Diploma in Military Microgrid Design (IEEE/NATO)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in military microgrid design, structured in 8 modules covering microgrid fundamentals, distributed generation, energy storage, power electronics and control, energy management, deployable microgrids and cybersecurity under IEEE 2030.7-2017, IEEE 1547-2018 and IEEE 2030.8-2018, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Military Microgrid Design (IEEE/NATO) — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
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 or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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 microgrid architecture.
Size distributed generation.
Select and size energy storage systems.
Design inverter and microgrid control.
Implement energy management strategies.
Design deployable microgrids for field bases.
Protect the microgrid against cyber threats and extreme events.
Who it's for
- Microgrid engineers applying their expertise to military bases and installations.
- Power electrical engineers working on generation, protection and interconnection.
- Renewable energy specialists integrating solar, wind and storage into resilient systems.
- Control engineers designing inverter and microgrid control strategies.
- Facility energy managers responsible for critical sites.
- Energy resilience consultants advising defence and critical infrastructure clients.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 2030.7-2017 (specification of microgrid controllers)
- IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection of distributed energy resources)
- IEEE 2030.8-2018 (testing of microgrid controllers)
- IEEE 519-2022 (harmonic control in power systems)
- IEC 62443-3-3 (security requirements for industrial automation systems)
- IEC 62351 (security of power system communications)
- NFPA 855 (installation of energy storage systems)
- HOMER Pro
- MATLAB/Simulink
- PSCAD
- ETAP
- OpenDSS
8 modules
1.1Definition according to IEEE 2030.71.2AC and DC architectures1.3Grid-connected and islanded modes1.4Microgrid components1.5Energy in military bases1.6Energy resilience1.7Operational energy in NATO1.8NATO Smart Energy initiative1.9Energy indicators1.10Practical exercise: load profile of a base
2.1Diesel generator sets2.2Photovoltaic generation2.3Wind generation2.4Fuel cells2.5Hydrogen2.6Fuel logistics2.7Generation sizing2.8Efficiency2.9Emissions2.10Lab: sizing with HOMER Pro
3.1Lithium-ion batteries3.2LFP batteries3.3Flow batteries3.4Supercapacitors3.5Battery management systems3.6Safety according to NFPA 8553.7Degradation3.8Sizing3.9Integration into the microgrid3.10Workshop: storage sizing
4.1Grid-forming and grid-following inverters4.2Droop control4.3Hierarchical control4.4Interconnection according to IEEE 15474.5Protection4.6Synchronisation4.7Power quality to IEEE 5194.8Stability4.9Simulation4.10Lab: droop control in Simulink
5.1Energy management systems5.2Economic dispatch5.3Demand and renewables forecasting5.4Optimisation5.5Demand-side management5.6Prioritisation of critical loads5.7Testing according to IEEE 2030.85.8Controller cybersecurity5.9Operator interfaces5.10Case study: dispatch strategy
6.1Field bases6.2Tactical generator sets6.3Transportability6.4Containerised solutions6.5Electrical interoperability6.6Reduction of logistic fuel6.7Field earthing6.8Maintenance6.9Operator training6.10Case study: microgrid for a 500-person camp
7.1IEC 62443 family7.2IEC 62351 standard7.3NERC CIP requirements7.4Threats to microgrids7.5Physical resilience7.6Climate events7.7Preventive maintenance7.8Resilience testing7.9Certification7.10Case study: cybersecurity risk analysis
8.1Base requirements8.2Demand profile8.3Generation selection8.4Storage8.5Electrical architecture8.6Control strategy8.7Cybersecurity8.8Economic analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme 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 each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. You work with HOMER Pro, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, ETAP and OpenDSS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for simulating islanded and grid-connected modes, techno-economic sizing and controller testing according to IEEE 2030.8. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IEEE 2030.7-2017, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.8-2018, IEEE 519-2022, IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 62351 and NFPA 855.
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's 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, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, ETAP and OpenDSS, 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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