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Postgraduate Diploma in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP

Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP. 8 modules with IEC 61158, IEC 61784-2 and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP — 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$2,560 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Singapore

  • Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
  • Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Singapore Section
  • Enterprise Singapore

Typical roles

  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Test Engineer

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.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the real-time mechanisms of industrial Ethernet.

02

Configure EtherCAT networks with distributed clocks.

03

Implement PROFINET IO networks with MRP redundancy.

04

Integrate EtherNet/IP devices using the CIP protocol.

05

Apply functional safety protocols over the bus.

06

Design network topologies suited to each application.

07

Diagnose and resolve faults in field networks.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Automation engineer looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • Industrial network integrator looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • PLC programmer looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • Commissioning technician looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • Motion control engineer looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • Functional safety specialist looking to specialise in EtherCAT/Profinet/EtherNet-IP.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61158
  • IEC 61784-2
  • IEC 61784-3
  • IEC 61918
  • IEC 61784-5
  • ETG.1000
  • IEC 61508
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Limitations of standard Ethernet in control
  2. 1.2Real-time classes and cycle times
  3. 1.3Line, ring and star topologies
  4. 1.4Communication profiles IEC 61784-2
  5. 1.5Industrial physical layer and M12 connectors
  6. 1.6Managed industrial switches
  7. 1.7Synchronisation of distributed clocks
  8. 1.8Diagnostics and signal quality
  9. 1.9Installation per IEC 61918
  10. 1.10Practice: cycle jitter measurement
  1. 2.1On-the-fly frame processing
  2. 2.2Master and ESC slaves
  3. 2.3Addressing and datagrams
  4. 2.4PDO and FMMU mapping
  5. 2.5ESM state machine
  6. 2.6Distributed clocks and compensation
  7. 2.7ESI files and ENI configuration
  8. 2.8CoE, FoE and EoE
  9. 2.9Cable redundancy and hot connect
  10. 2.10Laboratory: configuration in TwinCAT 3
  1. 3.1Conformance classes CC-A, CC-B and CC-C
  2. 3.2RT and IRT communication
  3. 3.3Controller, device and supervisor
  4. 3.4GSDML files
  5. 3.5Naming with DCP
  6. 3.6Media redundancy MRP
  7. 3.7Diagnostics with alarms and logs
  8. 3.8PROFINET over TSN
  9. 3.9PRONETA tools and analysis
  10. 3.10Laboratory: PROFINET network in TIA Portal
  1. 4.1CIP protocol and object model
  2. 4.2Explicit and implicit messaging
  3. 4.3I/O connections and RPI
  4. 4.4EDS files
  5. 4.5Device Level Ring DLR
  6. 4.6CIP Sync and CIP Motion
  7. 4.7Integration with Logix controllers
  8. 4.8QoS and prioritisation in EtherNet/IP
  9. 4.9Connection diagnostics
  10. 4.10Laboratory: remote I/O in Studio 5000
  1. 5.1Black channel principle IEC 61784-3
  2. 5.2FSoE over EtherCAT
  3. 5.3PROFIsafe over PROFINET
  4. 5.4CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP
  5. 5.5Calculation of residual error probability
  6. 5.6Watchdogs and reaction times
  7. 5.7Parameterisation and verification of F-devices
  8. 5.8Integration with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849
  9. 5.9Validation of safety functions
  10. 5.10Case study: emergency stop on the network
  1. 6.1Topology and segment planning
  2. 6.2Cycle time and load calculation
  3. 6.3Coexistence with TCP/IP traffic
  4. 6.4Gateways between protocols
  5. 6.5Integration with OPC UA
  6. 6.6Multi-axis synchronised motion
  7. 6.7Component selection and cabling
  8. 6.8Network documentation
  9. 6.9Technical comparison of protocols
  10. 6.10Workshop: network design for a robotic cell
  1. 7.1Frame analysis with Wireshark
  2. 7.2Error counters and CRC
  3. 7.3Locating cabling faults
  4. 7.4Industrial cabling certification
  5. 7.5EMC and shielding problems
  6. 7.6Predictive network maintenance
  7. 7.7Basic cybersecurity in field networks
  8. 7.8Device firmware management
  9. 7.9Equipment replacement procedures
  10. 7.10Practice: resolution of simulated faults
  1. 8.1Control application requirements
  2. 8.2Protocol selection and justification
  3. 8.3Topology and redundancy design
  4. 8.4Device configuration
  5. 8.5Integration of safety functions
  6. 8.6Performance and diagnostic testing
  7. 8.7Final technical documentation
  8. 8.8Cost analysis
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training 100 % online on the SEIUM 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, 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 Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Wireshark, Siemens PRONETA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for measuring cycle times and jitter, network diagnostics with a frame analyser, and validation of safety functions on the bus. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Control application requirements

Understand the real-time mechanisms of industrial Ethernet.

Protocol selection and justification

Configure EtherCAT networks with distributed clocks.

Topology and redundancy design

Implement PROFINET IO networks with MRP redundancy.

Device configuration

Integrate EtherNet/IP devices using the CIP protocol.

Integration of safety functions

Apply functional safety protocols over the bus.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Automation engineerIndustrial network integratorPLC programmerCommissioning technicianMotion control engineerFunctional safety specialist
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Wireshark and Siemens PRONETA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It 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 higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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