IEEE Standards in Tactical Communications Course
Online 300 h course in IEEE standards for tactical communications. 6 modules covering IEEE 802.11s (wireless mesh networks), IEEE 802.16 (broadband wireless access) and NS-3. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
IEEE Standards in Tactical Communications Course — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's defence engineering sector is centred on the New Zealand Defence Force, which operates land, sea and air capabilities, with major bases at Linton and Burnham. Defence procurement and sustainment are managed through the Ministry of Defence, and local firms support maintenance, communications and vehicle systems. Land systems engineering is closely linked to the country's agricultural and forestry sectors, where ruggedised vehicles and equipment are developed and maintained.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$887 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
How is defence and military engineering recognised in New Zealand?
Engineering registration is handled by Engineering New Zealand, and defence procurement and security clearances are managed through the New Zealand Defence Force and government procurement processes. Security clearance requirements can matter more than academic credentials for some roles. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so recognition rests with the employer.
What defence and land systems employers operate in New Zealand?
Opportunities arise with the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Technology Agency, defence industry suppliers and engineering firms serving land systems and vehicles. Many roles require citizenship or security clearance. A private online qualification may support an application, but it does not guarantee a position, and clearance and experience usually weigh more heavily.
Is it possible to study from New Zealand without a visa, and can my employer pay?
Yes, programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Each includes an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your workload carefully.
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What you will be able to do
Define the requirements and architectures of communications in environments without infrastructure.
Analyse the physical layer and the applicable propagation models.
Compare routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks.
Apply security mechanisms to wireless communications.
Assess interoperability between systems from different manufacturers.
Simulate the performance of a tactical network using open-source tools.
Design a mobile communications network in line with the applicable standards.
Who it's for
- Radiocommunications engineer who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Mobile ad hoc network engineer who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Communications systems engineer who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Software-defined radio specialist who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Interoperability engineer who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Communications security engineer who wants to specialise in IEEE Standards in tactical communications.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter the telecommunications field.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 802.11s (wireless mesh networks)
- IEEE 802.16 (wireless broadband access)
- IEEE 1900.4 (Cognitive Radio Management)
- MIL-STD-188-110 (HF data modems)
- STANAG 5066 (HF data transmission)
- RFC 3626 (OLSR)
- RFC 3561 (AODV)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Mobility, robustness and low-power requirements1.2Difference from commercial networks1.3Layers and architecture of a tactical network1.4Software-defined radio and its architecture1.5Waveforms and their portability across platforms1.6Frequency bands and propagation1.7Spectrum management in operation1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Standards and the bodies involved1.10Exercise: define the requirements of a tactical network
2.1Digital modulation and spectral efficiency2.2Channel coding and error correction2.3Spread spectrum and frequency hopping2.4Multiple-antenna techniques2.5Propagation in urban and rural environments2.6Line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight links2.7Link budget and coverage2.8Interference and coexistence2.9Field measurements and coverage validation2.10Practice: calculate the coverage of a link
3.1Characteristics of a network without infrastructure3.2Proactive and reactive routing protocols3.3Geographic routing and radio-metric routing3.4Network formation and partitioning3.5Efficient broadcasting and flooding control3.6Quality of service in unstable networks3.7Scalability and number of nodes3.8Integration with fixed networks and gateways3.9Network simulation and emulation3.10Practice: simulate a mobile ad hoc network
4.1Link and network encryption4.2Key management and distribution in the field4.3Node authentication and admission control4.4Protection against deliberate interference4.5Interference detection and response4.6Protecting the signal against spoofing4.7Transmission management and network discipline4.8Equipment security and emergency erasure4.9Network logging and auditing4.10Practice: design the key scheme of a network
5.1Interoperability profiles between participants5.2Gateways and protocol translation5.3Network management and operational tools5.4Frequency and coverage planning5.5Deployment, repeaters and elevated nodes5.6Operator training and procedures5.7Interoperability and field trials5.8Maintenance and spares5.9Technological evolution and migration5.10Practice: deployment plan for a network
6.1Choice of scenario and requirements6.2Network architecture design6.3Coverage calculation and frequency plan6.4Selection of routing protocols6.5Security and key design6.6Interoperability profile6.7Deployment and management plan6.8Field trial plan6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, allowing the programme to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NS-3, OMNeT++, MATLAB (Communications Toolbox), GNU Radio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real simulation procedures for mobile ad hoc networks, propagation measurements with software-defined radio, and link interoperability tests. 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.
Define the requirements and architectures of communications in environments without infrastructure.
Analyse the physical layer and the applicable propagation models.
Compare routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks.
Apply security mechanisms to wireless communications.
Assess interoperability between systems from different manufacturers.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command 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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with NS-3, OMNeT++, MATLAB (Communications Toolbox), GNU Radio. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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