Diploma in CDE, Data Governance and BIM Traceability
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in CDE, data governance and BIM traceability. 8 modules covering the common data environment, data governance in construction, standards and classifications, information traceability, information security, project data integration and compliance auditing, with UNE-EN ISO 19650-1/-2/-5, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in CDE, Data Governance and BIM Traceability — 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$2,850 (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.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Set up a common data environment in line with ISO 19650.
Design data governance policies in construction organisations.
Apply classification standards and property dictionaries.
Ensure the traceability of information throughout the project.
Implement an information security strategy.
Integrate data from different platforms into dashboards.
Audit compliance with information management requirements.
Who it's for
- BIM information managers.
- CDE managers on construction and infrastructure projects.
- Data managers in construction companies.
- BIM managers responsible for information workflows.
- Information management auditors.
- Information security managers in the built environment.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-1 (concepts and principles)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-2 (delivery phase of the assets)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-5 (security-minded information management)
- UNE-EN ISO 23386 (property dictionaries)
- UNE-EN ISO 23387 (data templates)
- ISO 8000-8 (data quality)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- UNE-EN ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management)
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Bentley ProjectWise
- Aconex
- Power BI
- Trimble Connect
8 modules
1.1Concept and function of the CDE1.2States: work in progress, shared, published and archived1.3Information containers and metadata1.4Suitability and revision codes1.5Approval and authorisation workflows1.6Folder structure and naming conventions1.7CDE platforms on the market1.8Functional requirements of the CDE1.9Migration between platforms1.10Workshop: setting up a CDE for a project
2.1Principles of data governance2.2Ownership and custody of information2.3Data model and dictionaries2.4Data quality and its dimensions2.5Asset master data2.6Data life cycle2.7Information policies and procedures2.8Governance committees and roles2.9Maturity metrics2.10Practical: data governance policy for a construction company
3.1Uniclass and OmniClass classification systems3.2GuBIMclass and national classification3.3bSDD property dictionaries3.4Data templates according to ISO 233873.5Level of information need3.6Unique identifiers and GUIDs3.7Asset coding3.8Semantic interoperability between platforms3.9Mapping between classifications3.10Workshop: property dictionary for structures
4.1Logging information transactions4.2Version and revision control4.3Change auditing4.4Electronic signatures and time stamping4.5Traceability of design decisions4.6Linking documents and models4.7Chain of custody on site4.8Blockchain in construction4.9Evidence in claims4.10Case study: reconstructing the history of a change
5.1Assessing asset sensitivity5.2ISO 19650-5 security strategy5.3Role-based access control5.4Cybersecurity on cloud platforms5.5Personal data protection5.6Security incident management5.7Critical infrastructure and confidentiality5.8Information sharing agreements5.9Backups and continuity5.10Practical: information security plan
6.1APIs and connectors between platforms6.2Integrating CDE, ERP and scheduling6.3Data warehouses and data lakes6.4Information dashboards6.5Data quality and cleansing6.6Workflow automation with scripts6.7Geospatial data and GIS6.8Data for the operation phase6.9Open data architectures6.10Workshop: deliverable status dashboard
7.1ISO 19650 compliance audit7.2Certification of organisations7.3Review of the BIM execution plan7.4Contractual compliance indicators7.5Information non-conformities7.6Public tender requirements7.7Supplier assessment7.8Continuous improvement of the system7.9Audit report7.10Case study: audit of an infrastructure CDE
8.1Maturity diagnosis8.2Information requirements8.3CDE design8.4Data governance policy8.5Security strategy8.6Traceability plan8.7Monitoring dashboard8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bentley ProjectWise, Aconex, Power BI and Trimble Connect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: configuration of CDE approval workflows, a traceability audit of model revisions, and an information security plan for critical infrastructure. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: UNE-EN ISO 19650-1, UNE-EN ISO 19650-2, UNE-EN ISO 19650-5, UNE-EN ISO 23386, UNE-EN ISO 23387, ISO 8000-8, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and UNE-EN ISO/IEC 27001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bentley ProjectWise, Aconex, Power BI and Trimble Connect, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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