Diploma in EMC/EMI for EV and EVSE: UN R10/IEC and Test Plans
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in EMC/EMI for electric vehicles and charging equipment. 8 modules covering electromagnetic phenomena in electrification, UN Regulation No. 10, CISPR and IEC standards, EMC of charging infrastructure, design for compatibility, test laboratories and troubleshooting, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in EMC/EMI for EV and EVSE: UN R10/IEC and Test Plans — studying from Canada
Canada's automotive industry is concentrated in Ontario, particularly around Windsor, Oshawa, Brampton and St. Catharines, with assembly plants and a dense supplier network. Companies such as General Motors Canada, Stellantis Canada and Toyota Canada operate production facilities, supported by a strong parts sector. Motorsport activity is present through national series and circuits such as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Mosport. Engineers work on vehicle design, powertrain development, manufacturing engineering and supplier quality.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies recognise automotive engineering qualifications?
Automotive engineers in Canada often hold Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licences from provincial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which regulate the title 'engineer'. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer P.Eng. status. Whether an employer or other body recognises the training is their decision, so confirm this before you enrol.
Where in Canada would automotive or motorsport training be useful to employers?
Canada has automotive manufacturing centred in Ontario, with suppliers across the country, and a range of motorsport and performance engineering businesses. Employers in these areas typically assess candidates on skills, portfolios and practical experience. A SEIUM final project can document your work, but how much weight a private qualification carries is up to each employer, so ask them directly.
How does the workload and funding work for someone employed in Canada?
Programmes are fully online, so you can study from anywhere, including outside Canadian time zones if needed, but schedules should be planned around your work. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports you throughout.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the electromagnetic phenomena involved in electrification.
Apply the requirements of UN Regulation No. 10.
Interpret the applicable CISPR and IEC standards.
Assess the compatibility of charging infrastructure.
Design systems using compatibility criteria.
Plan tests in EMC laboratories.
Solve interference problems systematically.
Who it's for
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineers working on electrified vehicles.
- Power electronics engineers designing inverters and converters.
- EMC laboratory technicians running vehicle and component tests.
- Electric vehicle homologation engineers preparing type-approval files.
- Charger design engineers working on AC and DC charging equipment.
- Quality managers for electronic components in the automotive supply chain.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into electric mobility.
What you'll work with
- UN Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles)
- CISPR 25 (radiated emissions for the protection of on-board receivers)
- CISPR 12 (radiated emissions from vehicles)
- ISO 11452 (component immunity test methods)
- IEC 61851-21-2 (EMC requirements for charging systems)
- Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)
- ISO 7637 (electrical disturbances by conduction)
- IEC 61000-4 (testing and measurement techniques)
- Ansys HFSS
- CST Studio Suite
- Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA
- LTspice
8 modules
1.1Sources of disturbance in electric vehicles1.2Inverter switching with SiC and GaN1.3Conducted and radiated emissions1.4Capacitive and inductive coupling1.5Common mode and differential mode1.6Low-frequency magnetic fields1.7Transients in high-voltage networks1.8Immunity to external fields1.9Human exposure to fields1.10Case study: noise diagnosis of an inverter
2.1Scope and structure of the regulation2.2Whole-vehicle requirements2.3Requirements for electrical/electronic sub-assemblies2.4Broadband and narrowband radiated emissions2.5Vehicle radiated immunity2.6Requirements in charging mode2.7Harmonic emissions and flicker2.8Conducted transients on the mains2.9E-marking of components2.10Workshop: R10 test matrix for an electric vehicle
3.1CISPR 12 and CISPR 253.2ISO 11452 series on component immunity3.3ISO 7637 on transients3.4IEC 61000-4 on immunity3.5IEC 61000-3 on harmonics3.6IEC 61851-21-2 for chargers3.7CISPR 11 for industrial equipment3.8Harmonised compatibility standards3.9Comparison of limits3.10Practical exercise: comparison of CISPR 25 limits by class
4.1EMC requirements for AC and DC chargers4.2Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive4.3Residential and industrial environments4.4Emissions from fast chargers4.5Surge immunity4.6Interference with PLC communication4.7Wireless charging and fields4.8CE marking of chargers4.9On-site testing4.10Case study: EMC assessment of a 150 kW charger
5.1Filtering strategies5.2Shielding and screening5.3Earthing and grounding5.4Printed circuit board design5.5Shielded high-voltage cables5.6Converter topology5.7Snubbers and dv/dt control5.8Electromagnetic simulation in design5.9Internal design rules5.10Lab: design of an EMI filter
6.1Anechoic and semi-anechoic chambers6.2TEM cells and stripline6.3Line impedance stabilisation networks6.4Testing with a dynamometer in the chamber6.5Antennas and receivers6.6Measurement uncertainty6.7Accreditation of EMC laboratories6.8Pre-compliance testing6.9Test reports6.10Practical exercise: test plan for a component to CISPR 25
7.1Diagnostic methodology7.2Near-field probes7.3Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis7.4Source identification7.5Corrective measures on the vehicle7.6Supplier management7.7Validation of solutions7.8Cost of late solutions7.9Lessons-learned log7.10Workshop: resolving a radiated emissions failure
8.1Selection of the system8.2Identification of applicable requirements8.3Source and victim analysis8.4Design measures8.5Test plan8.6Pre-compliance plan8.7Risk management8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: radiated emissions measurement in a semi-anechoic chamber, immunity testing of a charger and diagnosis with near-field probes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: UN Regulation No. 10, CISPR 25, CISPR 12, ISO 11452, IEC 61851-21-2, Directive 2014/30/EU, ISO 7637, IEC 61000-4.
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.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA and LTspice, 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 suitable computer 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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