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Professional Certificate – Data Comms and Industrial IT
Explore the range of Data Comms and Industrial IT Professional Certificates of Competency. These 3-month programmes are non-credit-bearing and non-accredited, delivered by ECT’s affiliated institute, EIT, and therefore your certificate of completion will be awarded by EIT. These professional certificates are distinct from our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme offerings.
Industrial data communications, networking, and IT systems are essential to modern industrial operations and infrastructure. These certificates provide practical knowledge in areas such as industrial networking, SCADA systems, PLCs, Ethernet and fieldbus technologies, radio telemetry, fiber optics, industrial cybersecurity, networking protocols, troubleshooting, and automation systems.
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522 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Advanced TCP/IP-Based Industrial Networking | Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge in the design and troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet networks, as well as the selection, installation, and configuration of components such as routers and switches. | 14/07/2026 | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate | Data Coms and IT,Online | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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659 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Protection | Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in understanding power system protection, including how to calculate fault currents, and select relays and associated instrument transformers appropriate to each typical system or equipment. | 14/07/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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717 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to get practical skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems | 14/07/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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744 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Control, Protection and Facility Planning) | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical skills and knowledge in the control, protection, and facility planning systems within substation design | 14/07/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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12,391 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Big Data and Analytics in Electricity Grids | This course explores the use of big data & data analytics in electricity grids using applied industry focused case studies. | 14/07/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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27,119 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy - Production, Delivery, Storage and Use | Hydrogen energy short course designed for engineers and professionals interested in working within the developing Hydrogen Industry. The course covers Hydrogen production methods with an emphasis on electrolysis, Hydrogen storage methods and technologies, and the process of electrical energy generation from hydrogen by using fuel cell technology. | 14/07/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,782 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Carbon Capture | In this course, students will discover how CCS technology captures climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions before they pollute the air. | 14/07/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Mechanical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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53,014 | Professional Certificate of Competency of Data Engineering Foundations | This course will teach you the fundamentals of data engineering and equip you with the skills to tackle complex data challenges efficiently. | 14/07/2026 | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate | Data Coms and IT,Online | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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60,273 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining | This professional certificate will provide a comprehensive introduction to designing and optimizing material handling plants. | 14/07/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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664 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only) | This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need a strong understanding of the AS/NZS 3000 standard. | 11/08/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Online | 3 Months |
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676 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the different types of protection, maintenance of safety equipment, and requirements for working with hazardous areas. | 11/08/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Safety Risk and Reliability | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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701 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering | This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the essentials of mechanical engineering. | 11/08/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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741 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Main Equipment) | Professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in substation design. | 11/08/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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747 | Professional Certificate of Competency in the Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout & Piping Design | Professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in process plant engineering and piping design | 11/08/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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35,231 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles | Learn the fundamentals of building an electric vehicle, the components involved, and the applications of electric vehicles in this 3 months online short course. | 11/08/2026 | Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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47,713 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | This course is designed for engineers and professionals who are interested in working within hydrogen energy and hydrogen–powered automotive. It will benefit people who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of hydrogen power vehicles for hydrogen powered transportation. | 11/08/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,899 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Geotechnical Monitoring and Structural Instrumentation | Geotechnical monitoring is crucial for ensuring the overall safety and service life of structures built on land. | 11/08/2026 | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate | Civil Engineering,Online | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,917 | Professional Certificate of Competency of Energy Storage | This course focuses on different types of energy storage technologies, their performance and applications. | 11/08/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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53,026 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity | The Professional Certificate will help you acquire the essential skills needed to protect industrial control systems from various cyber threats. | 11/08/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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632 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms | Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge in operating and navigating RSLogix 5000 software and associated platforms. | 08/09/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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667 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to update their skills and knowledge in the latest electrical and instrumentation technologies, as applied to the oil and gas industry. | 08/09/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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681 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning | Designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. | 08/09/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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693 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical knowledge of selection, installation, and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves | 08/09/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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705 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Onshore and Offshore Pipeline Systems | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain an understanding of pipeline design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance. | 08/09/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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727 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Project Management for Engineers & Technicians | This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills in project management and leadership in the engineering field | 08/09/2026 | Engineering Management,Professional Certificate | Engineering Management,Online | Engineering Management,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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12,077 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Overview of all aspects related to the construction, design, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems | 08/09/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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30,461 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Predictive and Precision Maintenance of Machinery | Overview of all aspects related to the construction, design, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems | 08/09/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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37,182 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications | Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage. | 08/09/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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26,690 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Renewable Energy Systems | This course covers various renewable energy systems that are popular in industry (solar, wind and hydro power) and explores the operation and control of renewable integration. We also cover hydrogen, geothermal, biomass and tidal energy, and equip with practical skills of renewable system modelling and simulation. | 09/09/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Online,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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643 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers | Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge regarding the application, installation, maintenance, and testing issues relating to low, medium, and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers. | 13/10/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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648 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance | Designed for engineers and technicians who need a solid understanding of the fundamentals of their control valve design, installation, and troubleshooting. | 13/10/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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738 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers | Professional development course designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the role of a structural engineer. | 13/10/2026 | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate | Civil Engineering,Online | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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26,663 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids | A smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies in an integrated fashion to be able to monitor and intelligently and securely manage the transport of electricity. | 13/10/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,Renewable Energy | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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30,251 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM) | This professional development course is covering practical aspects of using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and relevant software. Many benefits of BIM include: cost reduction, optimal thermal, acoustic and lighting performances, and conscious consumption of energy and water. | 13/10/2026 | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate | Civil Engineering,Online | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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35,237 | Professional Certificate of Competency in 5G Technology and Services | Learn 5G network applications and uses, network overview and new approaches for implementing 5G, wireless and mobile telecommunications standards ahead of the current 4G/IMT-advanced standards. | 13/10/2026 | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate | Data Coms and IT,Online | Data Comms & Industrial IT,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,869 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring | Digital twinning is the backbone of Industry 4.0, wherein products, processes, and operations have been digitized on a large scale. | 13/10/2026 | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Industrial Automation,Mechanical Engineering,Online | Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,876 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Flow Measurement and Fiscal Flow Fundamentals | This course covers flow measurement in plant operations and the basics of fiscal flow in real-world scenarios. It takes a theory-and-practice approach to accommodate participants from diverse backgrounds. | 13/10/2026 | Civil Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Civil Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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653 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers | Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering, the fundamentals of electrical design, and how to integrate electrical engineering knowledge into the other disciplines within a corporation. | 03/11/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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708 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution | designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain a Practical understanding of power distribution, switch gear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection, and network studies. | 03/11/2026 | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering,Online | Electrical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,818 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Dual Fuel Engines | Dual fuel engines reduce environmental impact and enhance financial performance. They use both gaseous and liquid fuels, offering efficient combustion and are crucial in industry for sustainable practices. | 03/11/2026 | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate | Mechanical Engineering,Online | Mechanical Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |
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51,906 | Professional Certificate of Competency in Repair of Concrete | Mastering repair techniques is crucial to extending the life of concrete structural elements. | 03/11/2026 | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate | Civil Engineering,Online | Civil Engineering,Professional Certificate,UK | Online | 3 Months |