Diploma in EMC Design: Shielding, GND and Filtering
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in EMC design: shielding, grounding and filtering. 8 modules covering interference mechanisms, grounding systems, PCB design for EMC, filtering, electromagnetic shielding, cables and systems, and simulation for robust design, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in EMC Design: Shielding, GND and Filtering — studying from Singapore
Singapore is one of Asia's leading electronics manufacturing centres, with semiconductor fabrication, back-end assembly and test, and precision electronics concentrated in areas such as Tampines and Jurong. The sector also includes embedded systems for industrial and automotive use and a strong telecommunications base led by the Infocomm Media Development Authority. Major employers include global semiconductor firms and electronics manufacturers. Engineers work on hardware design, firmware, communications systems and test engineering.
Fees for Singapore: S$2,130 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How are electronics and telecom engineers recognised in Singapore, and does SEIUM count?
Telecom and electronics engineering is regulated by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body. Whether they are recognised is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm this before enrolling.
Which Singapore employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?
Singapore has demand from telecom operators, semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, defence and aerospace firms, and industrial automation companies. Employers generally assess hands-on skills in firmware, hardware design and testing. Your final project can evidence embedded or telecom competence, but its value is for each employer to judge.
Can I follow this from Singapore while working, and does it need a visa?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home in Singapore. Expect a heavy workload: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma and 300 for a specialist course. Fees can be paid 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
Identify the coupling mechanisms of electromagnetic interference.
Design effective grounding and earthing systems.
Apply EMC-oriented PCB design rules.
Design interference filters for power and signal lines.
Specify shielding solutions for enclosures and cables.
Integrate EMC criteria at system level.
Verify designs through simulation and measurements.
Who it's for
- EMC engineers who want a design-first approach rather than fixing problems in the test lab.
- Hardware engineers whose products must pass emission and immunity tests.
- PCB designers looking to master stackup, grounding and layout for EMC.
- Electronic product engineers taking designs through CE marking.
- Regulatory compliance engineers working with the EMC Directive.
- Electrical systems engineers integrating cabinets, drives and cabling.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter consumer electronics.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)
- CISPR 32:2015 (emission requirements for multimedia equipment)
- IEC 61000-4-3:2020 (radiated RF electromagnetic field immunity test)
- IEC 61000-4-6:2023 (immunity to conducted disturbances induced by RF fields)
- CISPR 25:2021 (vehicle radio disturbance limits for on-board receivers)
- IEC 61000-6-2:2016 (immunity standard for industrial environments)
- IEC 61000-6-4:2018 (emission standard for industrial environments)
- IEEE 299-2006 (measuring the effectiveness of shielding enclosures)
- CST Studio Suite
- LTspice
- Ansys HFSS
- Altium Designer
8 modules
1.1Source, path and victim1.2Conducted, inductive, capacitive and radiated coupling1.3Differential mode and common mode1.4Spectrum of trapezoidal signals1.5Unintentional antennas: cables and slots1.6Near field and far field1.7Immunity versus emission1.8Essential requirements of the EMC Directive1.9The cost of fixing EMC late1.10Case study: diagnosing a real EMC problem
2.1Signal ground, chassis ground and safety earth2.2Partial inductance and ground bounce2.3Continuous ground planes2.4Split grounds: when and how2.5Single-point and multipoint grounding2.6Ground loops and how to break them2.7Connection between chassis and board2.8Grounding in mixed-signal systems2.9Common grounding design errors2.10Practical exercise: measuring ground noise on a board
3.1EMC-oriented stackup3.2Board edges and stitching vias3.3Partitioning of functional zones3.4Decoupling for EMC3.5Routing clocks and fast signals3.6Connectors and transitions to cable3.7The 20H rule and its real validity3.8Switched-mode power supplies on the board3.9EMC layout review3.10Lab: comparing the emissions of two layouts
4.1LC, pi and T filters4.2Common-mode chokes4.3Ferrites and their frequency behaviour4.4X and Y capacitors4.5Mains power filters4.6Insertion loss and impedance mismatch4.7Filtering signal lines4.8Placement of filters at the input4.9Resonances and damping4.10Workshop: designing a mains filter for an SMPS
5.1Shielding effectiveness: absorption and reflection5.2Conductive and magnetic materials5.3Apertures, slots and ventilation5.4Conductive seals and gaskets5.5Cable shielding and 360° bonding5.6Metal enclosures and metallised plastics5.7Board-level shielding5.8Measurement according to IEEE 2995.9Penetrations and feedthrough filters5.10Practical exercise: shielding effectiveness of an enclosure
6.1Common-mode current on cables6.2Twisted pairs and coaxial cables6.3Shield termination6.4Filtered input connectors6.5Wiring in industrial cabinets6.6Separating power and signal cables6.7System-level EMC architecture6.8Zoning and barriers6.9Subsystem integration6.10Case study: control cabinet with variable-speed drives
7.1Circuit modelling with parasitics7.23D EM simulation with CST7.3Predicting cable emissions7.4Cavity resonance analysis7.5Immunity to radiated fields7.6Conducted immunity according to IEC 61000-4-67.7EMC design checklists7.8EMC risk analysis7.9Test strategy7.10Practical exercise: simulating a slot in a chassis
8.1Requirements and applicable standards8.2Grounding architecture8.3EMC-oriented layout8.4Filter design8.5Shielding concept8.6Simulation and review8.7Verification measurements8.8EMC design report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, 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 CST Studio Suite, LTspice, Ansys HFSS and Altium Designer, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for conducted and radiated emission measurements, shielding effectiveness evaluation and ground loop diagnosis. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Directive 2014/30/EU, CISPR 32:2015, IEC 61000-4-3:2020, IEC 61000-4-6:2023, CISPR 25:2021, IEC 61000-6-2:2016, IEC 61000-6-4:2018, IEEE 299-2006.
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.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 CST Studio Suite, LTspice, Ansys HFSS and Altium Designer, 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 computer able to run the 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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