Postgraduate Diploma in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking. 8 modules covering Directive 2014/35/UE, Directive 2014/30/UE and Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking — studying from the United States
Electronics and telecommunications are foundational to the American economy, with research and manufacturing hubs in California, Texas, Arizona, New York and Oregon. Semiconductor investments and wireless network deployment are driving demand for hardware, firmware and systems engineers. Embedded systems now appear across automotive, medical, industrial and consumer products, requiring expertise in real-time software and secure design. Regulatory compliance with federal spectrum and safety rules is a key part of professional practice.
Fees for the United States: US$1,220 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to electronics, embedded systems and telecom engineering?
The IEEE is the main professional body for electronics and telecom engineers in the US, and it publishes widely used standards. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates radio and telecom equipment. Professional Engineer licensure from state boards exists but is less common in this field. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official degrees, so recognition rests with employers or relevant bodies.
How do US electronics and telecom employers regard private online qualifications?
US semiconductor, telecom and embedded-systems employers typically look for accredited degrees, hands-on design experience and familiarity with relevant standards. A private online qualification can document focused study, but it is not a standard requirement and its value is decided by each employer. Practical design projects and certifications often carry more weight.
Can I study embedded systems from the US around a full-time role?
Yes, the programmes are online, taught in English, and do not need a student visa. The commitment is roughly 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. An assigned technical tutor supports your progress. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers fund training, so ask whether your employer offers support.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the new European legislative framework and CE marking.
Identify the directives applicable to an electrical product.
Apply the safety principles of IEC 62368-1.
Plan certification in Europe and North America.
Define the electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Prepare the technical file and the declaration of conformity.
Manage ongoing conformity throughout the product lifecycle.
Who it's for
- Product compliance engineer who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- CE marking manager who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- Certification engineer who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- Electronic design engineer who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- Test laboratory technician who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- Certification consultant who wants to specialise in IEC/UL/EN and CE Marking.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the consumer electronics sector.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/35/UE
- Directive 2014/30/UE
- IEC 62368-1
- Directive 2014/53/UE
- Directive 2011/65/UE
- UL 62368-1
- Decision 768/2008/CE
- Regulation (UE) 2019/1020
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Regulation (EC) 765/2008 and accreditation1.2Decision 768/2008/CE and assessment modules1.3Regulation (UE) 2019/1020 on market surveillance1.4Economic operators and their obligations1.5Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity1.6Official Journal and lists of standards1.7Notified bodies and the NANDO database1.8EU declaration of conformity1.9CE marking: placement rules1.10Case study: mapping the directives for a product
2.1Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE2.2EMC Directive 2014/30/UE2.3Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/UE2.4RoHS Directive 2011/65/UE2.5WEEE Directive and ecodesign2.6Machinery Directive and its new regulation2.7Cyber Resilience Act and RED2.8Batteries Regulation (UE) 2023/15422.9Overlaps between directives2.10Practice: directive applicability matrix
3.1Hazard-based safety under IEC 62368-13.2Energy sources and safeguards3.3Insulation, clearances and creepage distances3.4Dielectric strength tests3.5Touch and leakage currents3.6Fire safety3.7Thermal and mechanical hazards3.8IEC 61010-1 for laboratory equipment3.9IEC 60335-1 for household appliances3.10Laboratory: calculating insulation distances
4.1OSHA's NRTL system4.2UL certification and listing4.3UL 62368-1 and national differences4.4CSA scheme for Canada4.5FCC Part 15 requirements4.6Factory inspection programme4.7IECEE CB Scheme4.8CB reports and certificates4.9Multi-market certification strategy4.10Case study: certification plan for the US and EU
5.1Essential EMC requirements5.2CISPR 32 emission standards5.3CISPR 35 immunity standards5.4IEC 61000-6 generic standards5.5Harmonics and flicker under IEC 61000-35.6Assessment with or without a notified body5.7EMC test reports5.8Managing product variants5.9Design changes and retesting5.10Practice: EMC test plan for a device
6.1Contents of the technical file6.2Documented risk assessment6.3List of applied standards6.4Test reports and certificates6.5Instructions and safety warnings6.6Product labelling and marking6.7RoHS declaration and materials6.8Retaining the file for ten years6.9Responding to surveillance authorities6.10Workshop: technical file structure
7.1Integrating compliance into design7.2Change control and ongoing compliance7.3Supplier and critical component management7.4Factory production control7.5Recalls and corrective actions7.6Regulatory monitoring and updates7.7Requirements management tools7.8Certification costs and timescales7.9Training the engineering team7.10Case study: managing a component change
8.1Product description8.2Applicable directives and regulations8.3Selection of harmonised standards8.4Risk assessment8.5Test plan8.6International certification strategy8.7Technical file and declaration8.8Ongoing compliance plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 intake period, 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 Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA, Altium Designer, Siemens Polarion ALM, LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures, such as dielectric strength tests, an EMC test plan for certification and technical file review. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Understand the new European legislative framework and CE marking.
Identify the directives applicable to an electrical product.
Apply the safety principles of IEC 62368-1.
Plan certification in Europe and North America.
Define the electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
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 regulatory texts.
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 a full-time job.
You will work with Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA, Altium Designer, Siemens Polarion ALM and LTspice. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognition policy when you enrol.
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