Diploma in Avionics Networks and Communications Certification
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in avionics networks and communications certification. 8 modules covering avionics communication architectures, classic buses, AFDX, next-generation networks, onboard network cybersecurity, certification and integration testing with ARINC 664 Part 7, ARINC 429 and Wireshark, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Avionics Networks and Communications Certification — studying from Canada
Canada has a substantial aerospace sector, anchored in Montréal and Québec City, with major manufacturers and suppliers such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada and CAE. Ontario's Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions host avionics, satellite and space technology firms, while the Canadian Space Agency coordinates national space programmes, including robotics for the International Space Station. Urban air mobility and drone operations are emerging under Transport Canada's regulatory framework. Engineers in this area typically work on airframe design, systems integration, certification and space mission support.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Does a SEIUM qualification give me recognition with Canadian professional bodies for aerospace work?
Not automatically. In Canada, engineering is regulated by provincial and territorial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which licence Professional Engineers (P.Eng.). SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees, so they do not confer P.Eng. status or accreditation. Recognition by employers or other bodies is decided case by case, so check directly with them before enrolling.
Will Canadian aerospace, drone or space employers value this training?
Employer valuation depends on the specific employer and role. Canada has a sizeable aerospace sector, including companies in Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada, and employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience. SEIUM's final project can serve as evidence of capability, but whether a private qualification carries weight is for each employer to decide. Discuss your goals with prospective employers.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Canada, and what about language?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Teaching is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Employer sponsorship and fees payable in instalments may help, depending on your circumstances.
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What you will be able to do
Compare avionics communication architectures.
Analyse classic buses such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC 825.
Configure AFDX networks and calculate worst-case latencies.
Evaluate TSN technologies and next-generation networks.
Apply cybersecurity requirements to onboard networks.
Prepare certification evidence for network components.
Plan the integration and testing of avionics networks.
Who it's for
- Avionics network engineers.
- Systems integration engineers.
- Certification engineers.
- Aviation cybersecurity specialists.
- Test engineers working on avionics rigs.
- Avionics architects.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX deterministic Ethernet)
- ARINC 429 (digital information transfer system)
- MIL-STD-1553B (military data bus)
- RTCA DO-326A (airworthiness security process)
- ARINC 825 (CAN bus for airborne use)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures)
- RTCA DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware assurance)
- RTCA DO-178C (airborne software assurance)
- Wireshark
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Vector CANoe
- DDC BusTrACEr
8 modules
1.1From federated to integrated architecture1.2Determinism requirements1.3Latency and jitter1.4Network topologies1.5Redundancy1.6Fault tolerance1.7Traffic classification1.8Bandwidth1.9Weight and wiring1.10Workshop: network architecture of a regional aircraft
2.1ARINC 4292.2ARINC 6292.3MIL-STD-1553B2.4CAN and ARINC 8252.5Encoding and timing2.6Bus diagnostics2.7Interface cards2.8Wiring and termination2.9Bus testing2.10Practical exercise: decoding ARINC 429 words
3.1Deterministic switched Ethernet3.2Virtual links3.3BAG and jitter3.4Network A and B redundancy3.5Switch configuration3.6Policing and filtering3.7Worst-case latency3.8Network calculus3.9End-system integration3.10Lab: calculating virtual link latency
4.1Time-Sensitive Networking4.2IEEE 802.1AS synchronisation4.3IEEE 802.1Qbv scheduling4.4TTEthernet and SAE AS68024.5Fibre-optic networks4.6WAIC wireless communications4.7Domain convergence4.8Technology comparison4.9Technology roadmap4.10Case study: migration to TSN
5.1Aircraft network domains5.2Domain segregation5.3DO-326A process5.4DO-356A methods5.5Gateways and firewalls5.6Secure software loading5.7Threat analysis5.8Penetration testing5.9Vulnerability management5.10Practical exercise: threat analysis of a cabin network
6.1System and safety requirements6.2Assurance level of network components6.3DO-254 for switches6.4DO-178C for firmware6.5DO-160G environmental testing6.6Network configuration tables6.7Integration verification6.8Support tools6.9Evidence package6.10Case study: certification of an AFDX switch
7.1Integration rigs7.2Traffic monitoring7.3Fault injection7.4Performance testing7.5Error analysis7.6Network maintenance7.7Onboard diagnostics7.8Obsolescence management7.9Lessons from programmes7.10Lab: network integration rig
8.1Communication requirements8.2Technology selection8.3Topology design8.4Configuration and latencies8.5Cybersecurity analysis8.6Certification plan8.7Integration plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wireshark, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe and DDC BusTrACEr, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: decoding traffic on avionics buses, calculating latencies in AFDX networks and analysing threats to onboard networks. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ARINC 664 Part 7, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553B, RTCA DO-326A, ARINC 825, RTCA DO-160G, RTCA DO-254, RTCA DO-178C.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Wireshark, MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe and DDC BusTrACEr, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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