Mastering Autonomous Vehicle Regulations for Future-Proof Compliance and Leadership
Course Format & Delivery Details Your Pathway to Regulatory Mastery is Self-Paced, Flexible, and 100% Risk-Free
This course is designed for professionals like you who demand clarity, precision, and career-positive outcomes from their learning investments. We understand your time is valuable and your goals are urgent. That’s why every element of this program has been engineered for real-world impact and immediate applicability. Once you enroll, you’ll gain self-paced, on-demand access to the full course content with no fixed start dates or deadlines. Learn at your own speed, on your schedule, from anywhere in the world. Most participants complete the core curriculum in 12 to 16 weeks when dedicating 4 to 6 hours per week, with many applying key insights to their jobs in under 30 days. The structure is optimized so that clarity, confidence, and compliance competence grow progressively with each module. Lifetime Access Means Future-Proof Learning
You are not buying a temporary resource. You are gaining lifetime access to the most up-to-date, globally relevant framework for autonomous vehicle regulations. The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and your access includes ongoing updates at no additional cost. As new standards, testing protocols, or policy shifts emerge, your materials will reflect them immediately. This is not a static course. It’s a living compliance toolkit you’ll use year after year. Designed for Global Accessibility and Real-World Usability
The platform is mobile-friendly, fully responsive, and accessible 24/7 from any device. Whether you're at your desk, on a commute, or traveling internationally, your learning journey continues seamlessly. No downloads. No installations. Just secure, instant access with minimal friction. Instructor Support You Can Rely On
Throughout your journey, you’ll receive direct, expert guidance from our instructor support team-practicing compliance strategists and policy analysts with experience in transportation innovation and regulatory affairs. They do not just answer questions. They help you interpret complex legal language, apply standards to real scenarios, and refine your strategic positioning within your organization. Your Achievement Is Certified and Recognized
Upon completion, you will earn a formal Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is trusted globally by engineering firms, mobility startups, regulatory consultancies, and government agencies. It signals not just knowledge but leadership judgment in one of the most complex emerging fields in transportation. Employers look for this certification when selecting candidates for high-impact roles in compliance, safety oversight, and policy integration. Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Fees, Full Payment Flexibility
You will pay one straightforward, all-inclusive fee with absolutely no recurring charges, hidden costs, or surprise add-ons. We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. The investment is designed to deliver career ROI, not extract ongoing payments. Satisfied or Fully Refunded – Zero Risk to You
We offer a strong satisfaction guarantee. If you complete the first three modules and find the content does not meet your expectations for depth, clarity, or professional relevance, you may request a full refund. There are no hoops to jump through. This is our commitment to quality and your confidence. Immediate Steps After Enrollment
After enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your registration. Access details to the course platform will be sent separately once your materials are fully prepared and available. This ensures a smooth, error-free onboarding experience that respects your time and sets you up for success from day one. This Course Works for You - Even If:
- You’ve never worked directly in transportation law, but need to ensure your engineering or product team complies with evolving rules.
- You’re transitioning from traditional automotive compliance into autonomous systems and need a structured, authoritative foundation.
- Your organization is under pressure to align with new safety mandates, and you must speak confidently with regulators, legal teams, and executives.
- You’re unsure whether current policies in your region will remain valid as technology advances - and need a framework that anticipates change.
Real Professionals, Real Results
“I led my company’s AV compliance review for the first time after taking this course. The structure gave me the confidence to present to both legal and engineering teams. Within two weeks, we restructured our testing protocols to meet both ISO and NHTSA expectations. This course paid for itself tenfold.” - James R., Senior Systems Engineer, Mobility Tech Firm “As a city planner, I was overwhelmed by the flood of autonomous vehicle applications. This course gave me the ability to assess submissions with authority. I now chair our local AV policy task force.” - Amina K., Urban Infrastructure Lead, Municipal Government You’re Choosing Clarity Over Confusion, Confidence Over Guesswork
This is not just information. It’s a strategic advantage. Every concept, tool, and framework has been tested in real regulatory negotiations, product certifications, and policy implementations. You are not learning theory. You are gaining battle-tested expertise that reduces risk, accelerates approvals, and positions you as the go-to authority in your organization.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of Autonomous Vehicle Regulation - Understanding the core definition of autonomous vs. automated vehicles
- Overview of the six SAE levels of driving automation
- Differences between driver assistance and full autonomy
- Historical evolution of vehicle safety regulations
- Key milestones in autonomous vehicle policy development
- Why traditional automotive regulations fail for AVs
- Introduction to regulatory gaps in functional safety
- Understanding the role of software in vehicle safety compliance
- Core challenges in liability determination for self-driving vehicles
- Regulatory treatment of over-the-air updates and software patches
- Fundamentals of vehicle data recording and retrieval
- Precedent-setting legal cases involving autonomous systems
- Global regulatory divergence and convergence trends
- Introduction to international harmonization efforts (e.g., UNECE WP.29)
- Role of standards bodies in shaping future regulations
- How regulators balance innovation with public safety
- Understanding risk perception in public policy decisions
- Stakeholder analysis in AV regulation (government, industry, public)
- Public trust and acceptance metrics in autonomous mobility
- Baseline vocabulary: terms every AV compliance professional must know
Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks and Jurisdictional Approaches - Comparative analysis of U.S. federal vs. state AV regulations
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicability to AVs
- NHTSA’s evolving role in autonomous vehicle oversight
- Department of Transportation AV 4.0 principles and implications
- California DMV regulations for testing and deployment
- Waymo, Cruise, and other state-specific operational permits
- European Union regulatory structure for automated mobility
- UNECE WP.29 and the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) regulation
- ISO 21448 SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality) overview
- EU AI Act and its impact on autonomous driving systems
- UK Department for Transport AV policies and safety standards
- AV testing frameworks in Germany and France
- China’s national strategy for intelligent connected vehicles
- Beijing and Shanghai AV pilot zones and local compliance rules
- Japan’s MLIT guidelines for Level 3 AV deployment
- Singapore’s regulatory sandbox approach for AV trials
- Australia’s National Transport Commission AV reforms
- Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act modernization efforts
- South Korea’s autonomous vehicle certification system
- Regulatory sandboxes: design, purpose, and lessons learned
Module 3: Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Technical Standards - ISO 26262: Functional safety for road vehicles – foundational principles
- Applying ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Levels) to autonomous systems
- Challenges in assigning ASILs to AI-driven decision logic
- ISO/SAE 21434: Cybersecurity engineering for road vehicles
- Threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) methodology
- Secure development lifecycle for AV software
- Over-the-air update compliance and audit requirements
- UL 4600: Standard for safety evaluation of AVs
- Differences between UL 4600 and ISO 26262
- IEEE standards for AV perception and decision-making
- SAE J3016: Taxonomy and definitions for terms related to driving automation
- IEC 61508: Generic functional safety standard and its relevance
- RTCA DO-178C concepts applied to aviation-inspired AV software
- Designing fail-operational and fail-safe systems
- Fault tree analysis for autonomous driving software
- Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) in AV development
- Requirement traceability from safety goals to code implementation
- Validation of machine learning models in safety-critical systems
- Uncertainty quantification in sensor fusion algorithms
- Redundancy strategies for sensors, compute, and power systems
Module 4: Testing, Validation, and Safety Case Development - Three pillars of AV validation: simulation, closed-course, and on-road testing
- Defining operational design domain (ODD) for test scenarios
- Scenario-based safety validation methodology
- Generating edge cases for robustness testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s NCAP evolution
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) AV roadmap
- Designing safety cases for regulatory submissions
- Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) for safety argumentation
- Creating a justification for exemption from traditional safety standards
- Use of formal methods in proving system correctness
- Integrating simulation into compliance documentation
- Metrics for meaningful validation: miles driven vs. scenario coverage
- Role of disengagement reports in public accountability
- California’s DMV disengagement reporting requirements
- How regulators evaluate exposure to rare but high-consequence events
- Statistical confidence in safety claims (e.g., billion-mile equivalents)
- Validating sensor performance in adverse weather conditions
- Testing for pedestrian and cyclist interaction reliability
- Ethical decision-making in unavoidable crash scenarios
- Public reporting requirements for safety performance data
Module 5: Data Governance, Privacy, and Ethical Compliance - Types of data collected by autonomous vehicles (position, video, audio, etc.)
- GDPR compliance for data captured in autonomous vehicles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and AV data handling
- Data minimization and anonymization techniques
- Onboard data storage vs. cloud-based data transmission
- User consent mechanisms for data collection
- Right to be forgotten in vehicle data systems
- Data portability and interoperability requirements
- Law enforcement access to AV data logs
- Accident data retrieval and regulatory disclosure obligations
- Ethical AI principles in autonomous driving systems
- Bias mitigation in machine learning models for object detection
- Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making
- Developing ethical frameworks for safeguarding vulnerable road users
- Public perception management in ethical incident reporting
- Trolley problem debates and their policy implications
- Designing systems aligned with human-centered values
- Social equity considerations in AV deployment policies
- Accessibility for people with disabilities in autonomous mobility
- Environmental impact assessments in AV regulatory approvals
Module 6: Liability, Insurance, and Operational Compliance - Shifting liability from driver to manufacturer, software developer, or fleet operator
- Product liability law and autonomous vehicle defects
- Software updates as potential triggers for liability
- Insurance models for autonomous vehicle fleets
- UK Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 liability framework
- EU proposals for compulsory AV insurance schemes
- Role of black box data in post-crash liability determination
- Chain of custody for digital evidence in AV incidents
- Regulatory reporting obligations after safety incidents
- Voluntary Safety Self-Assessments (NHTSA)
- Developing a corporate AV safety policy
- Fleet operator compliance with local transport regulations
- Licensing and permitting for commercial AV operations
- Urban delivery robot regulations and sidewalk usage rules
- AV shuttle services and public transit integration compliance
- ADA compliance for autonomous public transport
- Merging AVs into existing public infrastructure systems
- Compliance with traffic signal priority and emergency vehicle protocols
- Geofencing implementation and regulatory enforcement
- Restrictions on mixed-traffic operation in sensitive zones
Module 7: Regulatory Strategy, Policy Advocacy, and Organizational Leadership - Developing a proactive regulatory engagement strategy
- Mapping regulatory dependencies across jurisdictions
- Building internal compliance roadmaps aligned with product timelines
- Creating a regulatory intelligence function within your organization
- Monitoring regulatory changes using official sources and alerts
- Drafting position papers for submission to regulatory agencies
- Engaging in public comment periods for proposed rules
- Collaborating with industry consortia (e.g., AVCC, SELF DRIVE)
- Lobbying vs. technical advocacy: when to use each approach
- Preparing executives to speak with regulators and the press
- Aligning R&D teams with anticipated regulatory requirements
- Balancing innovation speed with compliance readiness
- Managing cross-functional teams in complex regulatory environments
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in agile development
- Conducting regulatory impact assessments for new features
- Presenting compliance status to boards and investors
- Developing crisis response plans for regulatory incidents
- Communicating safety performance to the public and media
- Negotiating with city officials for deployment permissions
- Leading cross-border regulatory harmonization initiatives
Module 8: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Application - Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel
Module 9: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing your final compliance leadership portfolio
- Documenting your hands-on project outcomes for professional use
- Highlighting course achievements on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with peers through The Art of Service community
- Leveraging your Certificate of Completion for promotions or roles
- Using the certification to support consulting or advisory services
- Joining professional organizations (SAE, IEEE, INCOSE)
- Continuing education pathways in transportation policy and safety
- Accessing exclusive job boards for AV compliance professionals
- Participating in alumni events and expert roundtables
- Staying updated through curated regulatory bulletins
- Receiving invitations to private industry working groups
- Renewal and recertification guidelines (when applicable)
- Transitioning into roles such as AV Compliance Officer or Safety Manager
- Building a personal brand as a trusted voice in AV regulation
- Creating thought leadership content based on course insights
- Presenting at conferences or webinars as a subject matter expert
- Contributing to white papers and industry standards development
- Advancing toward board-level advisory positions in mobility firms
- Guiding startups through early regulatory hurdles with confidence
Module 1: Foundations of Autonomous Vehicle Regulation - Understanding the core definition of autonomous vs. automated vehicles
- Overview of the six SAE levels of driving automation
- Differences between driver assistance and full autonomy
- Historical evolution of vehicle safety regulations
- Key milestones in autonomous vehicle policy development
- Why traditional automotive regulations fail for AVs
- Introduction to regulatory gaps in functional safety
- Understanding the role of software in vehicle safety compliance
- Core challenges in liability determination for self-driving vehicles
- Regulatory treatment of over-the-air updates and software patches
- Fundamentals of vehicle data recording and retrieval
- Precedent-setting legal cases involving autonomous systems
- Global regulatory divergence and convergence trends
- Introduction to international harmonization efforts (e.g., UNECE WP.29)
- Role of standards bodies in shaping future regulations
- How regulators balance innovation with public safety
- Understanding risk perception in public policy decisions
- Stakeholder analysis in AV regulation (government, industry, public)
- Public trust and acceptance metrics in autonomous mobility
- Baseline vocabulary: terms every AV compliance professional must know
Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks and Jurisdictional Approaches - Comparative analysis of U.S. federal vs. state AV regulations
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicability to AVs
- NHTSA’s evolving role in autonomous vehicle oversight
- Department of Transportation AV 4.0 principles and implications
- California DMV regulations for testing and deployment
- Waymo, Cruise, and other state-specific operational permits
- European Union regulatory structure for automated mobility
- UNECE WP.29 and the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) regulation
- ISO 21448 SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality) overview
- EU AI Act and its impact on autonomous driving systems
- UK Department for Transport AV policies and safety standards
- AV testing frameworks in Germany and France
- China’s national strategy for intelligent connected vehicles
- Beijing and Shanghai AV pilot zones and local compliance rules
- Japan’s MLIT guidelines for Level 3 AV deployment
- Singapore’s regulatory sandbox approach for AV trials
- Australia’s National Transport Commission AV reforms
- Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act modernization efforts
- South Korea’s autonomous vehicle certification system
- Regulatory sandboxes: design, purpose, and lessons learned
Module 3: Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Technical Standards - ISO 26262: Functional safety for road vehicles – foundational principles
- Applying ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Levels) to autonomous systems
- Challenges in assigning ASILs to AI-driven decision logic
- ISO/SAE 21434: Cybersecurity engineering for road vehicles
- Threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) methodology
- Secure development lifecycle for AV software
- Over-the-air update compliance and audit requirements
- UL 4600: Standard for safety evaluation of AVs
- Differences between UL 4600 and ISO 26262
- IEEE standards for AV perception and decision-making
- SAE J3016: Taxonomy and definitions for terms related to driving automation
- IEC 61508: Generic functional safety standard and its relevance
- RTCA DO-178C concepts applied to aviation-inspired AV software
- Designing fail-operational and fail-safe systems
- Fault tree analysis for autonomous driving software
- Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) in AV development
- Requirement traceability from safety goals to code implementation
- Validation of machine learning models in safety-critical systems
- Uncertainty quantification in sensor fusion algorithms
- Redundancy strategies for sensors, compute, and power systems
Module 4: Testing, Validation, and Safety Case Development - Three pillars of AV validation: simulation, closed-course, and on-road testing
- Defining operational design domain (ODD) for test scenarios
- Scenario-based safety validation methodology
- Generating edge cases for robustness testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s NCAP evolution
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) AV roadmap
- Designing safety cases for regulatory submissions
- Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) for safety argumentation
- Creating a justification for exemption from traditional safety standards
- Use of formal methods in proving system correctness
- Integrating simulation into compliance documentation
- Metrics for meaningful validation: miles driven vs. scenario coverage
- Role of disengagement reports in public accountability
- California’s DMV disengagement reporting requirements
- How regulators evaluate exposure to rare but high-consequence events
- Statistical confidence in safety claims (e.g., billion-mile equivalents)
- Validating sensor performance in adverse weather conditions
- Testing for pedestrian and cyclist interaction reliability
- Ethical decision-making in unavoidable crash scenarios
- Public reporting requirements for safety performance data
Module 5: Data Governance, Privacy, and Ethical Compliance - Types of data collected by autonomous vehicles (position, video, audio, etc.)
- GDPR compliance for data captured in autonomous vehicles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and AV data handling
- Data minimization and anonymization techniques
- Onboard data storage vs. cloud-based data transmission
- User consent mechanisms for data collection
- Right to be forgotten in vehicle data systems
- Data portability and interoperability requirements
- Law enforcement access to AV data logs
- Accident data retrieval and regulatory disclosure obligations
- Ethical AI principles in autonomous driving systems
- Bias mitigation in machine learning models for object detection
- Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making
- Developing ethical frameworks for safeguarding vulnerable road users
- Public perception management in ethical incident reporting
- Trolley problem debates and their policy implications
- Designing systems aligned with human-centered values
- Social equity considerations in AV deployment policies
- Accessibility for people with disabilities in autonomous mobility
- Environmental impact assessments in AV regulatory approvals
Module 6: Liability, Insurance, and Operational Compliance - Shifting liability from driver to manufacturer, software developer, or fleet operator
- Product liability law and autonomous vehicle defects
- Software updates as potential triggers for liability
- Insurance models for autonomous vehicle fleets
- UK Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 liability framework
- EU proposals for compulsory AV insurance schemes
- Role of black box data in post-crash liability determination
- Chain of custody for digital evidence in AV incidents
- Regulatory reporting obligations after safety incidents
- Voluntary Safety Self-Assessments (NHTSA)
- Developing a corporate AV safety policy
- Fleet operator compliance with local transport regulations
- Licensing and permitting for commercial AV operations
- Urban delivery robot regulations and sidewalk usage rules
- AV shuttle services and public transit integration compliance
- ADA compliance for autonomous public transport
- Merging AVs into existing public infrastructure systems
- Compliance with traffic signal priority and emergency vehicle protocols
- Geofencing implementation and regulatory enforcement
- Restrictions on mixed-traffic operation in sensitive zones
Module 7: Regulatory Strategy, Policy Advocacy, and Organizational Leadership - Developing a proactive regulatory engagement strategy
- Mapping regulatory dependencies across jurisdictions
- Building internal compliance roadmaps aligned with product timelines
- Creating a regulatory intelligence function within your organization
- Monitoring regulatory changes using official sources and alerts
- Drafting position papers for submission to regulatory agencies
- Engaging in public comment periods for proposed rules
- Collaborating with industry consortia (e.g., AVCC, SELF DRIVE)
- Lobbying vs. technical advocacy: when to use each approach
- Preparing executives to speak with regulators and the press
- Aligning R&D teams with anticipated regulatory requirements
- Balancing innovation speed with compliance readiness
- Managing cross-functional teams in complex regulatory environments
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in agile development
- Conducting regulatory impact assessments for new features
- Presenting compliance status to boards and investors
- Developing crisis response plans for regulatory incidents
- Communicating safety performance to the public and media
- Negotiating with city officials for deployment permissions
- Leading cross-border regulatory harmonization initiatives
Module 8: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Application - Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel
Module 9: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing your final compliance leadership portfolio
- Documenting your hands-on project outcomes for professional use
- Highlighting course achievements on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with peers through The Art of Service community
- Leveraging your Certificate of Completion for promotions or roles
- Using the certification to support consulting or advisory services
- Joining professional organizations (SAE, IEEE, INCOSE)
- Continuing education pathways in transportation policy and safety
- Accessing exclusive job boards for AV compliance professionals
- Participating in alumni events and expert roundtables
- Staying updated through curated regulatory bulletins
- Receiving invitations to private industry working groups
- Renewal and recertification guidelines (when applicable)
- Transitioning into roles such as AV Compliance Officer or Safety Manager
- Building a personal brand as a trusted voice in AV regulation
- Creating thought leadership content based on course insights
- Presenting at conferences or webinars as a subject matter expert
- Contributing to white papers and industry standards development
- Advancing toward board-level advisory positions in mobility firms
- Guiding startups through early regulatory hurdles with confidence
- Comparative analysis of U.S. federal vs. state AV regulations
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicability to AVs
- NHTSA’s evolving role in autonomous vehicle oversight
- Department of Transportation AV 4.0 principles and implications
- California DMV regulations for testing and deployment
- Waymo, Cruise, and other state-specific operational permits
- European Union regulatory structure for automated mobility
- UNECE WP.29 and the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) regulation
- ISO 21448 SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality) overview
- EU AI Act and its impact on autonomous driving systems
- UK Department for Transport AV policies and safety standards
- AV testing frameworks in Germany and France
- China’s national strategy for intelligent connected vehicles
- Beijing and Shanghai AV pilot zones and local compliance rules
- Japan’s MLIT guidelines for Level 3 AV deployment
- Singapore’s regulatory sandbox approach for AV trials
- Australia’s National Transport Commission AV reforms
- Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Act modernization efforts
- South Korea’s autonomous vehicle certification system
- Regulatory sandboxes: design, purpose, and lessons learned
Module 3: Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Technical Standards - ISO 26262: Functional safety for road vehicles – foundational principles
- Applying ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Levels) to autonomous systems
- Challenges in assigning ASILs to AI-driven decision logic
- ISO/SAE 21434: Cybersecurity engineering for road vehicles
- Threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) methodology
- Secure development lifecycle for AV software
- Over-the-air update compliance and audit requirements
- UL 4600: Standard for safety evaluation of AVs
- Differences between UL 4600 and ISO 26262
- IEEE standards for AV perception and decision-making
- SAE J3016: Taxonomy and definitions for terms related to driving automation
- IEC 61508: Generic functional safety standard and its relevance
- RTCA DO-178C concepts applied to aviation-inspired AV software
- Designing fail-operational and fail-safe systems
- Fault tree analysis for autonomous driving software
- Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) in AV development
- Requirement traceability from safety goals to code implementation
- Validation of machine learning models in safety-critical systems
- Uncertainty quantification in sensor fusion algorithms
- Redundancy strategies for sensors, compute, and power systems
Module 4: Testing, Validation, and Safety Case Development - Three pillars of AV validation: simulation, closed-course, and on-road testing
- Defining operational design domain (ODD) for test scenarios
- Scenario-based safety validation methodology
- Generating edge cases for robustness testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s NCAP evolution
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) AV roadmap
- Designing safety cases for regulatory submissions
- Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) for safety argumentation
- Creating a justification for exemption from traditional safety standards
- Use of formal methods in proving system correctness
- Integrating simulation into compliance documentation
- Metrics for meaningful validation: miles driven vs. scenario coverage
- Role of disengagement reports in public accountability
- California’s DMV disengagement reporting requirements
- How regulators evaluate exposure to rare but high-consequence events
- Statistical confidence in safety claims (e.g., billion-mile equivalents)
- Validating sensor performance in adverse weather conditions
- Testing for pedestrian and cyclist interaction reliability
- Ethical decision-making in unavoidable crash scenarios
- Public reporting requirements for safety performance data
Module 5: Data Governance, Privacy, and Ethical Compliance - Types of data collected by autonomous vehicles (position, video, audio, etc.)
- GDPR compliance for data captured in autonomous vehicles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and AV data handling
- Data minimization and anonymization techniques
- Onboard data storage vs. cloud-based data transmission
- User consent mechanisms for data collection
- Right to be forgotten in vehicle data systems
- Data portability and interoperability requirements
- Law enforcement access to AV data logs
- Accident data retrieval and regulatory disclosure obligations
- Ethical AI principles in autonomous driving systems
- Bias mitigation in machine learning models for object detection
- Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making
- Developing ethical frameworks for safeguarding vulnerable road users
- Public perception management in ethical incident reporting
- Trolley problem debates and their policy implications
- Designing systems aligned with human-centered values
- Social equity considerations in AV deployment policies
- Accessibility for people with disabilities in autonomous mobility
- Environmental impact assessments in AV regulatory approvals
Module 6: Liability, Insurance, and Operational Compliance - Shifting liability from driver to manufacturer, software developer, or fleet operator
- Product liability law and autonomous vehicle defects
- Software updates as potential triggers for liability
- Insurance models for autonomous vehicle fleets
- UK Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 liability framework
- EU proposals for compulsory AV insurance schemes
- Role of black box data in post-crash liability determination
- Chain of custody for digital evidence in AV incidents
- Regulatory reporting obligations after safety incidents
- Voluntary Safety Self-Assessments (NHTSA)
- Developing a corporate AV safety policy
- Fleet operator compliance with local transport regulations
- Licensing and permitting for commercial AV operations
- Urban delivery robot regulations and sidewalk usage rules
- AV shuttle services and public transit integration compliance
- ADA compliance for autonomous public transport
- Merging AVs into existing public infrastructure systems
- Compliance with traffic signal priority and emergency vehicle protocols
- Geofencing implementation and regulatory enforcement
- Restrictions on mixed-traffic operation in sensitive zones
Module 7: Regulatory Strategy, Policy Advocacy, and Organizational Leadership - Developing a proactive regulatory engagement strategy
- Mapping regulatory dependencies across jurisdictions
- Building internal compliance roadmaps aligned with product timelines
- Creating a regulatory intelligence function within your organization
- Monitoring regulatory changes using official sources and alerts
- Drafting position papers for submission to regulatory agencies
- Engaging in public comment periods for proposed rules
- Collaborating with industry consortia (e.g., AVCC, SELF DRIVE)
- Lobbying vs. technical advocacy: when to use each approach
- Preparing executives to speak with regulators and the press
- Aligning R&D teams with anticipated regulatory requirements
- Balancing innovation speed with compliance readiness
- Managing cross-functional teams in complex regulatory environments
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in agile development
- Conducting regulatory impact assessments for new features
- Presenting compliance status to boards and investors
- Developing crisis response plans for regulatory incidents
- Communicating safety performance to the public and media
- Negotiating with city officials for deployment permissions
- Leading cross-border regulatory harmonization initiatives
Module 8: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Application - Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel
Module 9: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing your final compliance leadership portfolio
- Documenting your hands-on project outcomes for professional use
- Highlighting course achievements on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with peers through The Art of Service community
- Leveraging your Certificate of Completion for promotions or roles
- Using the certification to support consulting or advisory services
- Joining professional organizations (SAE, IEEE, INCOSE)
- Continuing education pathways in transportation policy and safety
- Accessing exclusive job boards for AV compliance professionals
- Participating in alumni events and expert roundtables
- Staying updated through curated regulatory bulletins
- Receiving invitations to private industry working groups
- Renewal and recertification guidelines (when applicable)
- Transitioning into roles such as AV Compliance Officer or Safety Manager
- Building a personal brand as a trusted voice in AV regulation
- Creating thought leadership content based on course insights
- Presenting at conferences or webinars as a subject matter expert
- Contributing to white papers and industry standards development
- Advancing toward board-level advisory positions in mobility firms
- Guiding startups through early regulatory hurdles with confidence
- Three pillars of AV validation: simulation, closed-course, and on-road testing
- Defining operational design domain (ODD) for test scenarios
- Scenario-based safety validation methodology
- Generating edge cases for robustness testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s NCAP evolution
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) AV roadmap
- Designing safety cases for regulatory submissions
- Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) for safety argumentation
- Creating a justification for exemption from traditional safety standards
- Use of formal methods in proving system correctness
- Integrating simulation into compliance documentation
- Metrics for meaningful validation: miles driven vs. scenario coverage
- Role of disengagement reports in public accountability
- California’s DMV disengagement reporting requirements
- How regulators evaluate exposure to rare but high-consequence events
- Statistical confidence in safety claims (e.g., billion-mile equivalents)
- Validating sensor performance in adverse weather conditions
- Testing for pedestrian and cyclist interaction reliability
- Ethical decision-making in unavoidable crash scenarios
- Public reporting requirements for safety performance data
Module 5: Data Governance, Privacy, and Ethical Compliance - Types of data collected by autonomous vehicles (position, video, audio, etc.)
- GDPR compliance for data captured in autonomous vehicles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and AV data handling
- Data minimization and anonymization techniques
- Onboard data storage vs. cloud-based data transmission
- User consent mechanisms for data collection
- Right to be forgotten in vehicle data systems
- Data portability and interoperability requirements
- Law enforcement access to AV data logs
- Accident data retrieval and regulatory disclosure obligations
- Ethical AI principles in autonomous driving systems
- Bias mitigation in machine learning models for object detection
- Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making
- Developing ethical frameworks for safeguarding vulnerable road users
- Public perception management in ethical incident reporting
- Trolley problem debates and their policy implications
- Designing systems aligned with human-centered values
- Social equity considerations in AV deployment policies
- Accessibility for people with disabilities in autonomous mobility
- Environmental impact assessments in AV regulatory approvals
Module 6: Liability, Insurance, and Operational Compliance - Shifting liability from driver to manufacturer, software developer, or fleet operator
- Product liability law and autonomous vehicle defects
- Software updates as potential triggers for liability
- Insurance models for autonomous vehicle fleets
- UK Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 liability framework
- EU proposals for compulsory AV insurance schemes
- Role of black box data in post-crash liability determination
- Chain of custody for digital evidence in AV incidents
- Regulatory reporting obligations after safety incidents
- Voluntary Safety Self-Assessments (NHTSA)
- Developing a corporate AV safety policy
- Fleet operator compliance with local transport regulations
- Licensing and permitting for commercial AV operations
- Urban delivery robot regulations and sidewalk usage rules
- AV shuttle services and public transit integration compliance
- ADA compliance for autonomous public transport
- Merging AVs into existing public infrastructure systems
- Compliance with traffic signal priority and emergency vehicle protocols
- Geofencing implementation and regulatory enforcement
- Restrictions on mixed-traffic operation in sensitive zones
Module 7: Regulatory Strategy, Policy Advocacy, and Organizational Leadership - Developing a proactive regulatory engagement strategy
- Mapping regulatory dependencies across jurisdictions
- Building internal compliance roadmaps aligned with product timelines
- Creating a regulatory intelligence function within your organization
- Monitoring regulatory changes using official sources and alerts
- Drafting position papers for submission to regulatory agencies
- Engaging in public comment periods for proposed rules
- Collaborating with industry consortia (e.g., AVCC, SELF DRIVE)
- Lobbying vs. technical advocacy: when to use each approach
- Preparing executives to speak with regulators and the press
- Aligning R&D teams with anticipated regulatory requirements
- Balancing innovation speed with compliance readiness
- Managing cross-functional teams in complex regulatory environments
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in agile development
- Conducting regulatory impact assessments for new features
- Presenting compliance status to boards and investors
- Developing crisis response plans for regulatory incidents
- Communicating safety performance to the public and media
- Negotiating with city officials for deployment permissions
- Leading cross-border regulatory harmonization initiatives
Module 8: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Application - Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel
Module 9: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing your final compliance leadership portfolio
- Documenting your hands-on project outcomes for professional use
- Highlighting course achievements on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with peers through The Art of Service community
- Leveraging your Certificate of Completion for promotions or roles
- Using the certification to support consulting or advisory services
- Joining professional organizations (SAE, IEEE, INCOSE)
- Continuing education pathways in transportation policy and safety
- Accessing exclusive job boards for AV compliance professionals
- Participating in alumni events and expert roundtables
- Staying updated through curated regulatory bulletins
- Receiving invitations to private industry working groups
- Renewal and recertification guidelines (when applicable)
- Transitioning into roles such as AV Compliance Officer or Safety Manager
- Building a personal brand as a trusted voice in AV regulation
- Creating thought leadership content based on course insights
- Presenting at conferences or webinars as a subject matter expert
- Contributing to white papers and industry standards development
- Advancing toward board-level advisory positions in mobility firms
- Guiding startups through early regulatory hurdles with confidence
- Shifting liability from driver to manufacturer, software developer, or fleet operator
- Product liability law and autonomous vehicle defects
- Software updates as potential triggers for liability
- Insurance models for autonomous vehicle fleets
- UK Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 liability framework
- EU proposals for compulsory AV insurance schemes
- Role of black box data in post-crash liability determination
- Chain of custody for digital evidence in AV incidents
- Regulatory reporting obligations after safety incidents
- Voluntary Safety Self-Assessments (NHTSA)
- Developing a corporate AV safety policy
- Fleet operator compliance with local transport regulations
- Licensing and permitting for commercial AV operations
- Urban delivery robot regulations and sidewalk usage rules
- AV shuttle services and public transit integration compliance
- ADA compliance for autonomous public transport
- Merging AVs into existing public infrastructure systems
- Compliance with traffic signal priority and emergency vehicle protocols
- Geofencing implementation and regulatory enforcement
- Restrictions on mixed-traffic operation in sensitive zones
Module 7: Regulatory Strategy, Policy Advocacy, and Organizational Leadership - Developing a proactive regulatory engagement strategy
- Mapping regulatory dependencies across jurisdictions
- Building internal compliance roadmaps aligned with product timelines
- Creating a regulatory intelligence function within your organization
- Monitoring regulatory changes using official sources and alerts
- Drafting position papers for submission to regulatory agencies
- Engaging in public comment periods for proposed rules
- Collaborating with industry consortia (e.g., AVCC, SELF DRIVE)
- Lobbying vs. technical advocacy: when to use each approach
- Preparing executives to speak with regulators and the press
- Aligning R&D teams with anticipated regulatory requirements
- Balancing innovation speed with compliance readiness
- Managing cross-functional teams in complex regulatory environments
- Creating a culture of safety and compliance in agile development
- Conducting regulatory impact assessments for new features
- Presenting compliance status to boards and investors
- Developing crisis response plans for regulatory incidents
- Communicating safety performance to the public and media
- Negotiating with city officials for deployment permissions
- Leading cross-border regulatory harmonization initiatives
Module 8: Hands-On Projects and Real-World Application - Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel
Module 9: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - Preparing your final compliance leadership portfolio
- Documenting your hands-on project outcomes for professional use
- Highlighting course achievements on LinkedIn and resumes
- Networking with peers through The Art of Service community
- Leveraging your Certificate of Completion for promotions or roles
- Using the certification to support consulting or advisory services
- Joining professional organizations (SAE, IEEE, INCOSE)
- Continuing education pathways in transportation policy and safety
- Accessing exclusive job boards for AV compliance professionals
- Participating in alumni events and expert roundtables
- Staying updated through curated regulatory bulletins
- Receiving invitations to private industry working groups
- Renewal and recertification guidelines (when applicable)
- Transitioning into roles such as AV Compliance Officer or Safety Manager
- Building a personal brand as a trusted voice in AV regulation
- Creating thought leadership content based on course insights
- Presenting at conferences or webinars as a subject matter expert
- Contributing to white papers and industry standards development
- Advancing toward board-level advisory positions in mobility firms
- Guiding startups through early regulatory hurdles with confidence
- Analyzing a real-world AV incident and proposing regulatory improvements
- Drafting a mock safety self-assessment report for regulatory submission
- Developing a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical Level 4 vehicle launch
- Mapping existing product features to ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements
- Creating a GSN diagram for a specific safety claim
- Designing a cybersecurity incident response plan for an AV fleet
- Conducting a TARA exercise on a vehicle’s OTA update system
- Building a data governance matrix for multi-jurisdictional operations
- Simulating a regulatory negotiation with mock stakeholder roles
- Developing a public engagement strategy for AV deployment in a city
- Calculating statistical confidence for exposure to rare scenarios
- Creating a liability mitigation plan for software updates
- Designing a privacy notice for vehicle data collection
- Drafting a city-specific AV operating permit application
- Conducting a gap analysis between current regulations and product ODD
- Proposing policy recommendations to a transportation authority
- Developing a training program for internal compliance officers
- Evaluating the regulatory implications of a new sensor technology
- Writing an executive summary of regulatory risks for C-suite review
- Presenting a compliance portfolio to a mock regulatory panel