Postgraduate Diploma in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration. 8 modules covering IEC 62264 (ISA-95, enterprise-control system integration), IEC 62443 (security for industrial automation and control systems) and AVEVA PI System. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration — studying from Ireland
Ireland's maritime sector spans shipping services, offshore energy, marine research and sports boating, with ports such as Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes supporting trade and logistics. The offshore wind and marine renewables sector is growing, creating demand for engineers in structures, marine systems and subsea technology. Marine research institutions such as the Marine Institute contribute to ocean science and offshore technology. Oversight is provided by the Irish Maritime Administration within the Department of Transport and by classification and safety bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Ireland
Which bodies in Ireland regulate or recognise marine and offshore engineering professionals?
In Ireland, marine matters fall under the Irish Maritime Development Office and the Irish Maritime Administration, while the Marine Survey Office handles vessel safety. Professional engineering membership is usually sought through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant certificates of competency or professional status.
How do employers in Ireland's marine and offshore sectors view private online qualifications?
Employers in Ireland's offshore energy, shipping and nautical industries generally prioritise certified competencies and sea-going or project experience. A private online qualification may complement your background but is judged at each employer's discretion. There is no guarantee it will be accepted for any particular role.
Can I study this online from Ireland and do I need a visa or to relocate?
You can study from home in Ireland, as the programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Each student is assigned a technical tutor.
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
Build asset models with standardised hierarchies and taxonomies.
Apply asset data standards such as ISO 14224 and ISO 15926.
Describe the architecture of operational technology systems.
Design OT/IT integration according to the ISA-95 model.
Develop digital twins of industrial assets.
Protect the integration using the principles of IEC 62443.
Define a data governance model for implementation.
Who it's for
- OT/IT integration architect looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- Industrial data engineer looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- Asset management manager looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- OT cybersecurity engineer looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- Digital twin specialist looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- Industrial digital transformation head looking to specialise in Asset Models and OT/IT Integration.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the process industry.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62264 (ISA-95, enterprise-control system integration)
- IEC 62443 (security for automation and control systems)
- IEC 62541 (OPC UA)
- ISO 14224 (equipment reliability and maintenance data)
- ISO 55001 (asset management systems)
- IEC 63278-1 (Asset Administration Shell)
- ISO 15926 (plant lifecycle data integration)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept of asset and asset hierarchy1.2ISO 14224 equipment taxonomy standard1.3SFI coding and ship structure1.4ISO 81346 reference designation standard1.5Asset register and master data1.6Technical attributes and equipment data sheets1.7Functional and physical relationships1.8Asset information lifecycle1.9Asset management according to ISO 550001.10Practical: asset hierarchy of a propulsion plant
2.1ISO 15926 for lifecycle integration2.2CFIHOS for information delivery2.3Industry 4.0 Asset Administration Shell2.4DEXPI for process diagrams2.5Ontologies and semantic models2.6Data dictionaries and classes2.7Interoperability between systems2.8Digital information handover2.9Asset data governance2.10Workshop: modelling an equipment item with the Asset Administration Shell
3.1Naval and offshore automation architecture3.2PLC, DCS and SCADA3.3Industrial networks and fieldbuses3.4Process historians3.5Safety instrumented systems (SIS)3.6Sensor integration3.7Purdue model of levels3.8Real-time constraints3.9OT systems lifecycle3.10Practical: inventory of OT systems on a platform
4.1OT/IT convergence and challenges4.2ISA-95 and interfaces between levels4.3OPC UA and information models4.4MQTT and Sparkplug4.5Edge, fog and cloud architectures4.6Middleware and data bus4.7Integration with ERP and maintenance management4.8Integration with PLM and engineering4.9Latency, bandwidth and satellite communications4.10Laboratory: OPC UA server with an asset model
5.1Digital twin: maturity levels5.2Physical and data models5.3Synchronisation with the real asset5.43D visualisation and real-time data5.5Operational use cases5.6Maintenance use cases5.7Digital twin platforms5.8Data quality and trust5.9Digital twin qualification according to DNV-RP-A2045.10Case study: digital twin of an injection pump
6.1IEC 62443 standard6.2IACS UR E26 and E27 rules6.3Segmentation into zones and conduits6.4Secure remote access6.5Vulnerability management6.6Security monitoring6.7Incident response6.8Backup and system recovery6.9Staff training in OT cybersecurity6.10Practical: analysis of IEC 62443 zones and conduits
7.1Digital transformation strategy7.2Business case and return on investment7.3OT/IT organisation and roles7.4Supplier management7.5Change management in operations7.6Integration value indicators7.7Scaling across the entire asset fleet7.8Lessons learned from industrial projects7.9Technology roadmap7.10Case study: OT/IT roadmap for an offshore operator
8.1Asset definition and scope8.2Proposed asset model8.3OT systems inventory8.4Integration architecture8.5Data model and interfaces8.6Asset digital twin8.7Cybersecurity plan8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures 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 AVEVA PI System, Kepware (OPC UA), Node-RED, Azure Digital Twins, SAP PM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from OPC UA integration laboratories, OT/IT maturity assessment and cybersecurity risk analysis by zones and conduits. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Build asset models with standardised hierarchies and taxonomies.
Apply asset data standards such as ISO 14224 and ISO 15926.
Describe the architecture of operational technology systems.
Design OT/IT integration according to the ISA-95 model.
Develop digital twins of industrial assets.
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 level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You work with AVEVA PI System, Kepware (OPC UA), Node-RED, Azure Digital Twins and SAP PM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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