Postgraduate Diploma in MES/ERP/Historian Integration
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in MES/ERP/Historian integration. 8 modules covering IEC 62264, IEC 61512 and AVEVA PI System. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in MES/ERP/Historian Integration — studying from the United Kingdom
Electronics and telecommunications form a significant part of the UK technology economy, with clusters in Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Belfast and the South East. Semiconductor design firms, defence electronics suppliers, telecom operators and Internet of Things companies all require embedded systems and communications engineers. Arm, headquartered in Cambridge, is a notable example of the design sector. Engineers work on hardware, firmware, signal processing and network infrastructure, often within regulated frameworks for radio and telecoms equipment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,250 (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 electronics, embedded systems and telecom qualifications?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the main UK body for electronics, embedded systems and telecoms, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers embedded software. Chartered and incorporated engineer titles are regulated through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so you should check with the IET how your study would be assessed.
Do UK electronics and telecoms employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK electronics, semiconductor, telecoms and embedded systems employers usually assess candidates on practical design skill, hardware and software projects, and experience. A private qualification may help show specialist learning, but how much it counts depends on each employer. A portfolio of working embedded or telecoms projects is often decisive.
Is it realistic to study this online while working in the UK, and what level of English is needed?
Online study means you can keep your UK job and study from home, with no student visa required. Teaching is in English, so you need solid technical English. Your assigned technical tutor will help you plan your work. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers offer training support, which varies by employer. Compare the programme hours with your schedule before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the ISA-95 hierarchical and functional model.
Understand the functions of a MES system on the shop floor.
Configure process historians and asset models.
Design interfaces between MES and ERP using standard messaging.
Implement event-driven integration patterns.
Calculate operational indicators from integrated data.
Plan the validation and security of integration projects.
Who it's for
- MES integration engineer looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- ISA-95 consultant looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- Manufacturing systems analyst looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- Industrial data engineer looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- Production SAP consultant looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- Systems validation specialist looking to specialise in MES/ERP/Historian Integration.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62264
- IEC 61512
- ISO 22400-2
- IEC 62541
- 21 CFR Part 11
- IEC 62443-3-3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Levels 0 to 4 of the pyramid1.2MOM functions according to IEC 62264-31.3Production object models1.4Resources: personnel, equipment and materials1.5Product definition and process segments1.6Production scheduling and performance1.7Boundaries between ERP and MES1.8ISA-88 batch model1.9Modern architectures and Unified Namespace1.10Case study: functional map of a plant
2.1Order management functions2.2Production recording and genealogy2.3In-line quality management2.4Integrated maintenance management2.5Batch and serial traceability2.6Electronic batch record2.7Integration with PLCs and SCADA2.8MES selection and implementation2.921 CFR Part 11 requirements2.10Practice: configuring orders in a MES
3.1Historian architecture3.2Swinging door compression and exceptions3.3Tags, metadata and asset hierarchies3.4Data collection via interfaces3.5Process calculations and events3.6Querying and exporting data3.7Performance and retention3.8Federation and replication3.9Historians versus time-series databases3.10Laboratory: asset model in a historian
4.1MRP and production planning processes4.2IDoc, BAPI and OData interfaces4.3B2MML messaging4.4Material master synchronisation4.5Production confirmations and consumptions4.6Shop-floor inventory management4.7Synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns4.8Error handling and retries4.9Integration security4.10Workshop: confirming an ERP order from MES
5.1Enterprise service bus5.2Event-driven architectures5.3Unified Namespace with MQTT5.4OPC UA as an integration layer5.5Data transformation and mapping5.6Ignition and Node-RED integration platforms5.7REST APIs and contract management5.8Flow orchestration5.9Interface monitoring5.10Laboratory: integration flow with Node-RED
6.1ISO 22400 operational indicators6.2OEE and its losses6.3Contextualisation of process data6.4Data models for analytics6.5Integration with BI tools6.6Shop-floor data quality and governance6.7Regulatory and batch reporting6.8Advanced analytics on historical data6.9Multi-level dashboards6.10Practice: calculating OEE from the historian
7.1Integration project methodology7.2User requirements specification7.3Validation of computerised systems per GAMP 57.4Integration and acceptance testing7.5Data migration and go-live7.6Security per IEC 62443 in integration7.7Change management7.8User training7.9Support and continuous improvement7.10Case study: interface validation plan
8.1Plant and process description8.2ISA-95 model of the solution8.3Interface and message design8.4Architecture with historian8.5Integration prototype8.6Test and validation plan8.7Indicators and dashboard8.8Benefits assessment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: learners progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AVEVA PI System, SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, Inductive Automation Ignition, Node-RED, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied on real procedures for MES–ERP integration testing, historian interface validation and OEE calculation with real data. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integration project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the ISA-95 hierarchical and functional model.
Understand the functions of a MES system on the shop floor.
Configure process historians and asset models.
Design interfaces between MES and ERP using standard messaging.
Implement event-driven integration patterns.
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 level 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 consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses AVEVA PI System, SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter, Inductive Automation Ignition and Node-RED. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integration project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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