Course in International Regulation in Smart Cities
Online 300-hour course in International Regulation in Smart Cities. 6 modules covering ISO 37120:2018, ISO 37122:2019 and FIWARE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Regulation in Smart Cities — studying from Australia
Australia's infrastructure pipeline is substantial, covering roads, rail, ports, water and urban development across major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Rail engineering is especially active, with projects including Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro. Smart city initiatives draw on sensors, data platforms and digital twins to improve transport, utilities and public services. Employers include state transport authorities, engineering consultancies such as Aurecon and WSP, and major contractors. Engineers work on design, asset management, construction oversight and sustainability.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification meet Australian civil engineering registration requirements?
No. Civil engineers in Australia typically need an Engineers Australia accredited degree to pursue Chartered status, and state and territory rail and infrastructure regulators set their own requirements. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so employers or regulators decide how much weight they carry.
Which Australian employers hire in civil, rail and smart cities?
Australia has public infrastructure agencies, rail operators, engineering consultancies and councils working on urban and smart city projects. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. Ask potential employers whether a private online qualification would be considered alongside your experience.
Is the course workable alongside work, and what does it cost?
The courses are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship may be possible, and you will have an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international governance frameworks for smart cities.
Apply ISO and ITU standards for urban indicators.
Assess GDPR compliance in digital urban services.
Classify artificial intelligence systems according to their risk level.
Incorporate cybersecurity requirements into urban platforms.
Draft contractual clauses on data and interoperability.
Develop regulatory compliance roadmaps.
Who it's for
- Digital compliance officer looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Data protection officer looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Smart cities consultant looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Municipal digital transformation officer looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Technology lawyer looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Urban innovation project manager looking to specialise in International Regulation in Smart Cities.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter local government.
What you'll work with
- ISO 37120:2018
- ISO 37122:2019
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on Artificial Intelligence
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on Data
- ISO 37106:2021
- ETSI EN 303 645
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Agenda 2030 and SDG 111.2UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda1.3Standardisation bodies ISO, IEC and ITU1.4United for Smart Sustainable Cities initiative1.5City networks and urban diplomacy1.6Public data governance models1.7Digital sovereignty and technological dependence1.8Citizens' digital rights1.9Comparison of EU, United States and Asia1.10Case study: analysis of an urban digital rights charter
2.1ISO 37120 on urban service indicators2.2ISO 37122 for smart cities2.3ISO 37123 for resilient cities2.4ISO 37106 on operating models2.5ITU-T Y.4903 and key indicators2.6UNE standards of CTN 1782.7Reference architectures and FIWARE2.8City certification by WCCD2.9Semantic interoperability and data models2.10Workshop: self-assessment using ISO 37122 indicators
3.1General Data Protection Regulation3.2Video surveillance in public spaces3.3Data protection impact assessment3.4Anonymisation and pseudonymisation3.5Mobility and geolocation data3.6Facial recognition and its restriction3.7International data transfers3.8US state privacy laws3.9Supervisory authorities and sanctions3.10Practice: impact assessment of a sensor network
4.1EU Artificial Intelligence Act4.2Classification of high-risk systems4.3Data Governance Act4.4Data Act and access to IoT data4.5Open data directive and high-value datasets4.6NIS2 Directive and essential entities4.7Cyber Resilience Act4.8European data spaces4.9Interoperable Europe Act4.10Case study: risk classification of an AI traffic system
5.1Innovation public procurement5.2Data ownership clauses in contracts5.3Vendor lock-in and open standards5.4Spanish National Security Scheme (ENS)5.5IoT cybersecurity and ETSI EN 303 6455.6Security of urban control systems5.7Accessibility of digital services5.8Algorithmic auditing in the public sector5.9Public algorithm registers5.10Workshop: technical specification for a city platform
6.1Inventory of municipal digital services6.2Map of applicable regulatory obligations6.3Compliance gap analysis6.4Technical and organisational measures6.5Adaptation roadmap6.6Compliance dashboard6.7Data protection impact assessment6.8Contractual clauses on data and interoperability6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment window, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is FIWARE, CKAN, PILAR, OneTrust, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures: compliance audit of a city platform, impact assessment of a video surveillance system, and drafting of data contractual clauses. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the international governance frameworks for smart cities.
Apply ISO and ITU standards for urban indicators.
Assess GDPR compliance in digital urban services.
Classify artificial intelligence systems according to their risk level.
Incorporate cybersecurity requirements into urban platforms.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree 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 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses FIWARE, CKAN, PILAR, OneTrust. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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