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Course on Risks Associated with OTA Updates

Online 300 h course on risks associated with OTA updates. 6 modules covering UN Regulation No. 156 (software updates and software update management system), ISO 24089 (software update engineering in road vehicles) and Vector CANoe. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.

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

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the architecture and lifecycle of remote updates.

02

Identify technical risks such as installation failures, incompatibilities or vulnerabilities.

03

Apply UN Regulations 155 and 156 to the update process.

04

Analyse the manufacturer's liability following a defective update.

05

Assess coverage for product liability, recall and cyber risk.

06

Design safe update procedures for fleets.

07

Produce a risk analysis for an OTA update campaign.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Automotive software engineer wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Software homologation manager wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Vehicle cybersecurity analyst wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Product liability underwriter wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Technical manager of connected fleets wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Connected vehicle loss adjuster wishing to specialise in risks associated with OTA updates.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join car manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN Regulation No. 156 (software updates and software update management system)
  • ISO 24089 (software update engineering in road vehicles)
  • UN Regulation No. 155 (cybersecurity and cybersecurity management system)
  • ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity engineering for road vehicles)
  • ISO 26262 (functional safety in road vehicles)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (general safety of vehicles)
  • Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (liability for defective products)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What is updated and what is not
  2. 1.2Difference between feature and safety updates
  3. 1.3Architecture of remote updating
  4. 1.4Server, channel and control unit
  5. 1.5Package signature and integrity
  6. 1.6Update windows and vehicle status
  7. 1.7Sector vocabulary and acronyms
  8. 1.8Benefits for manufacturer and user
  9. 1.9User expectations and frustrations
  10. 1.10Exercise: mapping the update process
  1. 2.1Failed update and inoperative vehicle
  2. 2.2Functional regressions
  3. 2.3Incompatibility between control units
  4. 2.4Battery consumption during the update
  5. 2.5Process interruption and recovery
  6. 2.6Vulnerabilities of the distribution channel
  7. 2.7Compromise of the update server
  8. 2.8Dependence on connectivity
  9. 2.9Heterogeneous fleet and versions
  10. 2.10Practice: failure mode analysis
  1. 3.1Requirements for software update management
  2. 3.2Homologation and changes that affect it
  3. 3.3Cybersecurity management system
  4. 3.4Version records and traceability
  5. 3.5Obligations to inform the user
  6. 3.6Consent to the update
  7. 3.7Liability for defective products
  8. 3.8Data protection regulations
  9. 3.9Technical inspection and software versions
  10. 3.10Practice: mapping a manufacturer's obligations
  1. 4.1Manufacturer liability for the update
  2. 4.2Fleet operator liability
  3. 4.3Damage resulting from a failed update
  4. 4.4Business interruption for a fleet
  5. 4.5Applicable coverage and its gaps
  6. 4.6Interaction with cyber insurance
  7. 4.7Proving the software status in a claim
  8. 4.8Recovery against the manufacturer
  9. 4.9Common exclusions
  10. 4.10Practice: liability analysis of a case
  1. 5.1Fleet update policy
  2. 5.2Pre-testing on pilot vehicles
  3. 5.3Phased deployment and control
  4. 5.4Scheduling windows and availability
  5. 5.5Rollback and contingency plan
  6. 5.6Version records per vehicle
  7. 5.7Driver and workshop training
  8. 5.8Coordination with the manufacturer
  9. 5.9Deployment success indicators
  10. 5.10Practice: fleet update policy
  1. 6.1Choice of fleet and its technology
  2. 6.2Map of the process and its risks
  3. 6.3Applicable regulatory analysis
  4. 6.4Liability and coverage analysis
  5. 6.5Proposed update policy
  6. 6.6Contingency and rollback plan
  7. 6.7Monitoring indicators
  8. 6.8Training plan
  9. 6.9Project report
  10. 6.10Project defence
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 timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, Jira, Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for analysing a failure after a remote update, and on auditing a software update management system. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrative project.

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

Build it end to end

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

Choice of fleet and its technology

Explain the architecture and lifecycle of remote updates.

Map of the process and its risks

Identify technical risks such as installation failures, incompatibilities or vulnerabilities.

Applicable regulatory analysis

Apply UN Regulations 155 and 156 to the update process.

Liability and coverage analysis

Analyse the manufacturer's liability following a defective update.

Proposed update policy

Assess coverage for product liability, recall and cyber risk.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Automotive software engineerSoftware homologation managerVehicle cybersecurity analystProduct liability underwriterTechnical manager of connected fleetsConnected vehicle loss adjuster
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

The course uses Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, Jira and Wireshark. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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