Diploma in MIL-STD-461/464: Military EMC/EMI
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in military EMC/EMI to MIL-STD-461/464. 8 modules covering electromagnetic compatibility fundamentals, MIL-STD-461G, laboratory testing, system-level MIL-STD-464C, design for EMC, diagnosis and troubleshooting, and management, certification and civil regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in MIL-STD-461/464: Military EMC/EMI — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the fundamentals of electromagnetic compatibility.
Apply the requirements of MIL-STD-461G.
Carry out EMC laboratory tests.
Apply MIL-STD-464C at system level.
Design equipment using EMC criteria.
Diagnose and resolve test failures.
Manage certification and the EMI control plan.
Who it's for
- EMC engineers.
- EMC laboratory technicians.
- Electronic design engineers.
- Systems integration engineers.
- Certification engineers.
- Hardware engineers bringing products into the defence market.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into defence.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference)
- MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects)
- DO-160G (environmental conditions for airborne equipment)
- Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
- MIL-HDBK-235 (external electromagnetic environments)
- IEC 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge immunity)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing laboratories)
- CST Studio Suite
- Ansys HFSS
- Keysight PathWave
- Altium Designer
- LTspice
8 modules
1.1Emission and susceptibility1.2Conducted and radiated coupling1.3Capacitive and inductive coupling1.4Near and far fields1.5dB units and conversions1.6Spectrum of digital signals1.7Interference sources on platforms1.8Sensitive receivers1.9Design for EMC1.10Workshop: spectrum calculation for a clock signal
2.1Structure of the standard2.2Applicability by platform2.3CE101 and CE102 requirements2.4CS101, CS114, CS115 and CS116 requirements2.5RE102 requirements2.6RS103 requirements2.7CS118 ESD requirements2.8Tailoring of limits2.9Comparison with DO-160 and EN 550322.10Practical exercise: matrix of requirements applicable to a unit
3.1Semi-anechoic chambers3.2LISNs and current probes3.3Test antennas3.4EMI receivers3.5Power amplifiers3.6Test calibration3.7Equipment-under-test set-up3.8Measurement uncertainty3.9Test reports3.10Lab: RE102 measurement in a chamber
4.1Safety margins4.2Intra-system EMC4.3External electromagnetic environment4.4Direct and indirect lightning4.5Electromagnetic pulse4.6Electrostatic discharge4.7HERO, HERP and HERF4.8Personnel protection4.9Spectrum management4.10Case study: EMI control plan for a platform
5.1Printed circuit board design5.2Ground planes5.3Line filtering5.4Shielding and gaskets5.5Cables and connectors5.6Grounding and bonding5.7Transient protection5.8Switch-mode power supplies5.9EMC simulation5.10Practical exercise: design of an input filter
6.1Pre-scan techniques6.2Near-field probes6.3Source identification6.4Analysis of test failures6.5Corrective measures6.6Iterative redesign6.7Non-conformance management6.8Lessons learned6.9Technical documentation6.10Lab: diagnosis with near-field probes
7.1EMI control plan7.2EMI test report7.3Contractual requirements7.4Test laboratory accreditation7.5EMC Directive 2014/30/EU7.6Civil equipment on military platforms7.7Cybersecurity and TEMPEST emanations7.8Personnel safety during testing7.9Professional ethics7.10Case study: integration of a COTS unit
8.1Defining the equipment8.2Applicable requirements8.3EMC risk analysis8.4Design measures8.5Test plan8.6Results analysis8.7EMI control plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final 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 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. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight PathWave, Altium Designer and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for radiated emission measurements in a chamber, diagnosis with near-field probes and conducted susceptibility tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C, DO-160G, Directive 2014/30/EU, MIL-HDBK-235, IEC 61000-4-2, ISO/IEC 17025.
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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight PathWave, Altium Designer 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 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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