Diploma in Remote Monitoring and Control Systems
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Remote Monitoring and Control Systems
This program prepares you to master the essential technologies of Industry 4.0. Learn to design, implement, and manage SCADA, IoT, and telemetry systems to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions in real time. This program provides you with the skills needed to lead digital transformation in various sectors, from energy to manufacturing.
Differentiating Advantages
- Hands-on Labs: Experiment with SCADA platforms, IoT sensors, and industrial communication protocols.
- Real-World Case Studies: Analyze successful implementations in different industries and learn from their best practices.
- Project Development: Design and build your own remote monitoring and control system to apply your knowledge.
- Professional Certification: Earn a recognized certification that validates your skills and boosts your career.
- Networking: Connect with industry experts and peers to expand your professional network.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 01-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Electronic and control engineers looking to specialize in the implementation and management of SCADA and telemetry systems.
- Industrial automation professionals needing to deepen their knowledge of integrating sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
- Maintenance and operations technicians needing to master the diagnosis and troubleshooting of remote monitoring systems.
- Project managers and supervisors interested in optimizing process efficiency and safety through remote control.
- Students and recent graduates in technical fields seeking a career boost with practical and up-to-date knowledge.
Flexibility of Learning
Designed for active professionals: 24/7 accessible virtual platform, downloadable materials, and personalized online tutoring.
Objectives and competencies
Implement telemetry solutions:
Configure data collection and transmission systems, ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of information for remote monitoring and predictive analysis.
Monitor and optimize industrial processes:
“Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks and reduce variability, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with production KPIs.”
Managing remote infrastructures efficiently:
Implement monitoring and automation tools to optimize system performance, security, and scalability, proactively resolving incidents and ensuring business continuity.
Diagnose and solve problems in real time:
Quickly analyze the situation, identify the root cause of the problem, and execute the most effective action plan, prioritizing safety and communicating the situation to the team.
Ensuring the security and availability of systems:
Implement redundancy strategies, proactive monitoring, and disaster recovery plans, minimizing downtime and ensuring the integrity of critical data.
Integrate and maintain the cybersecurity of systems:
“Implement hardening and continuous monitoring, responding to incidents with contingency and disaster recovery plans.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to IoT Architecture: Components, Layers, and Protocols.
- Cybersecurity in Industrial IoT: Specific Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks.
- Scalability in IoT Systems: Design for Growth, Load Balancing, and Resource Management.
- Secure IoT Devices: Root of Trust Hardware, Key Management, and Secure Firmware.
- Secure Communication in IoT: TLS/SSL, DTLS, IPSec, and Other Encryption Techniques.
- Microservices Architectures for IoT: Design, Implementation, and Deployment.
- IoT Device Management Platforms: Provisioning, Configuration, and Monitoring.
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning in the Edge: Local processing and reduced latency.
Integration with Legacy Systems: Industrial protocols, adapters, and gateways.
Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity Strategies for Industrial IoT.
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- Introduction to IoT Architecture: Layers, Components, and Use Cases.
- IoT Communication Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTP/2.
- IoT Device Security: Secure Boot, Key Management, Hardening.
- Cloud Architecture for IoT: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Platforms.
- Cloud Services for IoT: Storage, Processing, Analytics, and Visualization.
- IoT Device Management in the Cloud: Provisioning, Configuration, and Monitoring.
- Cloud Security for IoT: Access Control, Encryption, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Risk Analysis in IoT and the Cloud: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation.
- Implementation of Security Policies in IoT and the Cloud.
- Monitoring and Incident Response Strategies in IoT and Cloud Environments.
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- Introduction to IoT Architecture: Components, Layers, and Use Cases.
- IoT Communication Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTP, Bluetooth LE.
- IoT Device Security: Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, and Key Management.
- Cloud Architecture for IoT: Deployment Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and Key Services.
- Cloud Platforms for IoT: AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT Core.
- IoT Device Management in the Cloud: Provisioning, Configuration, and Remote Monitoring.
- IoT Data Analytics in the Cloud: Real-time Processing, Storage, and Visualization.
- Cloud Security for IoT: Access control, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Case Study: Design and Implementation of a Secure IoT Solution in the Cloud.
Secure Deployment of IoT Solutions in the Cloud: Best practices and security considerations.
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- Introduction to Industrial IoT Architecture: Components, Layers, and Use Cases.
- IoT Communication Protocols (I): MQTT, CoAP, HTTP/2, AMQP.
- IoT Communication Protocols (II): Modbus, Profibus, OPC UA.
- Security Architecture in Industrial IoT: Layered Design, Zero Trust.
- Cybersecurity in IoT Devices: Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Secure Updates.
- Security in IoT Communication: Encryption, Authentication, Authorization.
- Risk Analysis in Industrial IoT: Threat and Vulnerability Identification.
- Monitoring and Intrusion Detection in IoT: SIEM, IDS/IPS.
- Cybersecurity Incident Response in Industrial IoT: Planning, Containment, and Recovery.
- Regulations and Compliance in Industrial IoT Cybersecurity: NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Industrial IoT Architecture: Components, Layers, and Use Cases.
- IoT Communication Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, DDS – Features and Selection.
- Security in IoT Devices: Authentication, Authorization, Key Management, and Secure Firmware.
- Risk Analysis in Industrial IoT Environments: Identifying Specific Threats and Vulnerabilities.
- Cybersecurity in Industrial (OT) Networks: Segmentation, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, and Access Management.
- Industrial Cybersecurity Standards and Regulations: IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Monitoring and Anomaly Detection: Tools and Techniques for Early Incident Detection.
- Cybersecurity Incident Response in IoT Industrial IoT: Planning, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Cryptography applied to Industrial IoT: Encryption of data in transit and at rest, digital signatures.
Legal and ethical considerations in Industrial IoT cybersecurity: Data privacy and liability.
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Career opportunities
- Control Systems Technician: Implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems in various industries.
- Industrial Automation Specialist: Design and programming of solutions for remote process control.
- Monitoring Data Analyst: Interpretation and analysis of data for process optimization and fault detection.
- Telemetry Project Engineer: Management and implementation of remote monitoring and control projects.
- Remote Monitoring Systems Consultant: Advising companies on the implementation of monitoring and control solutions.
- Control Systems Software Developer: Creation of applications and platforms for remote monitoring and management.
- Monitoring Systems Support Technician: Technical assistance and troubleshooting for monitoring and control systems.
- Researcher in monitoring and control technologies: Development of new technologies and methodologies for remote monitoring.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Master Remote Monitoring: Learn to implement and manage remote monitoring and control systems across various industries.
- Optimization and Efficiency: Discover how to improve productivity and reduce costs through remote control of processes and equipment.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Delve into communication protocols, smart sensors, IoT platforms, and remote management software.
- Security and Reliability: Implement strategies to ensure data security and the reliable operation of remote systems.
- Practical Applications: Develop real-world projects and gain experience in troubleshooting remote monitoring and control environments.
Testimonials
Thanks to the Diploma in Remote Monitoring and Control Systems, I was able to fully automate my farm’s irrigation system, reducing water consumption by 30% and increasing production by 15% in the last quarter. The SCADA platform I learned to implement allows me to control everything remotely from my phone, optimizing my time and resources.
The Diploma in Marine Electronics & Telecommunications provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead the design and implementation of a new satellite communication system for our fishing fleet, optimizing vessel safety and operational efficiency. Thanks to the training I received, I was able to reduce communication costs by 20% and improve emergency response by 35%.
The Diploma in Remote Monitoring and Control Systems exceeded my expectations. I gained a solid understanding of SCADA, IoT, and industrial communications, applying it directly to a final project where we developed a control system for a virtual power plant. This hands-on experience, combined with the quality of the instructors, allowed me to secure a position as an automation engineer, where I use the skills I learned on a daily basis.
“Thanks to the Diploma in Remote Monitoring and Control Systems, I was able to completely automate my farm’s irrigation system, reducing water consumption by 30% and increasing productivity by 15%. The knowledge I gained allowed me to design and implement a customized solution, integrating it with sensors and actuators, and controlling everything remotely from my phone.”
Frequently asked questions
Monitor and control systems and processes remotely, using information and communication technologies.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Industrial IoT Architecture: Components and Layers
- Industrial IoT Devices: Sensors, Actuators, and Microcontrollers
- IoT Communication Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, DDS
- Industrial Wireless Networks: LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, Wi-SUN
- Security in IoT Devices: Secure Boot, Secure Firmware, Key Management
- IoT Reference Architectures: Platforms and Implementation Models
- Industrial Cybersecurity: Regulations and Standards (ISA/IEC 62443)
- Threats and Vulnerabilities in Environments Industrial: OT vs IT
Industrial Network Security: Segmentation, Firewalls, IDS/IPS
IoT Security Monitoring and Management: SIEM, Log Analysis, and Incident Response
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Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.