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Instrumentation Engineering

Do you want to deepen your knowledge of instrumentation engineering and play a key role in optimising industrial processes? With Dosign Academy’s Instrumentation Engineering programme, you learn how to design, implement and maintain instrumentation and control systems within the process industry.

This programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, giving you the knowledge and skills needed to work as an instrumentation engineer.

Course type

Technical Programmes

Teaching location

Rotterdam

Course days

34 avonden

Start date

17-09-2026

Lesson programme

In modern industry, everything revolves around efficiency, from production to energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Instrumentation and control plays a crucial role in this. During the Instrumentation Engineering programme, you learn how to use the right instruments and techniques to measure, monitor and improve processes.

You learn about pressure, level, temperature and flow measurement, control engineering, electrical engineering and process safety. You also develop your understanding of interfaces with other technical disciplines and safety standards such as ATEX.

During this Instrumentation Engineering programme, the following topics are covered:

  • Pressure, level, temperature and flow measurement

  • Control valves, shut off valves and solenoid valves

  • Electrical engineering and control engineering

  • Safety and ATEX standards

  • Industrial automation systems and networks

  • HAZOP analysis and process safety

After completing the programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to design, implement and manage process oriented instrumentation and control systems. You will learn how to select the right instruments and understand how different disciplines within industry are connected.

Year 1

Les 1.1 Work on the Engineering department & PFS & PID
Les 1.2 Pressure and pressure difference
Les 1.3 Drawings for Instrumentation
Les 1.4 Level measurements & Theory Exam 1
Les 1.5 Temperature measurements & Company visit
Les 1.6 Flow measurements I
Les 1.7 Flow measurements II & Project Documents & Theory Exam 2
Les 1.8 Standards and Norms, Thread & Flanges
Les 1.9 Theory Exam 3 & Review of all chapters
Les 1.10 Final Exam
Les 1.11 Interfaces with Mechanical
Les 1.12 Interfaces with Process and Process Equipment
Les 1.13 Open/Close valves and solenoid valves
Les 1.14 Control Valves & Theory Exam 4
Les 1.15 Process Control
Les 1.16 Interfacing between Electrical and Instrumentation & Theory Exam 5
Les 1.17 ATEX-basics
Les 1.18 Analytical & Various Measurements
Les 1.19 Theory Exam 6 & review of all chapters
Les 1.20 Final exam module 2

Year 2

Lesson 2.1 Planning, budgeting and explanation of the final assignment
Lesson 2.2 Project approach
Lesson 2.3 HAZOP/SIL Part 1
Lesson 2.4 SIL Part 2
Lesson 2.5 Review of Interim Deliverable 1 & ATEX: General requirements in hazardous areas, design of explosion-proof installations and intrinsically safe installations
Lesson 2.7 Surge protection
Lesson 2.8 Review of Interim Deliverable 2 & Process approach to automation; project approach to automation; functional design; practical control engineering
Lesson 2.9 Cybersecurity
Lesson 2.10 Industrial communication connections: guest lecture on Industrial Automation
Lesson 2.11 Industrial control systems
Lesson 2.12 Pneumatic instrumentation
Lesson 2.13 Final presentation
Lesson 2.14 Feedback, assessment and diploma ceremony

The cost and duration of the programme

Practical Information

The programme runs for two years:

  • The first year consists of 20 theory lessons 
  • The second year consists of 14 lessons.

Every two weeks, you attend an evening lesson of 4 hours. Half of the lessons take place online and the other half take place at Dosign Academy in Rotterdam. This means you only need to travel to Rotterdam once a month. Lessons run from 17:30 to 22:00.

The total programme fee is €3,685 excluding VAT per year. In addition to the lessons, the fee includes study materials, practice exams, exams, certificates and the diploma. Exam resits are possible at €200 excluding VAT.

Regular enrolment is possible until 1 July. Enrolling after 1 July? Please contact us to discuss the available options.

Upon completion of the programme, you receive a diploma.

The language of instruction for this programme is English. The programme is delivered by Dutch lecturers, so any questions or points of uncertainty can also be discussed in Dutch if needed. All materials, including books, exams and assignments, are available in both Dutch and English, allowing the participant to choose the preferred version.

Fee: €3,685 excluding VAT per year
Regular enrolment: until 1 July
Enrolling after 1 July: please contact us to discuss the available options
Duration: 34 evenings

Target audience

Who is this programme designed for?

The Instrumentation Engineering programme is suitable for professionals at HBO level who want to deepen their knowledge of instrumentation and control within the process industry. Whether you work as an engineer, technician or project team member, this programme helps you deepen your expertise and further develop within the field of instrumentation.

Start dates

Time - hrs
Location Rotterdam
Trainers
Language Dutch, English

Lecturers of the programme

Docent instrumentatie, Constructiemanagement & Projectmanagement

Docent instrumentatie, Constructiemanagement & Projectmanagement

Programme locations

  • Rotterdam

    The Mark Offices Fascinatio Boulevard 256 3036 WB Rotterdam Nederland
  • Incompany

    Training delivered at your location

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The benefits

Why choose Dosign Academy for an Instrumentation Engineering programme?

ou do not follow an Instrumentation Engineering programme just anywhere. At Dosign Academy, we combine current technologies and theory with practical knowledge. We provide personal guidance and tailored advice, so that every participant gets the most out of the programme and develops directly applicable skills for industry.

Personal advice and guidance

At Dosign Academy, we believe in tailored support. We help you align the Instrumentation Engineering programme with your learning objectives and background. Whether you want to broaden your technical knowledge or specialise further, we make sure the pathway fits your career path.

Experienced lecturers from industry

Our lecturers are experienced professionals who are active within the process industry. They bring their knowledge and practical experience directly into the classroom, so that you learn through current examples from industry.

Blended learning: a flexible learning solution

The programme uses blended learning, combining online lessons with physical meetings. This structure offers flexibility, allowing you to combine the programme with your work. During the physical lessons, you work on practical assignments and case studies.

Practical programme

Theory matters, but practical experience makes the difference. In our Instrumentation Engineering programme, you learn how to translate theoretical knowledge into concrete solutions for industry. This helps you develop directly applicable skills that make a difference in the professional field.
 

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The importance of instrumentation engineering

Instrumentation engineering is becoming increasingly important in a world where efficiency and sustainability are central. Companies rely on accurate instrumentation and control systems to optimise processes and reduce costs.

Our Instrumentation Engineering programme provides not only the technical foundation you need, but also the practical knowledge required to design and manage safe, efficient and reliable installations. 

Are you ready to strengthen your technical career? Enrol in the Instrumentation Engineering programme and develop the knowledge and skills you need to make an important contribution to the future of industry.

Discover how instrumentation and control forms the heart of efficient and safe processes.