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Software Defined Vehicles - A Beginners Course

Name: Software Defined Vehicles - A Beginners Course
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Your window towards latest automotive technologies - From the Author of Software Defined Vehicles (SAE, 2025)

Created byPlato Pathrose

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understanding and Defining Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Architecture and Building Blocks of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Safety and Security Approach and Framework for Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Business Models and Monetisation in Software Defined vehicles (SDVs)
Technology Evolution and Future Mobility

Course content

8 sections • 10 lectures • 2h 18m total length

Introduction8:01
Introductory module giving an overview of this beginner's course on Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).
1. Course overview
2. Who should attend the course ?
3. Course Index
4. Instructor Introduction

Part 1: Kano Model and Needs Evolution11:15
An overview of the Kano Model and the Evolution of Needs.
Understanding how the Kano model plays a role in technology advancements and requirements.
Part 2: Technology Evolution20:35
This part of the module explains the technology trends on how technical systems evolve, and also covers examples from automotive based on those technology trends.
Kano Model & Technology Trends

Part 1: Software-Defined Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - Architecture12:52
The first part of the module explains a layered architecture of software-defined connected and autonomous vehicles. The topics in this part of the module are structured as follows:
Layered Architecture of SDVs
Evolution of E/E Architecture and Hybrid Architecture
An Overview of Zonal Controller in SDVs
Part 2: Software Architecture and Service Oriented Architecture in SDCAVs7:03
This part of the module explains the evolution of various software architectures and also the service-oriented architecture used in software-defined connected and autonomous vehicles. The topics are structured into the following:
Evolution of Software Architecture
Monolithic and Modular Monolithic Software Architectures
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for SDVs
Software Defined Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - Architecture

Safety and Security in Software Defined Vehicles25:07
This module explains how software is influencing various functions in vehicles and how a structured approach can be taken to apply safety and security in the dynamic SDVs. The module is structured with the following topics:
Functions of Software in Vehicles
SDVs and Stakeholders
Challenges in Safety Analysis
Approach for Safety and Security Analysis
Safety and Security Framework
Standards and Regulations
Safety and Security in Software Defined Vehicles

Requirements

No previous automotive experience required, though it is recommended to have a notebook and pen prepared - you are going to learn something new.

Description

The Software Defined Vehicles - A Beginner's Course is the ultimate guide to understanding the key features and foundation behind Software Defined Vehicles.

The Course includes:

An Introduction to Software-Defined Vehicles

Understanding Software-Defined Vehicles
Software Intensive Systems (SIS) & Cyber-physical systems (CPS)
Vehicle Lifecycle Phases
Defining Software-Defined Vehicles

Evolution of Technology and Vehicles

Kano Model
Technology Trends and TRIZ
Technology Evolution in Automotive (examples)

Building Blocks of Software-Defined Vehicles

Layered Structure of Software Defined Vehicles
Building Blocks of Software Defined Vehicles
Various Technologies in Vehicles

An Architecture Overview of Software Defined Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Electrical and Electronic Architectures
Zone Controller
Monolithic and Modular Monolithic Software Architectures
Service-Oriented Architecture

Safety and Security in Software Defined Vehicles

Functions of Software in Vehicles
Software Defined Vehicles and Stakeholders
Challenges in Safety Analysis
Approach for Safety and Security Analysis
Safety and Security Framework
Standards and Regulations

Various Business Models and Analysis

Changing Mobility Business
Business Models and Monetisation
Prioritisation of Business Models

You will be briefed on how software reshapes vehicle design, development, and deployment, and the concepts and approaches followed in Software Defined Vehicles. You will be given an overview of the architecture, the evolution of technology, and the role of Software in Safety and Security in Vehicles.

Who this course is for:

Engineers
Executives
Students
Automotive Enthusiasts
Anyone who is interested to learn about automotive technologies

Software Defined Vehicles - A Beginners Course

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 8min

What Are Software Defined Vehicles?1 lecture • 18min

Evolution of Technology and Vehicles2 lectures • 32min

Building Blocks of Software Defined Vehicles1 lecture • 14min

Software Defined Connected and Autonomous Vehicles - An Architecture Overview2 lectures • 20min

Safety and Security in Software Defined Vehicles1 lecture • 25min

Various Business Models in Software Defined Vehicles1 lecture • 15min

Conclusion1 lecture • 7min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: