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UN Regulation No 156 + Software Update Management System (SUMS): A Comprehensive Guide for Automotive Professionals (Video)

In this course, you will learn to understand the essential requirements of UN Regulation No. 156 for implementing vehicle software updates and for setting up the associated Software Update Management System (SUMS).

The course provides you with the knowledge you need to align your software update processes (along the entire vehicle lifecycle) with the regulatory requirements.
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    Regulations & Standards
  • ISO/SAE 21434:2021

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WHY THIS VIDEO COURSE IS IMPORTANT

Learn the UN Regulation No 156 Software Update Management System basics to ensure compliance in the handling of vehicle software updates.

UN Regulation No. 156 and the requirement to implement a Software Update Management System has created a huge field of action parallel to UN R155/CSMS, which requires the automotive industry to properly handle software updates on vehicles.

This course provides the basic knowledge of the regulation, the consequences of non-compliance and the breakdown of the requirements in practice.

In this short course you will learn in detail:

  • Scope and focus of UN R156: The course highlights the legal embedding of the regulation and its implications for the global automotive value chain, especially for OEMs.


  • The requirements, broken down for automotive stakeholders, the vehicle, and processes: How software updates in the vehicle must look according to UN R156 and how the processes for managing software updates are in line with the SUMS is explained at a higher level.


  • Vehicle type approval, how it relates to ISO 24089 and the role of suppliers: You will also learn how the SUMS requirements are linked to ISO 24089, creating a standardised framework for software updates in the automotive industry. The role of suppliers and the vehicle type approval process are also highlighted.


After this 16-minute course, you will have a basic knowledge of UN Regulation No 156 and be able to initiate the organisational measures for software updates in the automotive industry.
Key takeaways from this 16-minute video course

UN Regulation No. 156 + SUMS: A Guide for Automotive Professionals video course content

Introduction to UN Regulation 156 and SUMS

Here is an overview of UN R156, its purpose and scope, including its development and global impact. You will learn why SUMS is required for type approval and how it affects the vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.

Short info: Vehicle type approval according to SUMS

Here we briefly examine the process of Vehicle Type Approval according to the Software Update Management System (which must be assessed every three years and demonstrated with a new Certificate of Compliance). This will help you understand who is responsible for what in the approval process for new vehicle types.

Key requirements for UN R156 compliance

Learn about the structured processes required for SUMS compliance, from organisational strategies to specific documentation and measures for safety and security. This module explains process steps required to support compliance, including over-the-air (OTA) updates and process obligations.

Summary of UN R156/SUMS requirements

This module summarises what you have learnt in this course about UN Regulation 156 and the Software Update Management System. You will also learn about the significance of the UN R156/SUMS requirements for Tier N suppliers and the role of ISO 24089.

Software update engineering and over-the-air software update - Vehicle type requirements

In this section we examine the SUMS requirements for the vehicle, where there are also specific requirements to consider when implementing and running software updates, such as handling of RXSWIN and concrete mechanisms for the actual implementation of updates.
For Compliance & Homologation Officers and Quality Managers

This course provides compliance officers with the knowledge needed to interpret the requirements of UN Regulation 156 and to set the course for proper implementation. You will be given an initial overview of the SUMS principles and the affected areas of action required to manage software updates in vehicles.

For Security Specialists, Process Architects and Project Managers


As the implications for automotive stakeholders in the management and execution of vehicle software updates are far reaching, this course provides a holistic introduction to a general understanding of the Software Update Management System and the affected structures, processes and procedures that go far beyond the mere handling of software.



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The UN R156 and SUMS video course is aimed at anyone involved in software management in the automotive industry and the associated assurance of regulatory compliance and quality, whether at OEM or supplier level.

It provides the basic knowledge needed to navigate the changing regulatory environment around software updates and SUMS according to UN R156, which is critical for market access and compliance with regulations that have legal consequences.
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