Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing. 8 modules covering Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility), Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment) and CST Studio Suite. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing — studying from Canada
Canada has a well-developed health technology and medical device sector, with concentrations in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. Research institutions and hospitals collaborate with companies on biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering and wearable sensing. Medical devices are regulated by Health Canada under the Medical Devices Regulations, and workplace safety is overseen by provincial occupational health and safety bodies. Engineers in this field contribute to device development, ergonomics and operational safety assessment.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (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 engineering work in health and biomechanics?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Professional engineering in Canada is regulated provincially by bodies such as Professional Engineers Ontario or Engineers and Geoscientists BC, which set licensing requirements. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so you should check directly with them before relying on it.
Will this qualification help me find work in biomechanics or wearables in Canada?
It can strengthen your technical profile, but employers in Canada, including hospitals, medical device firms and safety-focused companies, decide how much weight to give a private qualification. Many roles in regulated health technology also require provincial licensing or specific credentials. A final project and an assigned technical tutor can help you show practical capability in interviews, but no job outcome can be guaranteed.
Can I study this while working full time in Canada, and do I need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home and no student visa is needed. Specialist courses are about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, so plan your weekly study time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the time zone for live elements with the school before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the fundamentals of electromagnetism to EMC problems.
Carry out conducted and radiated emissions tests.
Perform immunity tests against ESD, transients and radiated fields.
Assess the coexistence of wireless devices in congested environments.
Interpret the requirements of the EMC and RED directives.
Diagnose and correct EMC problems in design.
Manage a complete EMC and coexistence test campaign.
Who it's for
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- Radio frequency engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- Certification testing engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- High-frequency hardware designer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- Radio product homologation engineer looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- EMC laboratory manager looking to specialise in EM Compatibility and Coexistence Testing.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter testing and certification laboratories.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
- CISPR 32 (emissions from multimedia equipment)
- CISPR 35 (immunity of multimedia equipment)
- IEC 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge)
- IEC 61000-4-3 (immunity to radiated fields)
- ANSI C63.27 (wireless coexistence)
- ETSI EN 301 489-1 (EMC of radio equipment)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Sources of interference and victims1.2Conducted, capacitive and inductive coupling1.3Radiated coupling and the far field1.4Digital signal spectrum1.5Return impedance and current loops1.6Common mode and differential mode1.7Unintentional antennas in cables and PCBs1.8Units dBµV and dBµV/m1.9Generic standards IEC 61000-61.10Laboratory: spectrum measurement of a clock signal
2.1CISPR 32 and CISPR 112.2Conducted emissions with LISN2.3Radiated emissions in a semi-anechoic chamber2.4OATS sites and NSA validation2.5Peak, quasi-peak and average detectors2.6EMI receivers and analysers2.7Measurement uncertainty2.8Pre-tests with near-field probes2.9Test reports2.10Practical session: conducted emissions pre-scan
3.1ESD according to IEC 61000-4-23.2Radiated immunity IEC 61000-4-33.3EFT bursts IEC 61000-4-43.4Surges IEC 61000-4-53.5Conducted immunity IEC 61000-4-63.6Magnetic fields IEC 61000-4-83.7Voltage dips IEC 61000-4-113.8Performance criteria A, B and C3.9Monitoring the equipment under test3.10Workshop: immunity plan for industrial equipment
4.1The concept of coexistence and ANSI C63.274.2ISM bands and congestion4.3Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee at 2.4 GHz4.4Interference scenarios4.5Link performance metrics4.6Coexistence test set-up4.7Risk in wireless medical devices4.8FDA guidance on wireless technology4.9Design mitigations4.10Case study: BLE monitor coexistence in a hospital
5.1RED Directive 2014/53/EU5.2ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 301 489 standards5.3FCC Part 155.4Human exposure to radio frequencies5.5Integration of certified modules5.6RED cybersecurity requirements5.7Conformity assessment5.8Technical documentation5.9International markets5.10Practical session: certification route for a Wi-Fi product
6.1PCB stack-up and reference planes6.2Decoupling and resonances6.3Common-mode filters6.4Shielding and conductive gaskets6.5System earthing6.6Cable and connector design6.7ESD protection with TVS diodes6.8EMC simulation6.9Fault diagnosis in the laboratory6.10Laboratory: locating an emission source
7.1EMC control plan7.2Selection and configuration of the EUT7.3Exercising software7.4Equipment calibration7.5ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation7.6Managing failures during testing7.7Repetition and regression7.8Cost and scheduling7.9Communication with the laboratory7.10Case study: recovery after an ESD failure
8.1Product and market analysis8.2Applicable standards8.3Emissions and immunity test plan8.4Coexistence plan8.5Pre-tests and diagnosis8.6Corrective measures8.7Technical report8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Ansys HFSS, MATLAB, Keysight PathWave, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for the semi-anechoic chamber and GTEM cell, a coexistence bench with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interferers, and electrostatic discharge testing. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the fundamentals of electromagnetism to EMC problems.
Carry out conducted and radiated emissions tests.
Perform immunity tests against ESD, transients and radiated fields.
Assess the coexistence of wireless devices in congested environments.
Interpret the requirements of the EMC and RED directives.
Where this takes you
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 the reading of 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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with CST Studio Suite, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, Ansys HFSS, MATLAB and Keysight PathWave. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
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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