Electronic Fault Diagnosis Course
Why this course?
Learn to Master Electronic Fault Diagnosis
With this intensive course, discover how to efficiently and professionally identify and troubleshoot problems in electronic systems. This program provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to become an expert in the field, covering everything from interpreting schematics to using advanced measuring equipment and applying predictive analytics techniques. Boost your career in the world of electronics!
With this intensive course, discover how to efficiently and professionally identify and troubleshoot problems in electronic systems.
Key Benefits
- Practical Methodology: Learn by doing with real-world cases and simulations.
- Diagnostic Tools: Master the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Circuit Analysis: Understand the inner workings of electronic systems.
- Troubleshooting: Develop skills to diagnose and troubleshoot complex faults.
- Certification: Earn a recognized certificate that validates your knowledge and skills.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Electronic maintenance technicians looking to deepen their knowledge of diagnostic methodologies, schematic interpretation, and the use of advanced tools.
- Electronic and automation engineers requiring updates on the latest technologies for fault diagnosis and control systems.
- Electronics students and related fields wanting practical, job-oriented training in the area of diagnostics.
- Technical service and repair companies interested in training their staff to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Electronics and repair enthusiasts with basic knowledge who want to master the art of fault diagnosis professionally.
Flexibility of Learning
Tailored to your needs: on-demand videos, forums with experts, and downloadable materials for offline reference.
Objectives and competencies
Interpreting technical diagrams and manuals:
Identify symbols, components and systems, relating them to their function in operation and maintenance, following the technical documentation.
Locating and repairing faults in automotive electronic systems:
“Using diagrams, diagnostic tools and specific software, interpreting data and applying standardized repair procedures.”
Use diagnostic tools to identify defective components:
“Interpret technical manuals, electrical and electronic diagrams, and use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers to isolate faults and confirm diagnoses.”
Verify the correct functioning of the repaired electronic systems:
Use diagnostic equipment, interpret data, and simulate operating conditions to ensure system integrity and reliability.
Apply measurement and testing techniques to evaluate electronic performance:
Using calibrated instruments, interpreting technical specifications, and documenting results for continuous improvement.
Perform preventive maintenance on electronic equipment:
Following established procedures, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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
- Electronics Fundamentals: Passive and active components, basic circuits.
- Basic Instrumentation: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators.
- Measurement Techniques: Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, time.
- Circuit Analysis: Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thévenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem.
- Troubleshooting: General methodology, symptom identification.
- Diagnostic Tools: Simulation software, fault databases.
- Fault Location: Troubleshooting techniques, flowcharts.
- Interpreting Schematics: Reading and understanding Electrical and electronic diagrams.
- Soldering and desoldering: Basic techniques for component repair.
- Workshop safety: Prevention of electrical and electronic hazards.
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- Automotive Electricity Fundamentals: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes).
- Automotive Digital Electronics: Number systems, Boolean logic, logic gates, basic microcontrollers.
- Automotive Sensors and Actuators: Types, operation, input and output signals, diagnosis and testing.
- Electronic Ignition Systems: Components, operation, types (DIS, COP), diagnosis and repair.
- Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Types, components, sensors, actuators, diagnosis and calibration.
- Emissions Control Systems: Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, valves EGR, exhaust gas recirculation systems.
- ABS and ESP Brake Systems: Components, operation, sensors, actuators, diagnosis, and repair.
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Systems: Components, operation, sensors, actuators, diagnosis, and calibration.
- Automotive Communication Networks (CAN Bus): Architecture, protocols, and troubleshooting communication failures.
- Using Diagnostic Tools (Scanners): Reading and interpreting error codes, live parameters, and actuator testing.
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- Introduction to Diagnostic Electronics: Basic concepts and terminology.
- Diagnostic Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
- Electronic Components: Identification, operation, and basic testing.
- Electronic Circuits: Analysis of series, parallel, and mixed circuits.
- Measurement Techniques: Voltage, current, resistance, frequency.
- Interpreting Electrical Schematics: Symbols, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Fault Finding: Troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.
- Soldering and Desoldering: Techniques and tools for circuit board repair.
- Workshop Safety Electronics: Precautions and equipment handling.
Practical case studies: Analysis of common failures in electronic systems.
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- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors).
- Introduction to Automotive Electronics: Automotive electrical and electronic systems, multiplexing, communication buses (CAN, LIN).
- Diagnostic Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, diagnostic scanners, diagnostic software.
- Interpreting Electrical Schematics: Symbols, wiring diagrams, component and connection identification.
- Charging and Starting System: Troubleshooting batteries, alternators, starter motors, and their associated circuits.
- Ignition System: Ignition types, components (coils, spark plugs, sensors), diagnostics Troubleshooting and adjustment.
- Electronic Fuel Injection System: Injection types, sensors (MAF, MAP, TPS, O2), actuators (injectors, valves), troubleshooting.
- ABS/ESP Brake System: Components, operation, troubleshooting with a scanner, interpreting error codes.
- Airbag System: Components, operation, safety precautions, troubleshooting with a scanner.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Using an oscilloscope for signal analysis, component testing, complex troubleshooting strategies.
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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.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- 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
- Electronics Fundamentals: Passive and active components, basic circuits.
- Basic Instrumentation: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators.
- Measurement Techniques: Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, time.
- Circuit Analysis: Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thévenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem.
- Troubleshooting: General methodology, symptom identification.
- Diagnostic Tools: Simulation software, fault databases.
- Fault Location: Troubleshooting techniques, flowcharts.
- Interpreting Schematics: Reading and understanding Electrical and electronic diagrams.
- Soldering and desoldering: Basic techniques for component repair.
- Workshop safety: Prevention of electrical and electronic hazards.
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- Automotive Electricity Fundamentals: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes).
- Automotive Digital Electronics: Number systems, Boolean logic, logic gates, basic microcontrollers.
- Automotive Sensors and Actuators: Types, operation, input and output signals, diagnosis and testing.
- Electronic Ignition Systems: Components, operation, types (DIS, COP), diagnosis and repair.
- Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Types, components, sensors, actuators, diagnosis and calibration.
- Emissions Control Systems: Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, valves EGR, exhaust gas recirculation systems.
- ABS and ESP Brake Systems: Components, operation, sensors, actuators, diagnosis, and repair.
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Systems: Components, operation, sensors, actuators, diagnosis, and calibration.
- Automotive Communication Networks (CAN Bus): Architecture, protocols, and troubleshooting communication failures.
- Using Diagnostic Tools (Scanners): Reading and interpreting error codes, live parameters, and actuator testing.
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- Introduction to Diagnostic Electronics: Basic concepts and terminology.
- Diagnostic Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
- Electronic Components: Identification, operation, and basic testing.
- Electronic Circuits: Analysis of series, parallel, and mixed circuits.
- Measurement Techniques: Voltage, current, resistance, frequency.
- Interpreting Electrical Schematics: Symbols, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Fault Finding: Troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.
- Soldering and Desoldering: Techniques and tools for circuit board repair.
- Workshop Safety Electronics: Precautions and equipment handling.
Practical case studies: Analysis of common failures in electronic systems.
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- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors).
- Introduction to Automotive Electronics: Automotive electrical and electronic systems, multiplexing, communication buses (CAN, LIN).
- Diagnostic Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, diagnostic scanners, diagnostic software.
- Interpreting Electrical Schematics: Symbols, wiring diagrams, component and connection identification.
- Charging and Starting System: Troubleshooting batteries, alternators, starter motors, and their associated circuits.
- Ignition System: Ignition types, components (coils, spark plugs, sensors), diagnostics Troubleshooting and adjustment.
- Electronic Fuel Injection System: Injection types, sensors (MAF, MAP, TPS, O2), actuators (injectors, valves), troubleshooting.
- ABS/ESP Brake System: Components, operation, troubleshooting with a scanner, interpreting error codes.
- Airbag System: Components, operation, safety precautions, troubleshooting with a scanner.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Using an oscilloscope for signal analysis, component testing, complex troubleshooting strategies.
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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 Systematic Fault Analysis: Methodology and Tools
- Fundamentals of Electronics: Passive and Active Components, Basic Circuits
- Basic Instrumentation: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators
- Measurement and Diagnostic Techniques: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Continuity
- Analysis of Schematic Diagrams: Interpretation and Signal Tracing
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies: Linear and Switched-Mode Power Supplies
- Diagnosing Faults in Digital Circuits: Combinational and Sequential Logic
- Microcontrollers and Microprocessors: Architecture, Basic Programming, and Faults common.
- Communication system faults: Data buses, serial and parallel interfaces.
- Preparation of diagnostic reports: Documentation of faults and solutions.
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- Electronics Fundamentals: Passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) and active components (diodes, transistors).
- Basic Instrumentation: Multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator. Use and application in troubleshooting.
- Basic Circuits: Analysis of series, parallel, and mixed circuits. Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws.
- Soldering and Desoldering: SMD and through-hole soldering techniques.
- Interpretation of electronic schematics: Symbols, block diagrams, and flowcharts.
- Power supplies: Types, characteristics, and common fault diagnosis.
- Digital systems: Boolean logic, logic gates, flip-flops, counters.
- Microcontrollers: Basic architecture, programming, and debugging.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting methodologies, root cause analysis, and use of flowcharts.
- Safety regulations: Prevention of electrical hazards and handling of electronic equipment.
Tools and safety precautions.
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- Fundamentals of Electronics: Components, Laws, and Basic Circuits
- Instrumentation and Measurement: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers
- Soldering and Desoldering: Techniques, Tools, and Safety
- Component Identification: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, Transistors, and Integrated Circuits
- Analog Circuit Analysis: Amplifiers, Filters, and Power Supplies
- Digital Circuit Analysis: Combinational and Sequential Logic, Microcontrollers
- Diagnostic Techniques: Using Schematic Diagrams, Troubleshooting
- Common Failures in Electronic Equipment: Causes, Symptoms, and solutions.
- Repair and Replacement of Components: Practices and recommendations.
- Safety in the Electronics Workshop: Prevention of electrical hazards and handling of hazardous materials.
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- Automotive Electricity Fundamentals: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components.
- Automotive Digital Electronics: Binary systems, Boolean logic, microcontrollers.
- Sensors and Actuators: Operating principles, types, automotive applications.
- Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Types, operation, control strategies.
- Electronic Ignition Systems: Types, operation, troubleshooting.
- ABS/ESP Brake Systems: Operating principles, components, diagnosis and repair.
- Traction Control Systems: Operating principles, components, diagnosis and repair.
- Systems of Automotive Climate Control: Operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Automotive Communication Networks (CAN, LIN): Architecture, protocols, and troubleshooting.
Automotive Scanner Diagnostics: Fault code interpretation and component testing.
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Career opportunities
- Electronic Equipment Repair Technician: Diagnosing and repairing faults in a wide range of devices.
- Industrial Electronic Maintenance Technician: Preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic systems in industrial environments.
- Field Service Technician: Diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment at the customer’s premises.
- Quality Control Technician: Testing and verifying electronic equipment to ensure its proper functioning.
- Automation Technician: Designing, installing, and maintaining automated systems that incorporate electronic components.
- Vehicle Electromechanical Technician: Diagnosing and repairing electronic systems in automobiles and other vehicles.
- Technical Support Technician: Assisting users and technicians in resolving electronic problems.
- Technical Support Technician: Assisting users and technicians in resolving electronic problems.
- Entrepreneur: creation and management of my own electronics repair shop.
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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.
5. Induction
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
- Solid Foundations: Gain a thorough understanding of the principles of electronics and their application in fault diagnosis.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Master the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic software to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Systematic Methodology: Learn a logical and efficient approach to troubleshooting, from identification to repair.
- Real-World Case Studies: Apply your knowledge in simulations and case studies that reflect common real-world challenges.
- Professional Certification: Earn a recognized certificate that validates your skills and propels you forward in your career Career.
Testimonials
During my training in electronic fault diagnosis, I was assigned a complex case involving an industrial control system that was experiencing intermittent failures. Using my knowledge of digital electronics, circuit analysis, and diagnostic techniques, I identified the root cause of the problem: a faulty ceramic capacitor in the microcontroller’s power supply stage. My solution not only repaired the system but also prevented future outages, resulting in significant time and cost savings for the company.
I applied the knowledge I gained in the Marine Electronics and Automation course to design an automated ballast management control system for a cargo ship. This system optimized the vessel’s stability, reducing fuel consumption by 12% and minimizing the risk of accidents. It was successfully implemented and is currently used throughout the fleet, generating significant savings and improving safety.
I successfully diagnosed and resolved an intermittent fault in an industrial control system that had eluded other technicians for weeks. I identified a defective component on the PLC motherboard through signal analysis and continuity testing, enabling the system to be fully restored and preventing costly production downtime.
I was able to diagnose and fix an intermittent power loss problem in a hybrid vehicle, identifying a fault in the inverter temperature sensor that other technicians had been unable to find, allowing for an effective repair and avoiding the unnecessary replacement of expensive components.
Frequently asked questions
The process of identifying the root cause of a malfunction in an electronic system or device.
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.
Identify the symptom.
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.
- Automotive Electricity Fundamentals: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, basic components.
- Automotive Digital Electronics: Binary systems, Boolean logic, microcontrollers.
- Sensors and Actuators: Operating principles, types, automotive applications.
- Electronic Fuel Injection Systems: Types, operation, control strategies.
- Electronic Ignition Systems: Types, operation, troubleshooting.
- ABS/ESP Brake Systems: Operating principles, components, diagnosis and repair.
- Traction Control Systems: Operating principles, components, diagnosis and repair.
- Systems of Automotive Climate Control: Operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Automotive Communication Networks (CAN, LIN): Architecture, protocols, and troubleshooting.
Automotive Scanner Diagnostics: Fault code interpretation and component testing.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
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.