Postgraduate Diploma in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion. 8 modules covering RTCM 10403.3, RTCM 10410.1 (NTRIP) and RTKLIB. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion — studying from New Zealand
Electronics and telecommunications are significant New Zealand industries, with Chorus operating the national fibre network and Spark, One NZ and 2degrees providing mobile services. Embedded systems and electronics design are strong in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, serving agricultural technology, medical devices and industrial automation. Engineers in this field work for telecommunications providers, electronics manufacturers and research groups, and the Radio Spectrum Management team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment oversees spectrum use.
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
How do New Zealand bodies recognise electronics and telecom engineers?
Engineering New Zealand is the body for engineering registration, including Chartered Professional Engineer status. Telecommunications is overseen by the Commerce Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and radio spectrum is managed by MBIE. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers decide their weight.
Which New Zealand employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?
Employers include telecommunications operators, electronics manufacturers, device makers, defence and aerospace suppliers, and research institutions. Hiring often prioritises practical embedded work, firmware projects and certifications relevant to the role. A private online qualification may help your application, but it does not guarantee an offer.
Is this manageable online from New Zealand, and what study load should I expect?
The programmes are online and in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. Each has an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's programmes 1,900. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so check funding options first.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the observables and error sources of GNSS systems.
Apply RTK techniques with ambiguity resolution.
Process data in PPP mode using precise products.
Mechanise an IMU and analyse its drift.
Design loosely and tightly coupled GNSS/INS fusion filters.
Evaluate the accuracy and integrity of a navigation system.
Integrate high-precision solutions into real-world applications.
Who it's for
- Navigation engineer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- GNSS positioning engineer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- Fusion algorithm developer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- Autonomous vehicle engineer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- Surveying engineer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- Precision agriculture systems engineer wishing to specialise in RTK/PPP and GNSS/INS Fusion.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- RTCM 10403.3
- RTCM 10410.1 (NTRIP)
- RINEX 3.05
- IS-GPS-200
- Galileo OS SIS ICD
- ISO 17123-8
- RTCA DO-229E
- IEEE Std 1554-2005
8 modules · 800 h
1.1GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou constellations1.2Code and phase observables1.3Reference systems and time1.4Error sources in GNSS1.5Ionospheric and tropospheric effects1.6Multipath and signal-to-noise ratio1.7Geometry and dilution of precision1.8Code and differential positioning1.9SBAS and EGNOS augmentation systems1.10Practical: processing a RINEX file
2.1Double-differenced phase2.2Integer ambiguity resolution2.3LAMBDA decorrelation method2.4Base stations and RTK networks2.5RTCM 3 corrections and the NTRIP protocol2.6VRS and MAC concepts2.7Baseline distance and degradation2.8Validation of the fixed solution2.9Integrity in RTK applications2.10Laboratory: RTK with RTKLIB and a low-cost receiver
3.1Precise orbits and clocks3.2IGS products3.3Error modelling in PPP3.4Convergence and initialisation time3.5PPP with ambiguity resolution3.6PPP-RTK with regional corrections3.7Galileo High Accuracy Service3.8Satellite-based and internet-based corrections3.9Comparison of RTK and PPP3.10Workshop: PPP processing with station data
4.1Mechanisation in the navigation frame4.2Inertial sensor errors4.3Navigation error equations4.4Static and dynamic initial alignment4.5Drift of the pure inertial solution4.6IMU grades and their impact4.7Odometry and vehicle constraints4.8Additional navigation aids4.9Online bias calibration4.10Practical: mechanising an industrial-grade IMU
5.1Loosely coupled integration5.2Tightly coupled integration5.3Ultra-tight integration at tracking level5.4Error-state Kalman filter5.5Process and measurement modelling5.6RTS backward smoothing5.7Phase integration with RTK5.8Management of GNSS signal losses5.9Detection of anomalous measurements5.10Laboratory: loosely coupled GNSS/INS filter
6.1Accuracy, integrity, continuity and availability6.2Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)6.3Protection levels6.4Requirements for automated driving6.5Evaluation using reference trajectories6.6Urban canyons and dense environments6.7Road and field testing6.8Navigation performance metrics6.9Evaluation reports6.10Case study: evaluation of a system in an urban environment
7.1Self-guided agricultural machinery7.2Surveying and mobile mapping7.3Drones and photogrammetry7.4Autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance7.5Construction and machine control7.6Deformation monitoring7.7Precision maritime navigation7.8Outdoor mobile robotics7.9Integration into commercial products7.10Case study: agricultural machinery guidance
8.1Application requirements8.2Selection of receivers and sensors8.3Configuration of RTK or PPP corrections8.4Design of the fusion filter8.5Test data campaign8.6Processing and performance evaluation8.7Integrity analysis8.8Conclusions and recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is RTKLIB, Inertial Explorer by NovAtel, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, GNSS-SDR, Python with georinex, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from vehicle test campaigns with reference trajectories, RTK evaluation across station networks, and PPP processing with IGS products. 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.
Explain the observables and error sources of GNSS systems.
Apply RTK techniques with ambiguity resolution.
Process data in PPP mode using precise products.
Mechanise an IMU and analyse its drift.
Design loosely and tightly coupled GNSS/INS fusion filters.
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 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses RTKLIB, Inertial Explorer by NovAtel, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, GNSS-SDR and Python with georinex. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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