Diploma in NOM/NAD Mexico: Certification and Change Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in NOM/NAD Mexico certification and change control. 8 modules covering the Mexican standardisation system, conformity assessment, NOMs for vehicles, product change control, labelling, customs and market surveillance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in NOM/NAD Mexico: Certification and Change Control — studying from New Zealand
Engineering management and technology policy roles are important across New Zealand, particularly in infrastructure, energy, primary industries and the technology sector, which is concentrated in Auckland and Wellington. Organisations such as the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment shape innovation policy, while Callaghan Innovation supports research commercialisation and industrial development. Professionals in this field usually combine technical knowledge with project governance, procurement and strategic planning for large public and private organisations.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Do New Zealand professional bodies recognise business or technology policy qualifications for engineers?
Engineering New Zealand regulates engineering registration, including Chartered Professional Engineer status, and focuses on engineering competence rather than management study alone. Other relevant bodies include professional institutes for management and project leadership. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so their standing is determined by the employer or relevant body.
Where do engineers with management and technology policy skills work in New Zealand?
Typical employers include government agencies, infrastructure and energy organisations, consultancies, and technology companies needing leaders who understand both engineering and policy. Advancement often depends on experience, results and professional networks. A private programme can add credibility to a CV, but it does not guarantee promotion or a particular role.
Can I manage this study alongside a job and get my employer to pay?
The programmes are online and in English, so you can study from New Zealand without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Plan a realistic weekly schedule before enrolling.
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
Understand the Mexican standardisation system.
Manage conformity assessment against NOMs.
Apply NOMs to vehicles and auto parts.
Control product changes and their regulatory impact.
Ensure labelling complies with Mexican regulations.
Coordinate NOM compliance in customs operations.
Manage market surveillance and recalls.
Who it's for
- NOM certification engineers.
- Foreign trade managers handling imports into Mexico.
- Engineering change managers who need to control the regulatory impact of product changes.
- Regulatory analysts covering the Mexican market.
- Product quality coordinators.
- Market-access consultants advising manufacturers and importers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- Quality Infrastructure Law (Mexico, 2020; framework for standards and conformity)
- NOM-194-SE-2021 (safety devices for vehicles)
- NOM-050-SCFI-2004 (commercial information on products)
- NOM-024-SCFI-2013 (commercial information for electronic products)
- NOM-001-SCFI-2018 (safety requirements for electronic apparatus)
- USMCA / T-MEC (Mexico–United States–Canada trade agreement)
- ISO/IEC 17065 (requirements for product certification bodies)
- SAP GTS
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Arena PLM
- Microsoft Power BI
8 modules
1.1The Quality Infrastructure Law1.2Mexican Official Standards (NOM) and how they are drafted1.3Voluntary Mexican Standards (NMX)1.4The Ministry of Economy and the Directorate General of Standards1.5The National Quality Infrastructure Commission1.6Conformity assessment bodies1.7The Mexican Accreditation Entity (EMA)1.8Relationship with the USMCA (T-MEC)1.9International reference standards1.10Case study: map of NOMs applicable to an electrical product
2.1Product certification against NOMs2.2Certification schemes2.3Accredited certification bodies2.4Testing laboratories and inspection units2.5Sampling and testing2.6Certificates and their validity2.7Follow-up and surveillance2.8Extensions and modifications2.9Acceptance of foreign results2.10Workshop: NOM certification file
3.1NOM-194-SE on safety devices3.2NOM-119-SCFI on seat belts3.3SEMARNAT emissions standards3.4Fuel-efficiency standards3.5Requirements for imported vehicles3.6Tyres and their certification3.7Vehicle labelling3.8Relationship with FMVSS and UN regulations3.9Timetable of new standards3.10Practical exercise: NOM matrix for a light vehicle
4.1The concept of significant change4.2Engineering change management4.3Product families and grouping4.4Impact of changes on certification4.5Notification to certification bodies4.6Review of labels and instruction manuals4.7Document version control4.8Regulatory impact matrix4.9Change audits4.10Case study: impact assessment of a supplier change
5.1NOM-050-SCFI on commercial information5.2NOM-024-SCFI on electronic products5.3Language and minimum content5.4Labelling at customs and in the warehouse5.5Labelling verification units5.6Instruction manuals and warranties5.7Common labelling errors5.8PROFECO penalties5.9Energy-efficiency labelling5.10Workshop: label review for a household appliance
6.1The General Import and Export Tax Law6.2Tariff codes and NOMs6.3NOM identifiers in the customs declaration (pedimento)6.4IMMEX temporary import programmes6.5USMCA rules of origin6.6Customs brokers and their responsibilities6.7Border inspection6.8Clearance of goods subject to NOMs6.9Customs infringements and penalties6.10Practical exercise: NOM verification in an import
7.1Verification by PROFECO7.2Inspection visits7.3Product safety alerts7.4The recall procedure in Mexico7.5Communication with consumers7.6Importer and manufacturer liability7.7Incident recording7.8Managing regulatory crises7.9Improvement after incidents7.10Case study: handling a PROFECO alert
8.1Product selection8.2Identifying the applicable NOMs8.3Certification plan8.4Test plan8.5Change control system8.6Labelling plan8.7Designing the customs plan8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS, Siemens Teamcenter, Arena PLM and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: a matrix of NOMs applicable to a product, impact assessment of an engineering change and a labelling review of an imported product. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Quality Infrastructure Law (Mexico, 2020), NOM-194-SE-2021, NOM-050-SCFI-2004, NOM-024-SCFI-2013, NOM-001-SCFI-2018, USMCA (T-MEC), ISO/IEC 17065.
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 SAP GTS, Siemens Teamcenter, Arena PLM and Microsoft Power BI, 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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