Testing Automotive Systems
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.5.2.I25
| Date | Oct 26 - 28, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces a structured approach to testing embedded automotive systems by aligning requirements, test objects, references, phases, and coverage across the V-model.
Technology
Presents state-of-the-art test technologies and environments (XiL, SIL/MIL/HIL, virtual testing), test automation, and toolchains for EE systems like ADAS and e-drives.
Applications
Applies efficient test strategies to real projects: define processes, synchronize phases, optimize cost/time/quality, and sketch/optimize new and existing test projects.
What you'll explore
- Test needs analysis and structuring along test object, reference, and phases
- Overview of test technologies for automotive EE systems: MIL/SIL/HIL, XiL, virtual testing
- Test process definition within the development lifecycle (incl. V-model alignment)
- Test process definition within the development lifecycle (incl. V-model alignment)
- Test automation: necessity, advantages, limitations, and best practices
- Practical examples and case discussions (e.g., ADAS, alternative drive trains)
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Can analyze and structure test needs across objects, references, and phases.
- Gain an overview of state-of-the-art automotive EE testing technologies and environments.
- Can outline guidelines for new test projects and optimize existing ones.
- Understand how to combine and synchronize multiple test phases and technologies efficiently.
- Apply requirement-driven testing to improve cost, time, and quality outcomes.
Taught by recognized experts in Automotive Systems
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dr. Christian Müller
Dr. –Ing. Christian Müller is Vice President of the Global Software Center at ZF Group, leading international teams in software engineering, testing, and digital technologies for next-generation mobility solutions. With over 20 years of experience in automotive software and electronics, he has held senior leadership roles across testing infrastructure, measurement technology, and software development. His background combines deep technical expertise in hardware-in-the-loop systems with strategic responsibility for global engineering organizations. Christian Müller drives the transformation toward software-defined mobility by integrating digital technologies, scalable testing environments, and innovative engineering practices across global development networks.
Who should attend
- Test engineers and quality managers in automotive EE and software.
- System and integration engineers working with ADAS, ECUs, and e-mobility systems.
- Project managers and process owners aiming to optimize test cost/time/quality.
- Researchers and early‑career engineers focusing on model‑based and virtual testing.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.