Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection, OPS) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Estimate the energy demand of different transport modes.
Interpret the European and national regulatory framework for alternative fuels.
Plan charging networks along corridors and logistics hubs.
Design shore-side electricity supply systems for ships in port.
Evaluate the role of hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
Analyse grid integration and demand flexibility.
Compare business models and the economic regulation of supply.
Who it's for
- Charging infrastructure planner who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Port electrification engineer who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Mobility regulatory analyst who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Grid connection engineer who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Hydrogen consultant for transport who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Alternative fuels project manager who wants to specialise in Supply Planning and Regulation for Transport Modes.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the ports sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (high-voltage shore connection, OPS)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (energy recharging service)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- ISO 15118 (vehicle-to-grid communication)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Segments: road, rail, maritime and air1.2Energy carriers: electricity, hydrogen and renewable fuels1.3Consumption profiles for fleets and depots1.4Charging and refuelling patterns1.5Forecasting electrification demand1.6Impact on the distribution network1.7Technology penetration scenarios1.8Mobility data sources1.9Planning indicators1.10Workshop: estimating the demand of a bus depot
2.1Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR2.2Charging targets on the TEN-T network2.3FuelEU Maritime Regulation2.4ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation2.5Renewable Energy Directive RED III in transport2.6Emissions trading scheme for maritime transport2.7Spanish regulation of charging points2.8The role of the charge manager and self-consumption2.9Public aid and MOVES programmes2.10Practice: verifying AFIR compliance on a corridor
3.1Optimal siting of stations3.2Coverage and flow models3.3Power sizing by site3.4Slow, fast and megawatt charging (MCS)3.5CCS, NACS and connector standards3.6OCPP and OCPI protocols3.7Interoperability and ad hoc payment3.8Coordinated planning with the distribution network operator3.9Analysis of connection costs3.10Laboratory: station siting with a coverage model
4.1Onshore power supply (OPS) in ports4.2IEC/IEEE 80005-1 standard4.350/60 Hz requirements and conversion4.4Sizing by ship type4.5Integration with the port network4.6Electrification of boats and ferries4.7Bunkering of LNG, methanol and ammonia4.8Safety and IMO regulations4.9Tariff models for port supply4.10Case study: designing an OPS for a cruise terminal
5.1Hydrogen refuelling stations: architecture and pressures5.2ISO 19880-1 standard for hydrogen stations5.3SAE J2601 refuelling protocols5.4Hydrogen quality under ISO 146875.5Logistics of compressed and liquid hydrogen5.6Biofuels and HVO in fleets5.7E-fuels and their certification5.8Guarantees of origin and sustainability5.9Cost comparison by energy carrier5.10Practice: sizing a hydrogen station for lorries
6.1Smart charging management6.2Bidirectional V2G charging and ISO 15118-20 standard6.3Flexibility services from fleets6.4Supporting stationary storage6.5Renewable generation at depots6.6Impact on transformers and lines6.7Flexible connection agreements6.8Price signals and access tariffs6.9Aggregation of mobility demand6.10Laboratory: optimising fleet charging under grid constraints
7.1Business models of charging operators7.2Concessions on public domain7.3Remuneration of regulated infrastructure7.4Access tariffs and charges7.5Price transparency required by AFIR7.6Supply contracts for fleets7.7Public tenders for infrastructure7.8Regulatory impact assessment7.9Social cost-benefit analysis7.10Case study: business model for a truck charging hub
8.1Defining the scope and the transport modes8.2Estimating energy demand8.3Analysis of the applicable regulatory framework8.4Designing the supply network8.5Grid integration study8.6Economic and regulatory model8.7Phased deployment plan8.8Risk analysis and indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training 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, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Grid, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical exercises are based on real demand-estimation procedures for corridors and ports, grid access capacity studies, and quay electrification planning. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Estimate the energy demand of different transport modes.
Interpret the European and national regulatory framework for alternative fuels.
Plan charging networks along corridors and logistics hubs.
Design shore-side electricity supply systems for ships in port.
Evaluate the role of hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
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 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses QGIS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Grid, Python (pandas) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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