Diploma in Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing Strategies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in anti-jamming and anti-spoofing strategies, structured in 8 modules covering GNSS systems and signals, interference threats, anti-jamming and anti-spoofing techniques, alternative navigation and fusion, testing and certification, and regulation under RTCA DO-229, EUROCAE ED-259 and the ITU Radio Regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing Strategies — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 20 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure of GNSS signals and receivers.
Identify jamming and spoofing threats.
Apply anti-jamming mitigation techniques in receivers.
Implement spoofing detection mechanisms.
Design alternative navigation and sensor fusion architectures.
Plan receiver testing and certification processes.
Assess the regulatory and ethical framework of PNT resilience.
Who it's for
- GNSS navigation engineers.
- Electronic warfare specialists working on navigation warfare.
- Avionics systems engineers integrating GNSS receivers.
- Navigation integrity analysts.
- Receiver test engineers.
- PNT resilience consultants for critical infrastructure.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- RTCA DO-229 (performance of GPS/SBAS equipment)
- EUROCAE ED-259 (multi-constellation GNSS receivers)
- ITU Radio Regulations (international treaty on radio spectrum use)
- RTCA DO-316 (performance of GPS equipment with ABAS)
- Galileo OS SIS ICD (Galileo Open Service signal-in-space interface)
- STANAG 4294 (GPS receiver interface)
- Executive Order 13905 (US policy on PNT resilience)
- GNSS-SDR
- MATLAB Navigation Toolbox
- RTKLIB
- GNU Radio
- Spirent SimGEN
8 modules
1.1GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou constellations1.2Structure of GNSS signals1.3Spreading codes and correlation1.4Receiver architecture1.5Signal acquisition and tracking1.6Error sources and accuracy1.7Authorised services PRS and M-code1.8SBAS and EGNOS augmentations1.9Carrier-to-noise density ratio C/N01.10Lab: signal analysis with an SDR receiver
2.1Types of intentional interference2.2Unintentional interference2.3Signal spoofing: principles2.4Meaconing and rebroadcasting2.5Impact on aviation and maritime navigation2.6Documented incidents in the Baltic and the Mediterranean2.7Anomaly detection in receivers2.8Legal framework for spectrum use2.9NOTAM notifications and warnings2.10Case study: analysis of an interference incident
3.1Adaptive frequency filtering3.2CRPA antennas and beamforming3.3Spatial null steering3.4Ultra-tight integration with inertial sensors3.5Baseband processing techniques3.6Increasing processing gain3.7Diversity mitigation3.8J/S performance metrics3.9Evaluation of controlled reception pattern antennas3.10Lab: adaptive antenna simulation
4.1OSNMA navigation message authentication4.2Signal quality monitoring4.3Angle-of-arrival detection4.4Consistency checks with auxiliary sensors4.5Cryptographic code verification4.6Power and AGC-based detection4.7RAIM and ARAIM algorithms4.8Time consistency checks4.9Design of alarms and user warnings4.10Practical exercise: spoofing detection in recorded data
5.1Inertial navigation systems5.2Vision-based navigation5.3Signals of opportunity5.4eLoran and terrestrial systems5.5Chip-scale atomic clocks5.6Kalman filters for fusion5.7Terrain-referenced navigation5.8Resilient PNT architectures5.9Controlled service degradation5.10Practical exercise: GNSS-INS fusion with a Kalman filter
6.1GNSS constellation simulators6.2Anechoic chamber testing6.3Field test campaigns6.4RTCA DO-229 and DO-316 standards6.5EUROCAE ED-259 requirements6.6Performance evaluation6.7Documentation of results6.8Regulatory aspects of interference testing6.9Receiver robustness testing6.10Lab: test with a signal simulator
7.1European space policy and Galileo7.2PNT resilience in critical infrastructure7.3US Executive Order 139057.4ITU rules on harmful interference7.5Export control of receivers7.6Ethics of dual-use technology7.7Protection of civil users7.8Operator responsibilities7.9Sector contingency plans7.10Case study: resilience plan for a port
8.1Definition of the use case8.2Threat analysis for the receiver8.3Selection of mitigation techniques8.4Design of the navigation architecture8.5Test plan8.6Analysis of simulated results8.7Regulatory assessment8.8Implementation recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are 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 standard and applied exercises. You work with GNSS-SDR, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, RTKLIB, GNU Radio and Spirent SimGEN, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for tests with constellation simulators, analysis of receiver logs and open-field measurement campaigns. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: RTCA DO-229, EUROCAE ED-259, ITU Radio Regulations, RTCA DO-316, Galileo OS SIS ICD, STANAG 4294 and Executive Order 13905.
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.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 GNSS-SDR, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, RTKLIB, GNU Radio and Spirent SimGEN, 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 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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