Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving
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The rapid advancements in autonomous driving technologies are reshaping the mobility sector, requiring companies to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. Our CAS "Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving" is designed to empower professionals and organizations to navigate this transformation by equipping them with cutting-edge tools and expertise.
This advanced program enables participants to revolutionize driving through groundbreaking technologies while unlocking exciting career opportunities. Modern vehicles rely heavily on driver assistance systems to enhance performance, safety, and user experience. Learn how vehicles perceive their surroundings, interact with their environment, and make autonomous decisions. The curriculum focuses on the key aspects of autonomous driving, offering in-depth knowledge in areas such as Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Control Systems, Mobility Perception Systems, Decision Modeling, Machine Vision and Systems Validation.
Take the opportunity to lead the innovation in automated driving. Register here for the CAS "Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving" and invest in the future of mobility.
Program Director
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax Head of Institute for Information Processing Technology (ITIV), KIT |
What is a CAS?
A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is a focused qualification that equips professionals with expertise in a specific field. Delivered in a four-step format, each with 3-4 days of intensive learning, it blends practical experience with industry insights for rapid knowledge integration.
Developed by top experts from academia and industry, HECTOR School CAS programs cover systems engineering, e-mobility, and automated driving, offering hands-on learning and access to cutting-edge mobility research at KIT in Karlsruhe.
Flexible and impactful, a CAS deepens expertise, expands career opportunities, and addresses emerging industry challenges.
Key Facts
- Language: English or German (upon request)
- Admission requirements: First academic degree in a relevant subject, professional experience, English language profiency. Detailed description of all admission requirements.
- Costs: € 5,970 for the entire CAS program*
- Certificate: CAS participants receive a KIT certificate and 10 ECTS points upon completion of the exam.
*The CAS listed above are exempt from value added tax (VAT)
Structure
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November 24 -27, 2025 8:00 am - 5:15 pm |
January 2026
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March/April 2026
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May/June 2026
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Systems Validation
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Electronic Systems Synthesis Machine Vision |
Decision Modeling
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Mobile Perception Systems Driver Assistance Systems |
Lecture times: mostly 8:00 am - 5:15 pm (more details upon request).
Location: HECTOR School of Engineering and Management | Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe
Outlook and Related Trainings
HECTOR School currently offers three different CAS programs.
Participants have the option to complete several CAS and thus gain a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), a postgraduate qualification that provides in-depth expertise, hands-on experience, and industry insights in a specific field. For companies, a DAS helps upskill employees and prepare them for new domains, equipping them with essential knowledge for today’s evolving industry.
The DAS Mobility Systems Engineering comprises three main components:
- Core module (10 ECTS): CAS on Systems and Software Engineering
- Elective module (10 ECTS): participants can choose between:
- CAS on E-Mobility Systems and Technology
- CAS on Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving
- Practical thesis that addresses a challenge or opportunity within the participant's organization or industry.
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