Postgraduate Diploma in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning. 8 modules covering ASHRAE Standard 202 (commissioning process), ASHRAE Guideline 0 (commissioning process) and CxAlloy. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning — studying from the United Kingdom
Energy engineering in the United Kingdom spans offshore wind, nuclear, gas, grid infrastructure and energy storage, with regional hubs in Aberdeen, Teesside, Humberside and the South West. The transition to net zero drives investment in transmission and distribution networks, renewable generation and digital grid management. Operators such as National Grid, SSE and Scottish Power employ engineers in planning, operations and asset management. The energy regulator Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator shape market rules and system planning.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £746 (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 energy and networks engineering qualifications?
In the UK, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Institute are the main professional bodies for energy and networks, and the Engineering Council handles chartered registration. Regulation of the sector is by Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for the relevant body and employers to decide.
Do UK energy and network operators value private online qualifications?
UK energy utilities, network operators and grid contractors typically hire on the basis of competence, safety training, professional registration and project experience. A private qualification may support your profile, but its relevance is decided by each employer. Demonstrated practical work and progress towards professional registration usually matter most.
How does online study fit a UK working life, and what about funding?
Programmes are fully online, so you can study around your UK job and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor job-related training, which varies by employer. Check the programme hours and funding options before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the phases and roles of the commissioning process.
Draft the owner's project requirements and the basis of design.
Verify the installation during the construction phase.
Design and carry out functional tests of systems.
Apply retro-commissioning to existing buildings.
Implement continuous commissioning with data analytics.
Prepare handover documentation and user training.
Who it's for
- Commissioning agent wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Building services engineer wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Retro-commissioning specialist wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Building controls engineer wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Facilities management manager wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Energy efficiency consultant wishing to specialise in Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the non-residential building sector.
What you'll work with
- ASHRAE Standard 202 (commissioning process)
- ASHRAE Guideline 0 (commissioning process)
- ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 (HVAC&R technical commissioning)
- CIBSE Commissioning Code M
- ISO 50001 (energy management)
- EN 16798-1 (indoor environment)
- LEED v4 (fundamental and enhanced commissioning)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Definitions: commissioning, recommissioning and retro-commissioning1.2ASHRAE Guide 202 and Guideline 01.3ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 standard for HVAC1.4Commissioning agent and their functions1.5Phases from pre-design to occupancy1.6Owner's project requirements (OPR)1.7Basis of design (BOD)1.8Commissioning in LEED and BREEAM1.9Documented benefits and costs1.10Case study: OPR for a laboratory building
2.1Design review focused on operability2.2Commissioning specifications in tender documents2.3Review of control sequences2.4Measurement points and accessibility2.5System integration and communications2.6Review of equipment submittals2.7Commissioning plan2.8Coordination with the design team2.9Training and documentation requirements2.10Practical: review of an AHU control sequence
3.1Pre-start checklists3.2Installation inspections on site3.3Issue logging and follow-up3.4Leak and pressure testing3.5Air and water balancing3.6Sensor verification and calibration3.7BMS point-to-point testing3.8Electrical panel testing3.9Management of non-conformities3.10Workshop: checklist for a chiller
4.1Design of functional performance tests4.2Active testing versus passive monitoring4.3Simulation of extreme conditions4.4Testing of failure mode sequences4.5Integrated systems testing (IST)4.6Testing of emergency systems and generators4.7Deferred seasonal testing4.8Trend logging for verification4.9Acceptance criteria4.10Laboratory: trend analysis of a functional test
5.1Selection of candidate buildings5.2Utility bill analysis and benchmarking5.3On-site investigation and interviews5.4Data logging with dataloggers5.5Identification of low-cost measures5.6Scheduling and setpoints5.7Recalibration of sensors and actuators5.8Optimisation of existing sequences5.9Quantification of savings5.10Case study: retro-commissioning of a shopping centre
6.1Data-driven monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)6.2Fault detection platforms6.3Continuous performance indicators6.4Integration with CMMS maintenance6.5Persistence of savings6.6Cloud-based BMS analytics6.7Alarm management and prioritisation6.8Periodic reports to the owner6.9Continuous service contracts6.10Practical: configuring FDD rules on a BMS
7.1Systems manual and final documentation7.2Training of operations staff7.3Ten-month review7.4Management of the warranty period7.5Building envelope commissioning according to ASTM E28137.6Commissioning of electrical and renewable installations7.7Procurement of commissioning services7.8Contractual responsibilities and risks7.9Communication with the owner7.10Case study: training plan for a hospital
8.1Building selection and scope8.2Definition of owner's requirements8.3Design review and documentation8.4Verification and testing plan8.5Design of functional tests8.6Retro-commissioning or MBCx plan8.7Estimation of savings and costs8.8Final commissioning report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online through the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CxAlloy, Niagara Framework, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for functional testing of equipment and systems, verification of control sequences and analysis of BMS trends. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the phases and roles of the commissioning process.
Draft the owner's project requirements and the basis of design.
Verify the installation during the construction phase.
Design and carry out functional tests of systems.
Apply retro-commissioning to existing buildings.
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 command of 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 full-time employment.
You will work with CxAlloy, Niagara Framework, Python (pandas) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own-brand diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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