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Postgraduate Diploma in Field Testing and Interoperability

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Field Testing and Interoperability. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC 9646-1, ETSI ES 201 873-1 (TTCN-3) and Keysight Nemo Outdoor. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Plan field tests with defined objectives, indicators and risks.

02

Select and calibrate the instrumentation required in the field.

03

Apply repeatable and traceable measurement methodologies.

04

Organise interoperability tests between manufacturers.

05

Automate conformance tests with TTCN-3.

06

Statistically analyse field data and present results.

07

Manage the close-out of pilots and their transition to deployment.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Field test engineer wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Interoperability engineer wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Conformance test engineer wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Network data analyst wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Technology pilot manager wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Radio optimisation engineer wishing to specialise in Field Testing and Interoperability.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter telecommunications.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/IEC 9646-1
  • ETSI ES 201 873-1 (TTCN-3)
  • ETSI EG 202 237
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017
  • ITU-T E.804
  • ETSI TS 102 250-2
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-3
  • 3GPP TS 37,901
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Objectives of a field test
  2. 1.2Differences between laboratory, pilot and deployment
  3. 1.3Definition of scenarios and routes
  4. 1.4Key performance indicators
  5. 1.5Permits, licences and coordination with authorities
  6. 1.6Risks and safety during testing
  7. 1.7Logistics of equipment and personnel
  8. 1.8Budget and schedule
  9. 1.9Documented test plan
  10. 1.10Case study: test plan for an urban IoT network
  1. 2.1Radio scanners and portable analysers
  2. 2.2Measurement terminals and drive test
  3. 2.3Data loggers and GNSS synchronisation
  4. 2.4High-precision position references
  5. 2.5In-field power consumption measurement equipment
  6. 2.6Cameras and context sensors
  7. 2.7Equipment calibration before testing
  8. 2.8Outdoor equipment robustness
  9. 2.9Power management in long campaigns
  10. 2.10Practical: configuring a drive test kit
  1. 3.1Experimental design and repeatability
  2. 3.2Spatial and temporal sampling
  3. 3.3Control of external variables
  4. 3.4Coverage and link quality measurements
  5. 3.5Latency, loss and throughput measurements
  6. 3.6Mobility and handover testing
  7. 3.7Recording environmental conditions
  8. 3.8Managing anomalies during testing
  9. 3.9In-field data validation
  10. 3.10Workshop: end-to-end latency measurement protocol
  1. 4.1Conformance versus interoperability
  2. 4.2Protocol profiles and implementation options
  3. 4.3Interoperability matrices
  4. 4.4ETSI plugtest sessions
  5. 4.5Alliance certification programmes
  6. 4.6Semantic interoperability of data
  7. 4.7Live multi-vendor testing
  8. 4.8Resolving incompatibilities
  9. 4.9Interoperability report
  10. 4.10Laboratory: interoperability matrix between devices
  1. 5.1TTCN-3 test specifications
  2. 5.2Test cases and verdicts
  3. 5.3Automated test benches
  4. 5.4Network and service emulators
  5. 5.5Continuous integration of tests
  6. 5.6Traceability between requirements and tests
  7. 5.7Version management of devices under test
  8. 5.8Automatic report generation
  9. 5.9Test coverage
  10. 5.10Practical: test suite with TTCN-3
  1. 6.1Cleansing and synchronising logs
  2. 6.2Georeferencing of measurements
  3. 6.3Descriptive statistics and confidence intervals
  4. 6.4Heat maps and visualisation
  5. 6.5Event correlation across layers
  6. 6.6Root cause detection
  7. 6.7Comparison with simulations
  8. 6.8Analysis tools in Python
  9. 6.9Presenting results to clients
  10. 6.10Case study: analysis of a drive test campaign
  1. 7.1Governance of multi-actor pilots
  2. 7.2Stakeholder management
  3. 7.3Communicating results
  4. 7.4Recording lessons learned
  5. 7.5Scaling a pilot to deployment
  6. 7.6Protection of data collected in the field
  7. 7.7Technical and administrative close-out
  8. 7.8Documentation for certification
  9. 7.9Handover to operations
  10. 7.10Workshop: final pilot report
  1. 8.1System selection and objectives
  2. 8.2Field test plan
  3. 8.3Instrumentation selection
  4. 8.4Interoperability protocol
  5. 8.5Campaign execution or simulation
  6. 8.6Statistical analysis of results
  7. 8.7Interoperability report
  8. 8.8Conclusions and recommendations
  9. 8.9Dissertation and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Keysight Nemo Outdoor, Rohde & Schwarz ROMES, Eclipse Titan, Python with pandas, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from drive test campaigns with measurement terminals, multi-vendor plugtest sessions and automated conformance tests on the bench. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format:(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

System selection and objectives

Plan field tests with defined objectives, indicators and risks.

Field test plan

Select and calibrate the instrumentation required in the field.

Instrumentation selection

Apply repeatable and traceable measurement methodologies.

Interoperability protocol

Organise interoperability tests between manufacturers.

Campaign execution or simulation

Automate conformance tests with TTCN-3.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Field test engineerInteroperability engineerConformance test engineerNetwork data analystTechnology pilot managerRadio optimisation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with Keysight Nemo Outdoor, Rohde & Schwarz ROMES, Eclipse Titan, Python with pandas and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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