Charging infrastructure interoperability course
Online course of 300 hours in charging infrastructure interoperability: 6 modules covering the public charging ecosystem, the OCPP protocol, roaming with OCPI and OICP, physical and electrical interoperability and quality of service and regulation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Charging infrastructure interoperability course — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is building capability in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, driven by the national net zero strategy. Battery gigafactory projects, electric vehicle plants and research centres such as the Faraday Institution support growing demand for cell design, battery management and recycling expertise. Hydrogen projects in Teesside, Scotland and the North West explore production, storage and fuel cell applications. Engineers in these areas work with automotive manufacturers, energy companies and research bodies.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £537 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to electromobility, battery and hydrogen engineering qualifications?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Chartered registration is managed through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so confirm with the relevant institution how your study would be considered.
Are electromobility and battery skills in demand with UK employers, and do private qualifications count?
UK employers in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, energy storage and hydrogen projects look for practical technical skills and relevant experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist knowledge, but employers decide how much to rely on it. Project evidence and hands-on competence are generally what carry the most weight.
Can I study this from the UK while working, and what should I check about time and funding?
Yes, programmes are fully online, so you can study from anywhere in the UK without a student visa. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is needed. An assigned technical tutor supports you throughout. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible depending on your employer. Check the hours involved against your working week.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the ecosystem of stakeholders and identifiers in public charging.
Configure charge point communication using OCPP.
Integrate charging networks through OCPI and roaming platforms.
Diagnose physical and electrical interoperability issues.
Apply AFIR requirements on payment, pricing and data.
Measure the quality of service of a charging network.
Draw up an interoperability plan for an existing network.
Who it's for
- Charging backend engineers.
- E-mobility roaming specialists.
- Charging network operations managers.
- OCPP integration engineers.
- Quality of service managers.
- EV charging data analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a charge point operator.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, AFIR)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging system: general requirements)
- UNE-EN 17186 (compatibility identification of vehicles and infrastructure)
- IEC 62196-2 (AC charging plugs and socket-outlets)
- ISO 15118-2 (network and application protocol)
- IEC 63110-1 (management of charging infrastructures)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (energy charging services)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- SteVe
- EVerest
- Postman
- Grafana
6 modules
1.1Stakeholders: CPO, eMSP, roaming platform and DSO1.2Physical, communication and service interoperability1.3EVSE ID and contract ID identifiers1.4Registration of charge points and operators1.5RFID cards and access apps1.6Ad hoc payment by bank card1.7Price transparency for users1.8Static and dynamic charge point data1.9Obligations of charge point operators1.10Case study: stakeholders in a roaming session
2.1Relationship between charge point and central system2.2OCPP 1.6J messages and profiles2.3Device model and security in OCPP 2.0.12.4Transactions, authorisation and meter values2.5Smart charging via OCPP2.6Remote firmware and diagnostics2.7Security profiles and certificates in OCPP2.8Open Charge Alliance certification2.9Migrating from OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.12.10Lab: connecting a charge point to an OCPP server
3.1Bilateral roaming versus platform roaming3.2OCPI modules: locations, sessions and CDR3.3Hubject's OICP protocol3.4Gireve and e-clearing.net platforms3.5Settlement of charge detail records3.6Tariffs and agreements between operators3.7Real-time authorisation across networks3.8Incident management between operators3.9National access points for data3.10Practical exercise: exchanging CDRs via OCPI
4.1Connector and adapter compatibility4.2Harmonised compatibility labelling4.3Variations in control pilot implementation4.4Common DC interoperability issues4.5Vehicle-charger compatibility testing4.6Compatibility incident databases4.7Firmware and protocol versions4.8Interoperability in bidirectional charging4.9Joint testing events4.10Case study: diagnosing a DC incompatibility
5.1Availability and uptime5.2Remote network monitoring5.3Incident management and maintenance5.4AFIR requirements on data and payment5.5Customer service and complaints5.6Network indicators for the operator5.7Accessibility and user experience5.8Personal data in EV charging5.9Backend cybersecurity5.10Workshop: network availability dashboard
6.1Charging network analysed6.2Inventory of protocols and versions6.3Interoperability gaps identified6.4Proposed backend architecture6.5Roaming agreements required6.6Planned interoperability tests6.7Network quality indicators6.8Network improvement roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme 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 each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SteVe, EVerest, Postman and Grafana, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: integrating a charging network into a roaming platform, migrating charge points from OCPP 1.6 to 2.0.1 and analysing the availability of a public network. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, IEC 61851-1, UNE-EN 17186, IEC 62196-2, ISO 15118-2, IEC 63110-1, Royal Decree 184/2022, Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SteVe, EVerest, Postman and Grafana, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme 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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