitas3.2Containerised applications3.3SDK and templates3.4Vehicle simulation3.5Application testing3.6Deployment in the vehicle3.7Application lifecycle3.8Developer experience3.9Remote debugging in the vehicle3.10Practice: containerised Velocitas application
4.1Containers and namespaces4.2Lightweight runtimes and orchestration4.3WebAssembly as a sandbox4.4Resource limits with cgroups4.5Network isolation4.6Virtual machines as a boundary4.7Image security4.8Anomalous behaviour4.9seccomp and AppArmor profiles4.10Laboratory: application sandbox with containers
5.1Least privilege5.2Permissions by signal and operation5.3RBAC and ABAC5.4User consent5.5OAuth 2.0 and tokens5.6Declarative policies5.7Access auditing5.8Permission revocation5.9Permissions dependent on driving state5.10Practice: access policies for VSS signals
6.1Separation of critical functions6.2ISO/SAE 21434 requirements6.3UN Regulations No. 155 and No. 1566.4Personal data6.5Data Act and access to vehicle data6.6Certification of third-party applications6.7Platform threats6.8Vulnerability management6.9Extended vehicle web services ISO 200786.10Workshop: TARA of a public vehicle API
7.1Application stores and review7.2API usage telemetry7.3Monetisation and subscriptions7.4Ecosystem governance7.5Compatibility across models7.6Developer support7.7Platform indicators7.8Platform evolution7.9API deprecation policy7.10Case study: developer programme
8.1Use cases8.2Proposed API8.3VSS data model8.4Execution sandbox8.5Permission model8.6Demonstration application8.7Security analysis8.8Governance plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Eclipse Kuksa, Eclipse Velocitas, Docker, Android Automotive OS, Open Policy Agent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real development procedures: building an application on VSS and Kuksa, configuring an application sandbox, and designing a permission model for third parties. 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.
Understand the concept of the software-defined vehicle.
Design vehicle-centric APIs based on VSS.
Develop applications with open-source SDV tools.
Isolate third-party applications through sandboxing.
Define permission models and access control.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Eclipse Kuksa, Eclipse Velocitas, Docker, Android Automotive OS, Open Policy Agent. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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