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Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design. 8 modules with ISO 11064 (ergonomic design of control centres), ISO 10075 (mental workload) and Figma. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the relevant cognitive processes in system operation.

02

Apply hierarchical and cognitive task analysis techniques.

03

Design interfaces that support situation awareness.

04

Allocate functions between human and automation.

05

Measure mental workload and situation awareness.

06

Evaluate interfaces with users and objective metrics.

07

Design procedures and tasks that reduce human error.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Human factors engineer who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Interface designer for safety-critical systems who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Cognitive ergonomics specialist who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Task analyst who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Operating procedures designer who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Researcher in human-machine interaction who wants to specialise in Cognitive Interfaces and Task Design.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the energy sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 11064 (ergonomic design of control centres)
  • ISO 10075 (mental workload)
  • ISO 9241-110 (principles of interaction)
  • NUREG-0711 (human factors engineering in nuclear power plants)
  • ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems)
  • MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Wickens' information processing model
  2. 1.2Perception, attention and working memory
  3. 1.3Selective, divided and sustained attention
  4. 1.4Multiple resource theory
  5. 1.5Cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous and germane
  6. 1.6Mental models
  7. 1.7Naturalistic decision making
  8. 1.8Endsley's situation awareness
  9. 1.9Rasmussen's behaviour levels: SRK
  10. 1.10Case study: interface errors in a cockpit incident
  1. 2.1Hierarchical task analysis (HTA)
  2. 2.2Cognitive task analysis (CTA)
  3. 2.3Critical decision interviews
  4. 2.4Cognitive work analysis (CWA)
  5. 2.5GOMS and KLM models
  6. 2.6Information requirements analysis
  7. 2.7Error analysis with SHERPA
  8. 2.8Safety-critical tasks
  9. 2.9Task flow representation
  10. 2.10Practice: HTA of a supervisory task
  1. 3.1Wickens' display design principles
  2. 3.2Ecological interface design (EID)
  3. 3.3Visual hierarchy and grouping
  4. 3.4Coding by colour, shape and position
  5. 3.5High-performance control room displays
  6. 3.6Alarm design according to EEMUA 191
  7. 3.7Multimodal interfaces: auditory and haptic
  8. 3.8Design for transparent automation
  9. 3.9Consistency and interaction standards
  10. 3.10Workshop: redesign of a supervisory panel
  1. 4.1Sheridan's levels of automation
  2. 4.2Automation bias and complacency
  3. 4.3Skill loss
  4. 4.4Out-of-the-loop and regaining control
  5. 4.5Trust calibration
  6. 4.6Adaptive automation
  7. 4.7Interaction with AI systems
  8. 4.8Operator-oriented explainability
  9. 4.9Meaningful human control
  10. 4.10Case study: automation in a traffic control room
  1. 5.1NASA-TLX and subjective scales
  2. 5.2SAGAT technique for situation awareness
  3. 5.3Secondary tasks
  4. 5.4Physiological measures: pupil and heart rate
  5. 5.5Eye tracking and gaze patterns
  6. 5.6EEG and fNIRS in cognitive ergonomics
  7. 5.7Primary task performance measures
  8. 5.8Combining measures
  9. 5.9Interpretation and thresholds
  10. 5.10Laboratory: workload measurement with NASA-TLX and pupillometry
  1. 6.1Heuristic evaluation
  2. 6.2Cognitive walkthrough
  3. 6.3Usability testing on critical tasks
  4. 6.4High-fidelity simulation
  5. 6.5Integrated system validation
  6. 6.6ISO 9241 and ISO 11064 standards
  7. 6.7Human factors in sector regulations
  8. 6.8Analysis of usage errors
  9. 6.9Design iteration
  10. 6.10Practice: cognitive walkthrough of a configuration interface
  1. 7.1Operating procedure design
  2. 7.2Effective checklists
  3. 7.3Allocation of functions between human and machine
  4. 7.4Shift design and workload
  5. 7.5Team design and communication
  6. 7.6Scenario-based training
  7. 7.7Decision support in emergencies
  8. 7.8Interruptions and their management
  9. 7.9Design for resilience
  10. 7.10Workshop: redesign of an emergency checklist
  1. 8.1System and user selection
  2. 8.2Task analysis
  3. 8.3Cognitive requirements
  4. 8.4Interface concept
  5. 8.5Interactive prototype
  6. 8.6User evaluation
  7. 8.7Measurement of workload and situation awareness
  8. 8.8Design recommendations
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 Figma, Tobii Pro Lab, NASA-TLX (app), MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real hierarchical task analysis procedures, control room simulator tests and mental workload measurement with NASA-TLX. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

System and user selection

Explain the relevant cognitive processes in system operation.

Task analysis

Apply hierarchical and cognitive task analysis techniques.

Cognitive requirements

Design interfaces that support situation awareness.

Interface concept

Allocate functions between human and automation.

Interactive prototype

Measure mental workload and situation awareness.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Human factors engineerInterface designer for safety-critical systemsCognitive ergonomics specialistTask analystOperating procedures designerResearcher in human-machine interaction
Admissions & scholarships

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 Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Figma, Tobii Pro Lab, NASA-TLX (app), MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM Institute's own diploma, awarded on passing 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 count towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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