Course in Home Automation Integration in Superyachts
Online course of 300 hours in home automation integration for superyachts. 6 modules covering onboard system architecture, control platforms and protocols, user experience and entertainment, connectivity and cybersecurity, and installation, testing and support, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in Home Automation Integration in Superyachts — studying from India
India has a long coastline and growing maritime ambitions, supported by shipbuilding and port development at Kochi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Larsen & Toubro's offshore arm are important employers. The Directorate General of Shipping sets regulations for vessel safety and seafarers, while the Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services. Offshore oil and gas activity led by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation adds further demand. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and recreational boat design.
Fees for India: ₹47,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies regulate naval and offshore engineering in India?
The Directorate General of Shipping regulates shipping, and the Indian Register of Shipping is the classification society. Naval work is tied to the Indian Navy and shipyards. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations is not automatic and must be checked with them.
Which employers in India use naval, offshore and nautical engineering skills?
Shipyards such as Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard, offshore oil and gas service firms, marine consultancies, and sports boat builders are typical employers. Each decides its own hiring criteria. The programme can support your profile, but it does not secure a role or any particular recognition.
Can I study this online from India with a job, and what are the costs?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in India and do not need a student visa. Workload depends on the programme length, with support from an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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
Design the integrated systems architecture of a superyacht.
Understand the main control platforms and protocols.
Create user experiences and onboard entertainment.
Plan the connectivity and cybersecurity of the yacht network.
Coordinate installation and acceptance testing.
Organise technology support and maintenance.
Develop a complete home automation project for a superyacht.
Who it's for
- Marine AV/IT systems integrators.
- Yacht ETO engineers.
- Control systems programmers.
- Maritime cybersecurity specialists.
- Onboard network technicians.
- Refit technology project managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter superyacht building.
What you'll work with
- IACS UR E26 (cyber resilience of ships)
- IACS UR E27 (cyber resilience of onboard systems and equipment)
- IEC 60533 (electromagnetic compatibility on ships)
- ISO/IEC 14543-3 (KNX) (home and building electronic systems)
- IEC 62386 (DALI) (digital addressable lighting interface)
- IEC 61162-450 (maritime navigation data over Ethernet)
- IEC 60092-376 (shipboard cables for control and instrumentation)
- REG Yacht Code (Red Ensign Group yacht code)
- Crestron Toolbox
- KNX ETS
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- D-Tools
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The yacht's backbone data network1.2AV/IT, lighting and HVAC systems1.3Integration with navigation systems1.4Switchboards and power supply1.5Structured cabling and fibre1.6Technical racks and ventilation1.7Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment1.8Systems documentation1.9Roles of the integrator and the shipyard1.10Case study: network of a 70-metre superyacht
2.1Crestron, Control4 and Savant2.2KNX protocol on yachts2.3DALI for lighting2.4Modbus and BACnet for HVAC2.5IP and network control2.6NMEA 2000 integration2.7Gateways and interfaces2.8Logic programming2.9Licences and updates2.10Lab: programming a scene in Crestron
3.1Touch panels and mobile apps3.2Voice control3.3Multi-room audio systems3.4Cinema and screening rooms3.5Satellite TV and IPTV3.6Guest Wi-Fi3.7Custom scenes per cabin3.8Motorised blinds, awnings and elements3.9Interface accessibility3.10Practical exercise: interface design for the owner
4.1VSAT, Starlink and coastal 5G4.2Link load balancing4.3Segmentation of guest and crew networks4.4Firewalls and VPN4.5IACS UR E26 and E27 requirements4.6Password and device management4.7Owner privacy4.8Remote network monitoring4.9Incident response4.10Workshop: network segmentation plan
5.1Planning cable routes5.2Coordination with joinery and interiors5.3Factory acceptance tests5.4Harbour and sea acceptance tests on board5.5Training the technical crew5.6Remote support from the integrator5.7Preventive maintenance of AV/IT systems5.8Obsolescence management5.9Technology refit of legacy systems5.10Case study: AV/IT upgrade during a refit
6.1Definition of the owner's requirements6.2Systems inventory6.3Network and control architecture6.4Platform selection6.5Interface design6.6Cybersecurity plan6.7Test plan6.8Budget and maintenance6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Crestron Toolbox, KNX ETS, Ubiquiti UniFi and D-Tools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: programming integrated lighting and HVAC scenes, designing the segmented network of a superyacht and acceptance testing of AV/IT systems. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IACS UR E26, IACS UR E27, IEC 60533, ISO/IEC 14543-3 (KNX), IEC 62386 (DALI), IEC 61162-450, IEC 60092-376, REG Yacht Code.
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
- No prior qualification 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Crestron Toolbox, KNX ETS, Ubiquiti UniFi and D-Tools, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme 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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