V2X Corridor and Vehicle-Infrastructure Communication Course
Online course of 300 hours in V2X corridors and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. 6 modules covering connected corridor fundamentals, connected road infrastructure, V2I services, communications design and sizing, corridor operation and evaluation, and a final project, with an assigned technical tutor.
V2X Corridor and Vehicle-Infrastructure Communication Course — studying from the United States
Civil and transportation engineering is a large and visible sector in the United States, supported by federal infrastructure investment and active state and municipal programs. Major firms such as AECOM, Jacobs and Kiewit work on highways, bridges, rail and water systems nationwide. Rail engineering, centered on corridors in the Northeast, Midwest and California, is expanding with passenger and freight modernization. Smart city initiatives in cities like Pittsburgh, Boston and Austin integrate sensors, data platforms and digital twins into infrastructure planning and operations.
Fees for the United States: US$500 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional bodies and licences apply to civil and rail engineering?
In the US, civil engineers can obtain the Professional Engineer (PE) licence from state boards, which is often required for public infrastructure sign-off. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the main professional body. Rail is overseen federally by the Federal Railroad Administration. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees or PE-equivalent credentials, so employers and licensing boards decide any recognition.
Do US civil, rail and smart-city employers value private online engineering qualifications?
US public agencies and engineering firms typically require ABET-accredited degrees, PE licensure for certain roles, and relevant project experience. A private online qualification can support specialist knowledge in areas such as smart infrastructure, but it is not a standard requirement for licensed roles. Its usefulness depends on the employer's policies and on your practical background.
Can a US professional study this part-time while working, and what does the commitment look like?
Yes, the programmes are online, taught in English, and do not require a student visa. The time commitment is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course, so planning is important. Each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers sponsor training, so check with yours.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concept and requirements of a V2X corridor.
Design connected road infrastructure and its nodes.
Select the V2I services best suited to each section.
Size the radio communications and the supporting network.
Integrate the corridor with traffic control centres.
Assess the operation and impact of a connected corridor.
Develop the project for a complete V2X corridor.
Who it's for
- Connected infrastructure engineers.
- V2X radio-frequency engineers planning coverage and capacity.
- Smart corridor managers at road authorities and motorway concessions.
- ITS systems integrators.
- 5G network specialists working on mobility use cases.
- Smart road consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into road administration.
What you'll work with
- ETSI EN 302 663 (ITS-G5 access layer)
- 3GPP TS 23.287 (architecture enhancements for 5G V2X services)
- ETSI EN 302 637-2 (Cooperative Awareness Basic Service)
- SAE J2735 (V2X message set dictionary)
- Directive 2010/40/EU (EU framework for intelligent transport systems)
- ISO/TS 19091 (SPAT and MAP messages)
- ETSI TS 103 324 (Collective Perception Service)
- SUMO
- ns-3
- Atoll
- QGIS
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1The concept of urban and interurban V2X corridors1.2Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication1.3Priority use cases on corridors1.4European 5G test corridors1.5Latency, reliability and coverage requirements1.6Stakeholders in corridor deployment1.7Relationship with automated driving1.8Experiences with cross-border corridors1.9Scaling and operational challenges1.10Case study: analysis of a European 5G corridor
2.1Roadside units (RSU) and their installation2.2Integration with traffic signal controllers2.3Infrastructure sensors and data fusion2.4Multi-access edge computing (MEC)2.5Power supply and ducting2.6Fibre networks and backhaul2.7High-definition digital maps2.8Digital signage and physical infrastructure2.9ISAD levels of infrastructure support for automated driving2.10Lab: design of a connected roadside node
3.1Local hazard warnings3.2Signal phase information3.3Lane management and variable speed limits3.4Priority for public transport and emergency vehicles3.5Queue and congestion warnings3.6Weather condition information3.7Protection of vulnerable users at crossings3.8Collective perception and CPM messages3.9Coordinated manoeuvres and MCM messages3.10Practical: service matrix by corridor section
4.1Radio planning and coverage study4.2Choosing between ITS-G5, C-V2X and 5G4.3RSU density by environment4.4Channel capacity and message load4.5Network and cloud architecture4.6Interfaces with control centres4.7Time synchronisation requirements4.8Field tests and performance measurement4.9End-to-end quality of service4.10Workshop: sizing the communications of a corridor
5.1Network status monitoring5.2Incident management and maintenance5.3Service availability indicators5.4Safety impact assessment5.5Efficiency and emissions assessment5.6Public-private funding models5.7Public procurement of connected systems5.8Integration into mobility plans5.9Scalability to other corridors5.10Case study: operating plan for a connected corridor
6.1Defining the corridor and its objectives6.2Inventory of existing infrastructure6.3Selecting V2I services6.4Designing the communications network6.5Locating RSUs and edge nodes6.6Integration with the control centre6.7Test and validation plan6.8Budget and phasing6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online 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 the intake, so the programme fits around full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is SUMO, ns-3, Atoll, QGIS and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: radio coverage field tests, simulation of corridor communications and service validation with test vehicles. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: ETSI EN 302 663; 3GPP TS 23.287; ETSI EN 302 637-2; SAE J2735; Directive 2010/40/EU; ISO/TS 19091; ETSI TS 103 324.
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's 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 SUMO, ns-3, Atoll, QGIS and MATLAB, 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 an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's 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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