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SUMS Course: software updates management system

Online 300-hour course in SUMS: software updates management system. 6 modules covering UN Regulation No. 156 (software updates and SUMS), ISO 24089 (software update engineering) and Polarion ALM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the SUMS requirements under UN Regulation No. 156.

02

Define organisational processes for managing updates.

03

Apply configuration management and RXSWIN identifier management.

04

Plan the controlled deployment of updates.

05

Relate the SUMS to the CSMS and ISO 24089.

06

Prepare the system for audit and certification.

07

Design an SUMS implementation plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • SUMS manager looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Configuration management engineer looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Type-approval auditor looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Software release manager looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Regulatory compliance engineer looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Software process manager looking to specialise in SUMS: software updates management system.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN Regulation No. 156 (software updates and SUMS)
  • ISO 24089 (software update engineering)
  • UN Regulation No. 155 (cybersecurity and CSMS)
  • ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (vehicle type-approval)
  • IATF 16949 (automotive quality)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1UNECE Regulation R156
  2. 1.2Concept of a software update management system
  3. 1.3Wired and OTA updates
  4. 1.4SUMS compliance certificate
  5. 1.5Type approval with respect to updates
  6. 1.6RXSWIN: software identification for type approval
  7. 1.7Relationship with R155 and CSMS
  8. 1.8Application in the EU: Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
  9. 1.9ISO 24089 on software updates
  10. 1.10Practical: scope of a manufacturer's SUMS
  1. 2.1Roles and responsibilities in the SUMS
  2. 2.2Software configuration management
  3. 2.3Version register per vehicle
  4. 2.4Type-approval impact assessment
  5. 2.5Functional safety impact assessment
  6. 2.6Update approval process
  7. 2.7Communication with the type-approval authority
  8. 2.8Software supplier management
  9. 2.9Internal SUMS audits
  10. 2.10Workshop: SUMS process diagram
  1. 3.1Hardware and software inventory
  2. 3.2Dependencies and interoperability
  3. 3.3Vehicle variants and compatibility
  4. 3.4Configuration databases
  5. 3.5Requirements traceability
  6. 3.6Version control and baselines
  7. 3.7Change management across the supply chain
  8. 3.8RXSWIN registration
  9. 3.9Evidence retention
  10. 3.10Practical: version compatibility matrix
  1. 4.1Campaign planning
  2. 4.2Prerequisites: battery and vehicle status
  3. 4.3User information and consent
  4. 4.4Workshop updates
  5. 4.5Safety during the update
  6. 4.6Failure management and recovery
  7. 4.7Monitoring success rates
  8. 4.8Recalls and mandatory updates
  9. 4.9Coordination with the service network
  10. 4.10Case study: OTA campaign for a braking system
  1. 5.1Preparing for the technical service assessment
  2. 5.2Required documentary evidence
  3. 5.3Vehicle sampling
  4. 5.4Typical non-conformities
  5. 5.5Certificate renewal
  6. 5.6Post-approval surveillance
  7. 5.7Continuous improvement of the SUMS
  8. 5.8Performance indicators
  9. 5.9Integration with IATF 16949
  10. 5.10Case study: simulated SUMS audit
  1. 6.1Diagnosis of the current situation
  2. 6.2Defining the scope
  3. 6.3Process design
  4. 6.4Configuration management
  5. 6.5Impact assessment procedure
  6. 6.6Deployment plan
  7. 6.7Audit plan
  8. 6.8Certification roadmap
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final 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 timetable: 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 Polarion ALM, PTC Windchill, Jira, Git, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for SUMS audits, RXSWIN identifier management and configuration reviews. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:Lecturers with industry track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Diagnosis of the current situation

Explain the SUMS requirements under UN Regulation No. 156.

Defining the scope

Define organisational processes for managing updates.

Process design

Apply configuration management and RXSWIN identifier management.

Configuration management

Plan the controlled deployment of updates.

Impact assessment procedure

Relate the SUMS to the CSMS and ISO 24089.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

SUMS ManagerConfiguration Management EngineerType-Approval AuditorSoftware Release ManagerRegulatory Compliance EngineerSoftware Process Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, which is compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Polarion ALM, PTC Windchill, Jira and Git. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area can be recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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