Diploma in Energy Autonomy Strategies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in energy autonomy strategies for off-grid operations. 8 modules covering energy demand in isolated sites, on-site renewable generation, energy storage, microgrids, electric machinery charging, efficiency and economic evaluation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Energy Autonomy Strategies — studying from Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
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
Characterise the energy demand of isolated operations.
Integrate renewable generation at remote sites.
Size energy storage systems.
Design and control isolated microgrids.
Plan the charging of electric machinery.
Apply efficiency and demand management measures.
Assess the economic viability of energy autonomy.
Who it's for
- Microgrid engineers
- Energy autonomy consultants
- Fleet energy managers
- Energy storage engineers
- Construction site sustainability managers
- Renewable energy project engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into mining
What you'll work with
- IEC 62933 (electrical energy storage systems)
- IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- IEC TS 62257 (renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification)
- IEC 62196 (plugs, socket-outlets and vehicle connectors)
- ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas quantification and reporting)
- HOMER Pro
- PVsyst
- MATLAB/Simulink
- RETScreen
8 modules
1.1Off-grid construction sites, mines and operations1.2Energy demand of machinery and camps1.3Consumption profiles and peaks1.4Generator sets and their limitations1.5Fuel costs at remote sites1.6Energy supply logistics1.7Availability requirements1.8Carbon footprint of the operation1.9Energy autonomy indicators1.10Workshop: energy balance of a remote construction site
2.1Mobile and containerised photovoltaics2.2Small wind power2.3Solar and wind resource at the site2.4Sizing with PVsyst2.5Hybridisation with diesel generator sets2.6Micro-hydropower2.7Generation at temporary plants2.8Rapid installation and dismantling2.9Field maintenance2.10Case study: solar plant for a mining camp
3.1Stationary lithium batteries3.2IEC 62933 energy storage systems3.3Containerised batteries3.4Supercapacitors for peaks3.5Hydrogen as seasonal storage3.6Degradation and service life3.7Battery safety IEC 626193.8Thermal management in extreme climates3.9Second-life vehicle batteries3.10Practical exercise: sizing an energy storage system
4.1Architecture of isolated microgrids4.2Grid-forming and grid-following units4.3Hierarchical control4.4Economic dispatch4.5Frequency and voltage stability4.6Microgrid protection4.7Demand and generation forecasting4.8Integration of machinery loads4.9Simulation with HOMER Pro4.10Lab: optimisation of a hybrid microgrid
5.1IEC 61851-1 charging modes5.2IEC 62196 connectors and high-power standards5.3Mobile chargers and swappable batteries5.4Shift-based charging planning5.5Smart charging management5.6Opportunity charging during breaks5.7Grid energy versus self-consumption5.8Safety in charging areas5.9Telemetry of electric fleets5.10Case study: charging plan for electric excavators
6.1ISO 50001 energy management system6.2Energy audit of the operation6.3Reducing idling and consumption6.4Energy recovery6.5Efficient HVAC for facilities6.6Efficient site lighting6.7Consumption monitoring6.8Demand response6.9A culture of efficiency6.10Practical exercise: efficiency plan for an operation
7.1Levelised cost of energy7.2Total cost of ownership7.3Rental and energy-as-a-service models7.4Supply and price risk7.5Grants and green finance7.6Carbon footprint ISO 14064-17.7Transition scenarios7.8Multi-criteria decision-making7.9Energy autonomy roadmap7.10Workshop: investment analysis of a microgrid
8.1Site characterisation8.2Demand analysis8.3Assessment of renewable resources8.4Design of generation and storage8.5Control strategy8.6Machinery charging plan8.7Economic and environmental analysis8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 each intake, so it is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HOMER Pro, PVsyst, MATLAB/Simulink and RETScreen, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures for sizing microgrids for remote sites, planning the charging of electric machinery and economic analysis of hybrid energy systems. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEC 62933, IEC 61851-1, IEC 62619, ISO 50001, IEC TS 62257, IEC 62196, ISO 14064-1.
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 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 HOMER Pro, PVsyst, MATLAB/Simulink, RETScreen, 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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