Diploma in Conformity, Testing and Evidence for Authorities
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in conformity, testing and evidence for authorities. 8 modules covering vehicle type-approval systems, conformity of production, technical evidence and traceability, the type-approval file, witnessed testing, market surveillance and liability and software and cybersecurity requirements, applying Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the UNECE 1958 Agreement and Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Conformity, Testing and Evidence for Authorities — studying from the United Kingdom
Engineering organisations in the United Kingdom increasingly require professionals who combine technical understanding with programme management, commercial awareness and policy knowledge. Large engineering groups, consultancies and public bodies across London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh seek leaders who can manage complex projects and navigate regulation. Technology policy shapes funding, innovation strategy and infrastructure investment, linking engineering decisions to national priorities. Graduates often move into project management, business development and advisory roles within engineering-led firms.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £910 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise management and technology policy qualifications?
In the UK, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are established management bodies, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers technology-related professional standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and are not accredited by these organisations. Check with CMI or BCS whether your study would count towards their membership or chartered routes.
Where do UK employers use technology policy and management skills, and do they value private qualifications?
Graduates with technology policy and management skills are sought in UK government departments, consultancies, regulators, energy and infrastructure firms, and technology companies. Employers decide how much weight to give a private qualification compared with experience and formal credentials. Demonstrable policy analysis, project management and leadership experience are usually central to hiring decisions.
Can I study this online from the UK while working, and is there a language requirement?
Yes, programmes are 100 per cent online, so you can study from anywhere in the UK, and no student visa is required. Teaching is in English, so strong written and spoken English is important. Your assigned technical tutor will support your progress. Check the hours involved against your working week and ask about instalment payments or possible employer sponsorship.
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What you will be able to do
Understand international type-approval systems.
Design conformity of production plans.
Manage technical evidence with full traceability.
Prepare type-approval files and their extensions.
Plan witnessed test campaigns.
Respond to market surveillance and authority requests.
Apply the new software and cybersecurity requirements.
Who it's for
- Homologation engineers.
- Automotive regulatory affairs managers.
- Conformity of production coordinators.
- Technical service staff working in type approval.
- Supplier quality auditors.
- Technical documentation managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into vehicle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles)
- UNECE 1958 Geneva Agreement (UN vehicle regulations)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (General Safety Regulation)
- UN Regulation No. 155 (vehicle cybersecurity)
- UN Regulation No. 156 (software updates)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 (administrative requirements for type approval)
- IATF 16949 (automotive quality management)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- PTC Windchill
- Jama Connect
- SAP PLM
8 modules
1.1Type approval versus self-certification1.2Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and its structure1.31958 Geneva Agreement and UN Regulations1.41998 Agreement and global technical regulations1.5Approval authorities and technical services1.6Approval of systems, components and separate technical units1.7Whole vehicle type approval (WVTA)1.8Small series and national approval1.9Individual and multi-stage approval1.10Case study: regulatory map for a new vehicle
2.1Initial assessment of the manufacturer2.2COP control plan2.3Frequency of verifications2.4Production testing and sampling2.5Authority audits2.6Handling non-conformities2.7Suppliers and supply chain control2.8Relationship with IATF 169492.9Penalties for non-compliance2.10Workshop: COP plan for a braking system
3.1The concept of evidence before the authority3.2Test reports and their requirements3.3Virtual testing and accepted simulation3.4Traceability of versions and configurations3.5Management of variants and versions3.6Engineering change control3.7Electronic signature and archiving3.8Data integrity and ALCOA+3.9Document retention periods3.10Practical exercise: requirement-evidence traceability matrix
4.1Manufacturer's information document4.2Information sheet4.3Type-approval certificate and annexes4.4Extensions and revisions of the certificate4.5Certificate of conformity (CoC)4.6ETAES data exchange portal4.7Communication with the technical service4.8File timelines and planning4.9Common errors in approval files4.10Case study: preparing a type-approval extension
5.1Selecting the laboratory and technical service5.2Witnessed tests versus self-testing5.3Planning prototypes for testing5.4Regulatory test calendar5.5Managing failures during tests5.6Worst case and representativeness5.7Campaign costs and optimisation5.8Acceptance of results from other markets5.9Communication with the authority witness5.10Workshop: test plan for a new version
6.1In-service conformity checks6.2Market surveillance by Member States6.3Role of the European Commission6.4Recalls and corrective measures6.5Safety Gate system6.6Liability of the manufacturer and importer6.7Administrative penalties regime6.8Handling authority requests6.9Communication with customers6.10Case study: responding to an authority request
7.1UN Regulation No. 155 on cybersecurity7.2UN Regulation No. 156 on software updates7.3CSMS and SUMS management systems7.4Process evidence versus product evidence7.5ADAS assistance systems and their approval7.6General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/21447.7Audits of organisational processes7.8Over-the-air updates and RXSWIN7.9Challenges of automated driving7.10Practical exercise: evidence for a CSMS
8.1Selecting the product and market8.2Identifying applicable requirements8.3Evidence matrix8.4Test plan8.5COP plan8.6Draft technical file8.7Regulatory risk management8.8Type-approval schedule8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Jama Connect and SAP PLM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: preparing a type-approval extension file, a conformity of production audit and a traceability matrix for technical evidence. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/858, UNECE 1958 Geneva Agreement, Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, UN Regulation No. 155, UN Regulation No. 156, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 17025.
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 capable of running 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 Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Jama Connect and SAP PLM, 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 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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