Postgraduate Diploma in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies. 8 modules covering ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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 control architecture between ADAS and powertrain.
Identify the ADAS systems with an impact on the powertrain.
Design coasting and sailing strategies.
Apply predictive control using horizon information.
Integrate ADAS requests into engine management.
Validate functions against ISO 26262 and SOTIF criteria.
Evaluate the energy benefit of the strategies.
Who it's for
- Powertrain control engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- ADAS engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- Systems integration engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- Functional safety engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- Calibration engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- Simulation engineer who wants to specialise in ADAS/ECM Integration and Coasting Strategies.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262
- ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
- ISO 15622
- ADASIS v3
- Reglamento (UE) 2019/2144 de seguridad general
- Reglamento UNECE n.º 79
- ASAM OpenSCENARIO
- SAE J3016
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Distributed and zonal E/E architectures1.2Engine ECU and powertrain controller1.3Interfaces between ADAS and powertrain1.4CAN FD and Ethernet buses1.5Torque coordination1.6Priorities between functions1.7Functional safety at the interface1.8Communication diagnostics1.9Trends in software-defined vehicles1.10Workshop: ADAS-powertrain interface diagram
2.1Adaptive cruise control (ACC)2.2Lane keeping assist2.3Automatic emergency braking2.4Traffic sign recognition2.5Radar, camera and lidar sensors2.6Electronic maps and horizon2.7Vehicle-to-infrastructure communications (V2X)2.8SAE automation levels2.9ADAS type-approval requirements2.10Case study: ACC and powertrain interaction
3.1Coasting with disengaged engine3.2Coasting with engine off3.3Coasting with engine braking3.4Electrical recovery during deceleration3.5Mode selection by gradient3.6Driving resistance models3.7Fuel savings from coasting3.8Brake safety and availability3.9Driver experience3.10Practice: coasting savings simulation
4.1ADASIS electronic horizon4.2Gradient and curve prediction4.3Predictive ACC control4.4Predictive SoC management4.5Eco-driving speed optimisation4.6Use of connected traffic lights4.7MPC applied to the powertrain4.8ECU computing requirements4.9Validation of predictive strategies4.10Laboratory: speed MPC with gradient profile
5.1Torque requests from ADAS5.2Request arbitration5.3Dynamic engine response5.4Transmission management5.5Coordination with braking5.6Fault management5.7Degraded modes on sensor failure5.8Interface calibration5.9Integration testing5.10Case study: ACC-driver torque arbitration
6.1HARA analysis of the interface6.2ASIL of powertrain functions6.3SOTIF according to ISO 214486.4Simulation validation6.5Test scenarios6.6HIL and vehicle testing6.7Requirements management6.8Interface cybersecurity6.9Function type-approval6.10Workshop: OpenSCENARIO scenario catalogue
7.1Effect on WLTP consumption7.2Savings in real-world driving7.3Emissions during coasting7.4Catalyst management7.5EU-approvable eco-innovations7.6Benefits for truck fleets7.7Efficiency indicators7.8Field data analysis7.9Communicating benefits7.10Case study: truck savings with predictive control
8.1Control architecture8.2ADAS-ECM interface design8.3Coasting strategy8.4Predictive speed controller8.5Safety analysis8.6Scenario validation plan8.7Energy saving assessment8.8Technical conclusions and future lines8.9Thesis and presentation8.10Final review with 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 intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, dSPACE ASM, Vector CANoe, ETAS INCA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for designing predictive coasting strategies, integrating ACC with engine management, and validating ADAS-powertrain functions. Assessment is continuous per 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 control architecture between ADAS and powertrain.
Identify the ADAS systems with an impact on the powertrain.
Design coasting and sailing strategies.
Apply predictive control using horizon information.
Integrate ADAS requests into engine management.
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.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical standards reading.
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 full-time work.
Work is carried out with MATLAB/Simulink, IPG CarMaker, dSPACE ASM, Vector CANoe, ETAS INCA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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