CERTIFICATE IN CURRENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (CCET)
Fundamentals of Connected and Automated Vehicles
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DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of 4 CCET modules.
MODULE
This self-paced online module introduces participants to connected and automated vehicle technologies and their current research, development, and deployment status.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Learn about the what, why, how, and current status of automated vehicle technologies, with special attention to their testing and major bottlenecks
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Connected Vehicles: What? Why? How? (35 min)
- Deep Dive into Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) (40 min)
- Why Automated Vehicles (AV)? & SAE AV Levels and Examples (46 min)
- Current Status and Challenges (28 min)
- AV Testing, Standards, and Regulations: Part 1 (37 min)
- AV Testing, Standards, and Regulations: Part 2 (28 min)
- A Major Bottleneck: Perception, Main Tools: Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence (45 min)
Modules are divided into shorter segments making it easier to learn at your own pace.
If completing a specialization, all four modules must be purchased together and completed in 180 days. For individual modules, you will have 60 days to complete.
To successfully complete Fundamentals of Connected and Automated Vehicles, you must receive an 80% passing grade on the module assessment.
Upon successful completion of 4 modules purchased as a group, you will receive the U-M Certificate in Current and Emerging Technologies.
Select 4 modules from one concentration to deepen your knowledge in a subject or area. If you choose a specialization, your certificate will note the specialization you completed.
There are no prerequisites for the Fundamentals of Connected and Automated Vehicles module. A bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical field is recommended, but not required.
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Administrative/Online Technical Support
Support staff are available via phone and email to help with administrative and technical issues during our normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Content Questions and Support
Candidates are welcome to contact the course instructors and/or their course assistants with content-related questions and support.
INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

Huei Peng, PhD
- Director, Mcity, U-M Office of Research
- Roger L. McCarthy Professor, Mechanical Engineering