Hybrid, Electric and New Technologies
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
MODENA
Operazione delle Fondazioni ITS ACADEMY A.F. 2025/2027 approvata con Determinazione Dirigenziale n. 17626 del 18/09/2025 in risposta alla DGR N. 1137/2025 Approvazione dei percorsi biennali validabili presentati dalle fondazioni ITS Academy da avviare nell’a.f. 2025/2026. PR FSE+ 2021/2027. I Provvedimento
Rif PA 2025-25201/RER
Drive the future of automotive
An innovative pathway to become a Higher Technician in Innovative Automotive Technologies.
Do you want to learn everything about connected vehicles, from infotainment and wireless networks to smart diagnostics? Do you want to work with the most advanced technologies in the automotive industry, from hybrid and electric power units to sophisticated ADAS and autonomous driving systems?
This post-diploma technical course prepares you to quickly enter the companies of the Emilia Motor Valley, equipping you with the skills to build a career in sustainable mobility and the automotive industry of the future.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
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| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
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| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Professional profile
The Higher Technician in Innovative Automotive Technologies works on the new technologies of the automotive sector: hybrid and electric power units, assisted and autonomous driving systems (ADAS), and the electronic and IT systems of connected vehicles (infotainment, wireless, networks).
Employment sectors
- Automotive
- Traditional and high-performance automotive industry
- Heavy and agricultural vehicles
- Automotive supply chain and component manufacturing companies
- Distribution companies in the automotive supply chain
Career opportunities
The Higher Technician in Innovative Automotive Technologies can work in R&D, testing, production and service departments for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as vehicles equipped with advanced electronic and IT systems for assisted driving and connectivity. The course content is interdisciplinary, enabling placement in a wide variety of company departments, which can be tailored during internships.
You can work as:
- Vehicle development technician
- Hybrid and electric systems and components development technician
- Hybrid and electric powertrain testing and control technician
- Onboard electronics, networks and IT technician
- Test bench technician
- Diagnostic systems specialist technician
- Vehicle performance and energy efficiency control technician
- R&D technician
- Quality control technician in the automotive sector
- Mechanical designer/draftsman for automotive technical offices
Course program
Team work module
The course includes transversal skills modules on teamwork, organizational communication in companies, and basic leadership skills. These competencies are essential for applying technical knowledge effectively within organizational contexts.
Practical training
1
Learning by doing
The course alternates classroom theory with hands-on learning in laboratories and companies, including project work, business simulations, meetings with entrepreneurs, and company visits.
2
Alignment courses
Introductory alignment courses in Mechanics, Electrical/Electronics, and English are offered to ensure a common knowledge base among admitted students.
3
Internships in companies
More than 40% of the total hours of post-diploma courses are dedicated to educational internships in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive, and automation sectors in Emilia-Romagna.
Educational internships in partner companies
Over 40% of the total course hours are dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive and automation sectors of Emilia-Romagna.
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Alessandro Renzanigo
Production Office Assistant at Vici&C and former ITS MAKER Academy student
Why choose an ITS MAKER Academy course?
ITS MAKER Academy’s training programs are designed together with companies to meet real labor market needs. This highly specialized education allows you to quickly access stable, well-paid positions in top industries.
