Postgraduate Diploma in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves. 8 modules covering ISO 15008, ISO 15005 and Figma. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves — studying from South Africa
Two-wheeler transport is significant in South Africa, both for commuting and for delivery services, and the motorcycle and scooter market has grown steadily. Local assembly and distribution of motorcycles and scooters are supported by importers and manufacturers, and the sector interacts with road safety regulation and licensing. Engineers working on two-wheelers focus on chassis design, braking systems, emissions and rider safety. Growing interest in electric scooters and light mobility is also shaping demand.
Fees for South Africa: R 33 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Professional engineering registration runs through ECSA, and motorcycle-related standards and testing involve bodies such as the SABS. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so check before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in the two-wheeler sector?
Motorcycle manufacturers, importers, dealers and component suppliers may value engineering depth in vehicle dynamics, powertrains or design. A private qualification can add to your profile, but it does not carry official status, so its impact depends on employer preference and your existing experience. Speak to potential employers to understand their view.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Ask SEIUM about time-zone expectations and weekly workload before enrolling.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the human factors of motorcycle riding.
Design controls that can be operated while wearing protective gloves.
Define legible displays and information hierarchies.
Design safe navigation experiences for motorcyclists.
Apply user-centred design methodologies.
Evaluate usability and distraction with real users.
Integrate applicable regulations into HMI design.
Who it's for
- UX designer who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- HMI engineer who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- Human factors researcher who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- Interface designer who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- Display software engineer who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- Digital product manager who wants to specialise in Motorcycle UX: Navigation and HMI with Gloves.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 15008
- ISO 15005
- ISO 9241-210
- ISO 9241-11
- Recommendation 2008/653/EC
- An R60
- ISO 6727
- In 13594
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Visual and cognitive load on the rider1.2Glance time away from the road1.3Distraction and crash risk1.4Vibration and legibility of information1.5Peripheral vision under the helmet1.6Changing light conditions1.7Differences in interaction compared with the car1.8Novice riders versus experts1.9Attention models and multiple resources1.10Workshop: hierarchical analysis of rider tasks
2.1Touch limitations of protective gloves2.2Capacitive touchscreens with gloves2.3Physical button pods and handlebar switchgear2.4Rotary controls and five-way joysticks2.5Size, travel and spacing of controls2.6Haptic feedback and perceptible click2.7Voice control with wind noise2.8Gesture recognition on the handlebars2.9Accessibility for different user profiles2.10Practice: handlebar switch pod prototype
3.1TFT displays in instrument clusters3.2Legibility in direct sunlight3.3Information hierarchy while riding3.4Typography legible at a distance3.5Standardised icons and symbols3.6Colours, contrast and colour blindness3.7Day and night modes3.8Alert management and priorities3.9Display personalisation3.10Laboratory: outdoor legibility test
4.1Navigation integrated in the instrument cluster4.2Simplified step-by-step directions4.3Smartphone integration4.4Projecting applications onto the display4.5Winding routes and rider preferences4.6Audio guidance via intercom4.7Interaction while in motion4.8Offline maps and updates4.9Rerouting and error handling4.10Case study: navigation flow with handlebar pods
5.1Ethnographic research with motorcyclists5.2Personas and usage scenarios5.3Menu information architecture5.4Low-fidelity rapid prototyping5.5High-fidelity visual design5.6Design systems and components5.7Interactive prototyping tools5.8Engineering specifications5.9Collaboration between design and software5.10Practice: interactive prototype in Figma
6.1User testing in the laboratory6.2Motorcycle riding simulators6.3Closed-road trials6.4Eye tracking inside the helmet6.5Success metrics and task time6.6SUS and NASA-TLX questionnaires6.7Analysis of interaction errors6.8Design iteration based on results6.9Standards for assessing distraction6.10Case study: distraction test in a simulator
7.1European principles for embedded HMI7.2Control and indicator symbols7.3Motorcycle control requirements7.4Display ergonomics in vehicles7.5Data protection for connected apps7.6Display software safety7.7Hardware and display costs7.8Environmental validation of the instrument cluster7.9Trends in motorcycle HMI7.10Workshop: regulatory review of an HMI
8.1User research8.2Definition of interaction requirements8.3Information architecture8.4Glove-compatible control design8.5Display design8.6Complete interactive prototype8.7Usability evaluation8.8Final design iteration8.9Report 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 Figma, ProtoPie, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, Qt Design Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for glove usability testing in a simulator, outdoor display legibility assessment and glance-time measurement with eye tracking. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the human factors of motorcycle riding.
Design controls that can be operated while wearing protective gloves.
Define legible displays and information hierarchies.
Design safe navigation experiences for motorcyclists.
Apply user-centred design methodologies.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Figma, ProtoPie, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, Qt Design Studio. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Please check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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