Car to X Communication
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.3.AD5.I26
| Date | Jun 2 - 3, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces car to car and car to infrastructure communication concepts, system requirements and challenges, and the standardized V2X system architecture.
Technology
Covers communication principles and protocols for V2X, with a focus on IEEE 802.11p/1609 (WAVE), security, privacy, and incentive mechanisms.
Applications
Explores safety and efficiency applications enabled by V2X and reviews lessons learned from international projects and deployments.
What You'll Explore
- Overview of C2C and C2I systems and representative applications
- System requirements, challenges, and standardized V2X architecture
- Communication principles and protocol stacks with emphasis on IEEE 802.11p and 1609 (WAVE)
- Security, privacy, and incentive aspects in V2X systems
- Results and insights from global project activities and pilots
Your Key Takeaways
Participants
- Obtain a solid overview of C2C/C2I communication systems and applications.
- Understand key system requirements and challenges in V2X.
- Explain how standardized architectures and protocols address these challenges.
- Recognize security and privacy considerations in deployment.
- Connect specification knowledge with real‑world lessons from projects.
Taught by Recognized Experts in Car to X Communication
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. Frank Hofmann
Dr. Frank Hofmann is Chief Expert at Bosch Corporate Research in Hildesheim, Germany, where he leads a research group focused on communication and localization technologies. He drives innovation in connected mobility and next-generation vehicle networks, contributing to major initiatives such as the 5G Automotive Association, Car2Car Communication Consortium, and the publicly funded 5G NetMobil project. With a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a Ph.D. from the University of Hanover, he combines academic excellence with industrial leadership in future mobility systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and researchers in automotive communications, ADAS, and intelligent transportation systems.
- System architects and developers working on V2X stacks and applications.
- Mobility planners and stakeholders evaluating deployment and security implications.
- Early‑career professionals seeking a structured introduction to V2X.
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.