Engineer the Future of Mobility. Drive Intelligent Innovation.

Explore the technologies behind autonomous driving, connected vehicles, e-mobility, systems engineering, and vehicle validation. Our compact Certificate Courses combine KIT research with practical knowledge for immediate professional impact.

Learn from KIT experts and mobility industry leaders and gain future-ready competencies to develop, validate, and optimize intelligent, connected, and sustainable mobility systems.

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Certificate Program - on campus    

Systems Integration and Validation

  • Quality Assurance and Cost of QA of Electronic Systems
  • Testing Automotive Systems (XiL, virtual testing, …)
  • Case Study in Testing Automotive Systems
  • Release‑, Configuration‑ and Update‑Management of Self‑Learning Functionality 

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Lecturers:

Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2026

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Joshua Ransiek; Dr. Christian Müller; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Heine; Stefan Otten

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Testing Automotive Systems (XiL, Virtual Testing…)

  • Introduce a structured testing approach
  • Combine multiple test phases efficiently
  • Integrate different test technologies effectively

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Oct 26 - 28, 2026

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Dr. Christian Müller

 

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Model-based Systems Engineering for Automotive Systems and Data Driven Development for Automotive Systems

  • Introduce a structured testing approach for autonomously learned functionality
  • Apply testing before production and continuously during product updates
  • Handle complex release and configuration structures throughout product lifetime

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Oct 29 - 30, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

 Stefan Otten

 

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Quality Assurance and Cost of Electronic Systems

  • Master state-of-the-art approaches for system dependability, manufacturability, and cost
  • Apply measures to improve component and system quality and optimize overall system performance
  • Utilize statistical data to balance time-to-market, reliability, and cost constraints

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Nov 2 - 4, 2026

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Heine

 

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Case Study in Testing Automotive Systems

  • Provide an expert perspective on modern automotive system testing
  • Introduce state-of-the-art computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools
  • Familiarize students with the latest testing techniques

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Nov 5 - 6, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Joshua Ransiek

 

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Certificate Program - on campus    

Processes, Methods and Tools of Systems Engineering

  • Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Process Models and Associated Assessments
  • Big Data Management
  • Case Study in Embedded Systems Development (inkl. Rapid Prototyping)
  • Introduction Concept Study 

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Nov 16 - 27, 2026

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sören Hohmann, Frank Blucha,  Prof. Dr. Maribel Acosta, Dr. Lukas Heling, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mike Barth

 

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Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

  • Introduce systems engineering in electronic systems development 
  • Enable students to select appropriate design methods for specific challenges
  • Equip students to specify, model, simulate, and test embedded systems

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Nov 16 - 17, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax

 

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Big Data Management

  • Teach Big Data fundamentals, real-world cases, and current technical challenges and opportunities
  • Cover foundational algorithms for large-scale distributed systems and Big Data management on cloud infrastructures
  • Provide hands-on experience with cloud setup, data querying, and visualization of large datasets

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Nov 18 - 19, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Maribel Acosta; Dr. Lukas Heling

 

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Modeling and Simulation

  • Introduce the concept of virtual prototypes through practical examples
  • Highlight the characteristics and advantages of different modeling techniques
  • Demonstrate tools for implementing virtual prototypes in simulations

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Nov 20 - 24, 2026

3 days 

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sören Hohmann; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mike Barth

 

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Case Study in Embedded Systems Development (incl. Rapid Prototyping) 

  • Get an expert view into today’s design processes and chances by the use of electronics

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Nov 25 - 26, 2026

1.5 days 

English

1,290€

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax; Vitus Lüntzel 

 

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Process Models and Associated Assesments

  • Provide an overview of CMMI-DEV and AutomotiveSPICE process models and their assessment methods
  • Highlight the commonalities and differences between the models
  • Explain the original intention behind each process model

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Nov 26 - 27, 2026

1.5 days 

English

1,290€

upon request

Frank Blucha 

 

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Certificate Program - on campus    

Systems Design

  • Control Systems Development
  • Embedded Systems Computer Architecture
  • Electronic Systems Synthesis (Hardware and Software) incl. Case Study
  • Future Vehicle Concept Study 

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Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sören Hohmann; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mike Barth; Dr.-Ing. Tanja Harbaum; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Jürgen Becker; Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler

 

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Control Systems Development

  • The course objective is to introduce the fundamentals of process automation and systems theory
  • The basics for analyzing dynamic systems are learned
  • These are then used to examine the characteristics and advantages of different controller design methods applied to practical examples.

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Feb 22 - 23, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mike Barth; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sören Hohmann

 

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Embedded Systems Computer Architecture

  • Master basics and advanced computer architectures for embedded systems
  • Understand their characteristics, application fields, limitations, and role in modern system architectures
  • Learn the fundamentals of the hardware-software interface

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Feb 24 - 26, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Tanja Harbaum

 

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Energy Output Theory and Workshop

  • Learn a systemic approach to conceptualize future-oriented road vehicles
  • Apply the approach to a selected transport task and define vehicle specifications
  • Consider technical, societal, economic, and ecological aspects in group work

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Mar 1 - 2, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler

 

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Electronic Systems Synthesis (Hardware and Software), incl. Case Study

  • Master fundamentals and advanced hardware/software architectures and their co-design
  • Apply algorithmic methods for automated synthesis of microelectronic circuits
  • Handle physical design styles of the latest technologies

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Mar 3 - 5, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Becker

 

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Certificate Program - on campus    

ADAS: Functions of ADAS

  • Driver Assistance Systems; Auto Control Systems
  • Driveability; Traffic Engineering and Control
  • Car-to-X Communication

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May 31 - Jun 11, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Dr. Frank Hofmann; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Vortisch; Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arne Rönnau; Prof. Dr. Marius Zöllner

 

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E-Mobility: Political and Technical Framework

  • Introduction into Requirements, Solutions and Challenges of E-Mobility with Case Study
  • CO2-Balances: Well to wheel
  • Transportation Markets and Policy
  • Energy Distribution; Energy Management
  • Noise, Vibration and Harshness for E-Mobility

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May 31 - Jun 11, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer; Dr. Stefan Pfahl-: PD. Dr. rer. pol. Patrick Jochem; Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch; Dr. Eckhard Szimba; Dr.-Ing. Thomas Dengiz; Dr.-Ing. Michael Frey; Dr. Timo von Wysocki

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Introduction into Requirements, Solutions and Challenges of E-Mobility with Case Study

  • Gain a structured understanding of sustainable mobility systems
  • develop a holistic perspective on how they function
  • build foundational knowledge to analyze and improve sustainable mobility solutions

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May 31, 2027

1 day

English

990 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer

 

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Traffic Engineering and Control

  • Understand the dynamics of traffic flow and typical traffic control mechanisms
  • Learn the theoretical background of traffic behavior
  • Gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art traffic flow simulation tools

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May 31 - Jun 1, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Vortisch

 

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Transportation Markets and Policy

  • Understanding of complex transport policy issues
  • Insight into policy challenges
  • Awareness of decision-making factors

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Jun 1 - 2, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch; Dr. Eckhard Szimba

 

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Car-to-X Communication

  • Overview of car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication systems and their applications
  • Understanding system requirements, challenges, and standardized architectures
  • Introduction to communication principles and protocols used in these systems

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Jun 2 - 3, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Frank Hofmann

 

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Energy Distribution

  • Explore the impact of increasing electric vehicles on energy distribution and power system management
  • Understand the role of information and communication systems in building and managing smart power grids
  • Examine requirements and opportunities for vehicle-to-grid integration and supply-oriented demand management

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Jun 3, 2027

1 day

English

990 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Thomas Dengiz

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Driveability

  • Understand the importance of driveability and its interaction with NVH for mobile system innovation
  • Learn key methods to analyze, rate, and interpret driveability behavior
  • Explore feedback to the overall system, improvement strategies, and connections to NVH, Human Factors, and Driver Assistance

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Jun 4 - 7, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

CO2-Balances: Well to wheel

  • Provide basic knowledge of key drivers influencing market penetration of new passenger car drivetrains
  • Explain fundamental interactions between these drivers
  • Develop the ability to assess strategic potential in sustainable mobility system

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Jun 4 - 7, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Stefan Pfahl; PD. Dr. rer. pol. Patrick Jochem

 

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Driver Assistance Systems

  • Cover modern driver assistance systems from basics to existing solutions and future outlook
  • Provide an overview of sensors and systems for driving comfort and safety
  • Highlight ergonomic considerations for effective human-system interaction

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Jun 8 - 9, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Marius Zöllner

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Noise, Vibration and Harshness for E-Mobility

  • NVH-related understanding of vehicle systems
  • Knowledge of designing quiet and comfortable electric vehicles
  • Ability to apply noise and vibration optimization principles

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Jun 8 - 9, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Timo von Wysocki

 

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Auto Control Systems

  • Overview of autonomous mobile robot architectures and semi-autonomous driver assistance systems
  • Introduction to knowledge representation and situation assessment
  • Overview of decision-making and planning method

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Jun 10 - 11, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arne Rönnau

 

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Energy Management

  • Overview of requirements for automotive energy management
  • Understanding of technical solutions
  • Insight into energy optimization approaches

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Jun 10 - 11, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Michael Frey

 

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Certificate Program - on campus    

ADAS: Components and Technology of ADAS

  • Automotive EMC Technology; Automotive Lighting
  • Mobile Perception Systems
  • IT Safety and Security
  • Hands-on Training: Platooning

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Jul 12 - 23, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax; Nicole Kechler; Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Stiller; Dr. Uwe Reinhardt

 

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E-Mobility: Components and Technology

  • Electric Drive Trains
  • Power Electronics
  • Energy Conversion
  • Vehicle Concept Study
  • Energy Storage: Batteries and Fuel Cells, H2-Storage

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Jul 12 - 23, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Helmut Ehrenberg; Dr. Frieder Scheiba; Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner; Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler; Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller; Andreas; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer

 

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Automotive EMC Technology

  • Understand radar principles and their potential in automotive applications
  • Learn system and design requirements of automotive radars
  • Grasp the relationship between system parameters, component specifications, and overall radar performance

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Jul 12 - 13, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Uwe Reinhardt

 

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Electric Drive Trains

  • Overview of requirements for electric drives in hybrid and full electric vehicles
  • Learn to assess motor design for energy efficiency and performance
  • Gain knowledge of design criteria, rules, and perform basic motor performance calculations

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Jul 12 - 13, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer

 

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Automotive Lightning

  • Understand modern automotive assisting functions using sensors based on light, infrared, or microwave radiation
  • Learn how sensor information controls actors, including adaptive headlamp systems
  • Explore modern light-based assisting systems for safer nighttime driving and accident reduction

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Jul 14 - 15, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

 

 

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Energy Storage:  H2-Storage

  • Provide an overview of batteries, fuel cells, and H₂ energy storage technologies for environmental and energy applications
  • Cover fundamentals of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, fuel cell structure, operation, and modeling, including applications in mobility and stationary systems
  • Explore electrochemical energy storage with a focus on high-energy batteries, power density improvements, and electrical characterization and modeling

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Jul 14, 2027

1 day

English

990€

upon request

Prof. Helmut Ehrenberg; Dr. Frieder Scheiba; Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner

 

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Power Electronics

  • Understand the fundamental principles of power electronics, including voltage switching with transistors
  • Learn how inductors and capacitors integrate currents and voltages
  • Explore the role of frequency converters in adjusting electrical frequency

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Jul 15 - 16, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller; Dr.-Ing. Andreas Liske

 

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Mobile Perception Systems

  • Understand the role of perception systems in safety, comfort, and efficiency of mobile machines
  • Learn fundamentals of sensor technologies
  • Gain an overview of scene perception methods and assess associated uncertainties

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Jul 16 - 19, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Stiller

 

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Energy Conversion

  • Understand the complexity of energy conversion systems and their interactions within mobile systems
  • Learn methods to identify optimal solutions and perform layout and dimensioning of powertrain systems
  • Apply objective rating methods and address specific development needs using a broad energy conversion approach

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Jul 19, 2027

1 day

English

990 €

upon request

Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott

 

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IT Safety and Security

  • Knowledge of the cryptographic foundations of IT security
  • Understanding of security leaks through case studies
  • Development of the ability to mistrust given solutions

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Jul 20 - 21, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade

 

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Energy Storage: Batteries and Fuel Cells

  • Provide an overview of batteries, fuel cells, and H₂ energy storage technologies for environmental and energy applications
  • Cover fundamentals of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, fuel cell structure, operation, and modeling, including applications in mobility and stationary systems
  • Explore electrochemical energy storage with a focus on high-energy batteries, power density improvements, and electrical characterization and modeling

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Lecturers:

Jul 20 - 22, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Helmut Ehrenberg; Dr. Frieder Scheiba; Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Hands-on Training: Platooning

  • The course objective is to understand the concept of assistant functions
  • To explore their practical implementation in real-world scenarios
  • To gain hands-on experience in designing and applying assistant-based solutions

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Jul 22 - 23, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax; Nicole Kechler

 

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Vehicle Concept Study

  • Understanding the mechanisms of force transmission from wheel to road
  • Recognizing the sources of energy loss
  • Evaluating how these factors influence overall vehicle efficiency

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Jul 23, 2027

1 day

English

990 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Martin Gießler

 

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Certificate Program - on campus    

Systems Integration and Validation

  • Quality Assurance and Cost of QA of Electronic Systems
  • Testing Automotive Systems (XiL, virtual testing, …)
  • Case Study in Testing Automotive Systems
  • Release‑, Configuration‑ and Update‑Management of Self‑Learning Functionality 

Date:

Duration:

Language:

Cost:

ECTS:

Lecturers:

Oct 25 - Nov 5, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Stefan Otten; Joshua Ransiek; Dr. Christian Müller; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Heine

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Testing Automotive Systems (XiL, Virtual Testing…)

  • Introduce a structured testing approach
  • Combine multiple test phases efficiently
  • Integrate different test technologies effectively

Date:

Duration:

Language:

Cost:

ECTS:

Lecturers:

Oct 25 - 27, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Dr. Christian Müller

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Model-based Systems Engineering for Automotive Systems and Data Driven Development for Automotive Systems

  • Introduce a structured testing approach for autonomously learned functionality
  • Apply testing before production and continuously during product updates
  • Handle complex release and configuration structures throughout product lifetime

Date:

Duration:

Language:

Cost:

ECTS:

Lecturers:

Oct 28 - 29, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

 Stefan Otten

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Quality Assurance and Cost of Electronic Systems

  • Master state-of-the-art approaches for system dependability, manufacturability, and cost
  • Apply measures to improve component and system quality and optimize overall system performance
  • Utilize statistical data to balance time-to-market, reliability, and cost constraints

Date:

Duration:

Language:

Cost:

ECTS:

Lecturers:

Nov 1 - 3, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Heine

 

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Certificate Course - on campus    

Case Study in Testing Automotive Systems

  • Provide an expert perspective on modern automotive system testing
  • Introduce state-of-the-art computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools
  • Familiarize students with the latest testing techniques

Date:

Duration:

Language:

Cost:

ECTS:

Lecturers:

Nov 4 - 5, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Joshua Ransiek

 

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