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.
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.