Postgraduate Diploma in Communication with Authorities and Stakeholders
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in communication with authorities and stakeholders, with 8 modules covering stakeholder mapping, relations with authorities, technical communication, public participation, crisis communication, negotiation and conflict management, and strategy and measurement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication with Authorities and Stakeholders — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,490 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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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
Draw up and prioritise stakeholder maps.
Manage relations with authorities and regulatory bodies.
Communicate technical information clearly and rigorously.
Design effective public participation processes.
Plan communication for crisis situations.
Apply negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
Measure the effectiveness of a strategic communication plan.
Who it's for
- Institutional relations managers.
- Stakeholder engagement managers.
- Technical communication managers.
- Public affairs consultants.
- Crisis management spokespeople.
- Public participation officers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the energy sector.
What you'll work with
- Aarhus Convention (access to information and public participation)
- Law 19/2013 (transparency and access to public information)
- AA1000SES (stakeholder engagement standard)
- ISO 26000 (social responsibility)
- Directive 2011/92/EU (environmental impact assessment)
- ISO 22320 (emergency management)
- Law 39/2015 (common administrative procedure)
- Power BI
- Miro
- Meltwater
- Microsoft Project
- Canva
8 modules
1.1Identifying stakeholders1.2Power-interest matrix1.3Analysis of influence and expectations1.4Regulatory and supervisory authorities1.5Local communities1.6The media1.7Investors and insurers1.8Non-governmental organisations1.9Relationship dynamics1.10Workshop: stakeholder map for an industrial project
2.1Regulatory framework and competences2.2Permits and licences2.3Mandatory incident reporting2.4Inspections and formal requests2.5The Seveso III Directive and communication2.6NIS2 and GDPR notifications2.7Transparency register and lobbying2.8Ethics in institutional relations2.9Case file management2.10Practical exercise: notifying an incident to the authority
3.1Adapting the message to the audience3.2Writing technical reports3.3Executive summaries3.4Visualising technical data3.5Effective presentations3.6Communicating uncertainty3.7Plain language3.8Technical translation and glossaries3.9Peer review3.10Workshop: executive summary for a regulator
4.1Public information in environmental assessment4.2The Aarhus Convention4.3Consultations and hearings4.4Participatory workshops4.5Social licence to operate4.6Grievance management4.7Mediation and negotiation4.8Agreements with communities4.9Monitoring commitments4.10Case study: participatory process for a wind farm
5.1Crisis planning5.2Spokespeople and their training5.3The first hours of a crisis5.4Press releases and statements5.5Social media in a crisis5.6Coordination with authorities5.7Communicating with victims and families5.8Reputation recovery5.9Post-crisis analysis5.10Practical exercise: press conference simulation
6.1Interest-based negotiation6.2Preparing the negotiation6.3Active listening techniques6.4Managing opposing positions6.5Multi-party negotiation6.6Agreements and follow-up6.7Intercultural communication6.8Environmental conflicts6.9Ethics in negotiation6.10Workshop: negotiation with a residents' association
7.1Stakeholder engagement plan7.2The AA1000SES standard7.3Sustainability reports and the CSRD7.4Relationship indicators7.5Perception surveys7.6Media monitoring7.7Communication governance7.8Continuous improvement7.9Budget and resources7.10Case study: evaluation of an engagement plan
8.1Context of the project or organisation8.2Stakeholder map8.3Strategy with authorities8.4Public participation plan8.5Crisis plan8.6Communication materials8.7Indicators8.8Timeline8.9Report 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. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Power BI, Miro, Meltwater, Microsoft Project and Canva, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: crisis communication drills, public participation processes and preparation of meetings with regulatory authorities. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: Aarhus Convention, Law 19/2013, AA1000SES, ISO 26000, Directive 2011/92/EU, ISO 22320, Law 39/2015.
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.
- A computer capable of running the programme software and an internet connection.
- 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 Power BI, Miro, Meltwater, Microsoft Project and Canva, 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 suitable computer 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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