Postgraduate Diploma in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols. 8 modules covering LoRaWAN L2 1.0.4 (TS001), IEEE 802.15.4 and the Nordic Power Profiler Kit II. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols — studying from Ireland
Ireland has a substantial electronics and telecommunications sector, with multinational semiconductor, networking and communications firms operating design, test and engineering centres across the country. Universities such as Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and the Tyndall National Institute contribute research in microelectronics, photonics and communications. Engineers in this area design embedded systems, firmware, RF systems and telecommunications networks for industrial and consumer applications. Standards and spectrum management are overseen by national telecommunications and standards bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
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Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies recognise electronics and telecom engineering qualifications?
Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers and runs chartered registration. Telecoms and spectrum matters are regulated by ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
Do Irish electronics and telecom employers value private online study?
Ireland has a strong electronics, semiconductor and telecoms presence, and employers there usually emphasise hands-on competence, certifications where relevant and experience. A private online qualification may add to your profile, but its value is decided by each employer, and no outcome can be promised. Show practical embedded or RF work alongside it.
Is it feasible alongside work, and what should I expect from the tutoring?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it suits working professionals who can manage their own time. No student visa is needed to study from Ireland. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student is assigned a technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Prepare energy budgets for telemetry nodes.
Design LPWAN networks with LoRaWAN and Sigfox.
Configure NB-IoT and LTE-M for maximum battery life.
Select short-range technologies such as BLE and Thread.
Apply lightweight protocols such as CoAP, CBOR and SCHC.
Develop energy-efficient telemetry firmware.
Validate telemetry deployments in real-world conditions.
Who it's for
- Low-power firmware engineer wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- IoT radio frequency engineer wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- IoT solutions architect wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- LPWAN network engineer wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- Embedded hardware engineer wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- IoT deployment engineer wishing to specialise in Low-Power Telemetry and Protocols.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the utilities sector.
What you'll work with
- LoRaWAN L2 1.0.4 (TS001)
- IEEE 802.15.4
- IETF RFC 7252
- 3GPP TS 36.300
- Bluetooth Core Specification 5.4
- ETSI EN 300 220-1
- IETF RFC 8949
- IETF RFC 8724
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Energy budget of a node1.2Low-power modes in microcontrollers1.3Radio consumption in transmission and reception1.4Duty cycle and latency1.5Primary and rechargeable batteries1.6Energy harvesting1.7Consumption measurement with profilers1.8Battery life estimation1.9Trade-offs between range, data rate and energy1.10Practical: consumption profile with the Power Profiler Kit
2.1LoRa modulation and spreading factor2.2LoRaWAN architecture and classes2.3OTAA and ABP activation2.4Adaptive data rate (ADR)2.5Sigfox and ultra-narrowband modulation2.6ETSI EN 300 220 regulation and duty cycle2.7ChirpStack network servers2.8LPWAN coverage planning2.9Security in LoRaWAN2.10Laboratory: LoRaWAN node with ChirpStack
3.1Characteristics of NB-IoT and LTE-M3.2PSM and eDRX modes3.3Extended coverage and repetitions3.4Non-IP data transport3.5Control plane optimisation3.6Selection of modules and operators3.7Real versus theoretical consumption3.8Roaming and global connectivity3.9Transition to 5G RedCap3.10Practical: configuring PSM and eDRX
4.1Bluetooth Low Energy and GATT4.2Periodic advertising and connections4.3IEEE 802.15.4 and its MAC layer4.4Thread and 6LoWPAN4.5Zigbee and its profiles4.6Low-power Wi-Fi and Target Wake Time4.7Mesh networks and RPL routing4.8Coexistence in 2.4 GHz4.9Power consumption comparison by technology4.10Laboratory: BLE sensor with Zephyr
5.1CoAP according to RFC 72525.2Observation and block-wise transfers5.3MQTT and MQTT-SN5.4LwM2M for device management5.5CBOR encoding5.6SCHC header compression5.7DTLS and OSCORE security5.8Design of compact payloads5.9Protocol overhead comparison5.10Workshop: CoAP telemetry with CBOR
6.1RTOS for low-power nodes6.2Energy management in Zephyr6.3Adaptive sensor sampling6.4Aggregation and compression on the node6.5Local storage and forwarding6.6Time synchronisation6.7Over-the-air updates for low-power devices6.8Robustness to link losses6.9Accelerated battery life testing6.10Practical: adaptive sampling with energy saving
7.1Technology selection by use case7.2Coverage planning7.3Range and link quality testing7.4Field validation of battery life7.5Traffic analysis with Wireshark7.6Sensor fleet management7.7Deployment security7.8Connectivity and maintenance costs7.9Cases in agriculture, utilities and smart cities7.10Case study: smart meter deployment
8.1Use case and requirements8.2Radio technology selection8.3Energy budget8.4Application protocol selection8.5Firmware design8.6Prototype and consumption measurements8.7Link testing8.8Cost and battery life analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
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 allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Nordic Power Profiler Kit II, Zephyr RTOS, ChirpStack, Wireshark, nRF Connect SDK, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring consumption over a duty cycle, LoRaWAN range tests in the field and battery life validation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Prepare energy budgets for telemetry nodes.
Design LPWAN networks with LoRaWAN and Sigfox.
Configure NB-IoT and LTE-M for maximum battery life.
Select short-range technologies such as BLE and Thread.
Apply lightweight protocols such as CoAP, CBOR and SCHC.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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 comprises 800 h in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time employment.
Work is carried out with Nordic Power Profiler Kit II, Zephyr RTOS, ChirpStack, Wireshark, nRF Connect SDK. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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