Cooperative ITS and C-ITS (Cooperative ITS) Course
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The Cooperative ITS and C-ITS (Cooperative ITS) course explores cooperative intelligent transportation systems, focusing on communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and users to improve road safety, traffic efficiency, and user experience. The course covers key technologies such as V2X communications, advanced sensors, and real-time data processing, as well as regulations and standards related to C-ITS deployment. It delves into the practical application of these technologies for traffic management, vehicle automation, and enhanced road safety.
The program provides a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, system architectures, and C-ITS applications, including service design and implementation. Participants will acquire knowledge of traffic simulation modeling, data analysis, and the associated legal and ethical considerations. This prepares professionals to lead C-ITS development and implementation projects in roles such as ITS systems engineers, V2X specialists, traffic analysts, and C-ITS project managers.
Cooperative ITS and C-ITS (Cooperative ITS) Course
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
449 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Fundamentals and Applications of Cooperative ITS and C-ITS Systems
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Understand the architecture and key components of Cooperative Information Technology Systems (C-ITS).
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Identify and analyze the different communication technologies used in C-ITS, such as V2V, V2I, and V2X.
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Evaluate the applications of C-ITS in improving road safety, traffic efficiency, and sustainability.
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Explore the relevant standards and protocols for C-ITS implementation, including ETSI and IEEE.
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Analyze case studies and practical examples of C-ITS implementation in different environments and scenarios.
2. Development and Deployment of C-ITS Technologies for Intelligent Mobility
- Understand the fundamentals of Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS).
- Explore the architecture and key components of C-ITS platforms.
- Learn about the communication technologies used in C-ITS (V2V, V2I, V2X).
- Study the communication protocols and standards relevant to C-ITS.
- Analyze the processing and analysis of data generated by C-ITS.
- Investigate the applications of C-ITS for road safety and transportation efficiency.
- Evaluate the impact of C-ITS on urban mobility and traffic management.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of C-ITS.
- Participate in simulations and tests of C-ITS technologies.
- Become familiar with the latest trends and developments in the field of C-ITS.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design and Implementation of C-ITS Solutions for Vehicle Connectivity
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Understand the architecture of Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) and their key components.
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Analyze vehicle communication standards and protocols, including WAVE/DSRC, C-V2X, and 5G-V2X.
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Design C-ITS solutions for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication.
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Implement C-ITS applications for road safety, traffic management, driver information, and sustainable mobility.
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Evaluate the performance and efficiency of implemented C-ITS solutions, considering aspects such as latency, bandwidth, and coverage.
Integrate vehicle sensor data (GPS, radar, lidar, cameras) and infrastructure data (traffic lights, road signs) into C-ITS applications.
Address security and privacy challenges related to vehicle connectivity, including protection against cyberattacks and the management of sensitive data.
Explore emerging trends in C-ITS, such as autonomous driving, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and smart cities.
5. Analysis of the Architecture and Communication Protocols in C-ITS
- Understand the general architecture of C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems).
- Identify the key communication protocols used in C-ITS, including standards such as IEEE 802.11p/DSRC and 5G-based protocols.
- Examine the different levels of the communication protocol stack in C-ITS: application, transport, network, data link, and physical.
- Analyze data exchange between vehicles (V2V), between vehicles and infrastructure (V2I), and between vehicles and pedestrians (V2P).
- Study the security aspects of C-ITS communications, including authentication, confidentiality, and data integrity.
- Evaluate the impact of environmental conditions (interference, obstacles) on the performance of C-ITS communications.
- Understand the role of mobility management and traffic optimization using data from C-ITS.
- Analyze the network architectures used in C-ITS, including ad-hoc networks, cellular networks, and hybrid architectures.
- Study the use of positioning and geolocation technologies (GPS, GNSS) in C-ITS systems.
- Evaluate the implications of latency, bandwidth, and communication reliability in C-ITS applications.
6. Security and Privacy Assessment in Cooperative ITS Environments
- Identify and assess security threats in cooperative ITS systems.
- Analyze communication protocols and their vulnerabilities.
- Understand privacy and personal data protection mechanisms in ITS environments.
- Apply risk assessment and vulnerability analysis techniques.
- Design and implement security measures to mitigate risks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security solutions.
- Understand security and privacy regulations and standards in ITS.
Who this program is for:
Cooperative ITS and C-ITS (Cooperative ITS) Course
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- Engineers with degrees in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related ICT fields.
- Professionals from transport, logistics, infrastructure, and technology companies interested in cooperative ITS systems.
- Developers, integrators, and technicians working on the design, implementation, and maintenance of C-ITS solutions.
- Researchers and academics who wish to delve deeper into the state of the art and latest trends in Cooperative ITS.
- Public officials and decision-makers in areas of traffic, mobility, and road safety.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of communication networks, embedded systems, and programming. Spanish/English (fluency in both languages is a plus).
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS)
1.2 Architecture and Fundamental Components of C-ITS
1.3 Key Applications and Services of C-ITS
1.4 Enabling Technologies of C-ITS: Vehicle Communication
1.5 Communication Protocols in C-ITS
1.6 Standards and Regulations in C-ITS
1.7 Benefits of C-ITS: Road Safety and Transportation Efficiency
1.8 Challenges and Barriers in the Implementation of C-ITS
1.9 Case Studies: Successful C-ITS Implementations
1.10 Future Trends and Evolution of Cooperative ITS Systems
2.2 Architecture and Design of C-ITS Systems for Intelligent Mobility
2.2 Development Platforms and Tools for C-ITS
2.3 C-ITS Application Development: Concepts and Practices
2.4 Sensors and Devices for Data Collection in C-ITS
2.5 Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication
2.6 Communication Protocols in C-ITS: Standards and Technologies
2.7 Security and Data Protection in C-ITS Development
2.8 Testing and Validation of C-ITS Applications
2.9 Deployment and Maintenance of C-ITS Solutions
2.20 Case Studies: Development of Successful C-ITS Applications
3.3 Design and Planning of C-ITS Infrastructure
3.2 Key Components of C-ITS Infrastructure
3.3 Vehicular Connectivity Management
3.4 Implementation of Base Stations and Access Points
3.5 Integration of Sensors and Monitoring Systems
3.6 Traffic Management and Intelligent Traffic Signal Control
3.7 Cybersecurity in C-ITS Infrastructure
3.8 Maintenance and Upgrading of C-ITS Infrastructure
3.9 Evaluation of C-ITS Infrastructure Performance and Efficiency
3.30 Case Studies: Successful C-ITS Infrastructure Implementations
4.4. Design of C-ITS solutions for specific traffic scenarios.
4.2. Implementation of V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication systems.
4.3. Implementation of V2I (Vehicle-to-Infrastructure) communication systems.
4.4. Integration of sensors and actuators in vehicles and roads.
4.5. Development of applications for real-time traffic management.
4.6. Design of early warning and accident prevention systems.
4.7. Implementation of C-ITS data exchange platforms.
4.8. Development of solutions for fleet and logistics management.
4.9. Design of user interfaces for driver communication.
4.40. Case studies: Successful implementations of C-ITS solutions.
5.5 Introduction to Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS)
5.5 Principles and Fundamentals of Vehicle Communications (V5X)
5.3 Basic Applications of C-ITS: Road Safety and Traffic Efficiency
5.4 Standards and Reference Architectures in C-ITS
5.5 Key Technologies: Sensors, Connectivity, and Data Processing
5.6 Practical Examples of C-ITS Implementation at a Global Level
5.7 Challenges and Opportunities in C-ITS Implementation
5.5 Software Development Methodologies for C-ITS Applications
5.5 Development Tools and Environments for C-ITS
5.3 Design of Specific Applications: Traffic Management, Driver Information
5.4 Deployment of C-ITS Applications in Vehicles and Infrastructure Platforms
5.5 Testing and Validation of C-ITS Applications
5.6 Integration of C-ITS with Existing Transportation Systems
5.7 Case Studies: Implementation and Development of C-ITS in Different Contexts
3.5 Components of the C-ITS Infrastructure: RSUs, Servers, Data Centers
3.5 Design and Planning of the C-ITS Infrastructure: Coverage and Capacity
3.3 Connectivity Technologies: DSRC, Cellular-V5X, 5G
3.4 Infrastructure Management: Maintenance, Upgrades, and Monitoring
3.5 Implementation of the C-ITS Infrastructure in Urban and Rural Environments
3.6 Integration of the C-ITS Infrastructure with Traffic Control Systems
3.7 Cost and Sustainability Considerations in the C-ITS Infrastructure
4.5 Design of C-ITS Solutions for Road Safety: Accident Prevention
4.5 Designing C-ITS Solutions for Traffic Efficiency: Flow Optimization
4.3 Designing C-ITS Solutions for Sustainable Mobility: Emission Reduction
4.4 Designing User Interfaces and User Experience (UX) in C-ITS Applications
4.5 Prototyping and Simulation of C-ITS Solutions
4.6 Implementing C-ITS Solutions in Real-World Environments: Case Studies
4.7 Legal and Regulatory Aspects in the Design and Implementation of C-ITS
5.5 Communication Architecture in C-ITS: Levels and Protocols
5.5 V5X Communication Protocols: IEEE 805.55p, LTE-V5X, 5G-V5X
5.3 Messages and Data Structures in C-ITS: SAE J5735, CAM, DENM
5.4 Designing and Analyzing Communication Protocols for C-ITS
5.5 Security in Communication Protocols: Encryption and Authentication
5.6 Modeling and Simulation of C-ITS Communication Networks
5.7 Tools for Analyzing and Monitoring C-ITS Protocols
6.5 Threats and Vulnerabilities in Collaborative ITS Environments
6.5 Security Mechanisms: Encryption, Authentication, and Access Control
6.3 Privacy in C-ITS: Anonymization and Data Protection
6.4 Risk Assessment and Security Analysis in C-ITS
6.5 Design of Secure Architectures for C-ITS
6.6 Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Security and Privacy in C-ITS
6.7 Security Testing and Certification in C-ITS Systems
7.5 Centralized vs. Decentralized Architectures Distributed in C-ITS
7.5 Design of Hybrid Architectures for C-ITS
7.3 Communication Protocols: Design and Selection
7.4 Architectures Based on Open Standards
7.5 Interoperability between Different C-ITS Architectures
7.6 Modeling and Simulation of C-ITS Communication Architectures
7.7 Hardware and Software Selection for C-ITS Architectures
8.5 Strategies for Interoperability in C-ITS
8.5 Interoperability Standards and Protocols: ETSI, ISO
8.3 Testing and Certification of Interoperability in C-ITS
8.4 Performance Optimization in C-ITS: Latency and Bandwidth
8.5 Quality of Service (QoS) Management in C-ITS
8.6 Monitoring and Optimization of C-ITS Network Performance
8.7 Tools and Metrics for Performance Evaluation in C-ITS
6.6 Introduction to Security and Privacy in Cooperative ITS
6.2 Threats and Vulnerabilities in C-ITS Systems
6.3 Cryptography and Authentication in Vehicular Communications
6.4 Data Protection and User Privacy
6.5 Design of Security Mechanisms for C-ITS
6.6 Security Standards and Regulations in ITS
6.7 Security Testing and Validation in C-ITS
6.8 Risk Assessment and Mitigation in ITS Environments
6.9 Security Auditing and Monitoring in C-ITS
6.60 Case Studies: Security Incidents in C-ITS and Lessons Learned
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).