Smart Ports and Digitalisation Course
Online course of 300 h in Smart Ports and digitalisation. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 (EMSWe), Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2) and Azure IoT Hub. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Smart Ports and Digitalisation Course — studying from Australia
Australia's maritime sector is substantial, encompassing naval shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, port operations and recreational boating. The Royal Australian Navy's shipbuilding programmes, including the Hunter class frigates and Henderson Defence Precinct in Western Australia, generate significant engineering demand. Offshore energy developments on the North West Shelf and in Bass Strait require marine and structural expertise. Recreational boating is widespread, supported by a strong sports nautical industry. Employers include naval shipbuilders, offshore operators, port authorities and marine equipment manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by Australian maritime regulators such as AMSA?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime certificates and qualifications separately, and SEIUM training does not replace those requirements. Confirm with AMSA or your employer which credentials your intended role requires.
Which Australian employers might consider this qualification for naval or offshore work?
Offshore energy operators, shipbuilders, naval contractors, marine consultancies and sports nautical manufacturers are examples of Australian employers in this area. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria and on any required certifications. A private qualification is one factor among experience and licensing.
Can I study this part time from Australia, and can employers help pay?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and fit learning around your schedule. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the total hours and expected pace before committing.
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What you will be able to do
Define the digital transformation strategy of a port.
Evaluate enabling technologies for port use cases.
Integrate information platforms and single windows.
Apply intelligent energy and environmental management solutions.
Manage cybersecurity and data governance.
Assess the economic value of digitalisation initiatives.
Develop a smart port roadmap.
Who it's for
- Port digital transformation manager who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- IoT solutions architect who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- Port innovation manager who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- OT cybersecurity specialist who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- Port data analyst who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- Digital strategy consultant who wants to specialise in Smart Ports and digitalisation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 (EMSWe)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- IEC 62443
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 (eFTI)
- FAL Agreement
- ISO 50001:2018
- DCSA standards
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Concept of a smart port1.2Digital maturity of ports1.3Operations, energy, safety and environment axes1.4Reference port strategies1.5Open innovation models1.6Port start-up ecosystem1.7Financing digitalisation1.8Digital roadmap1.9Transformation governance1.10Case study: digital maturity assessment of a port
2.1Internet of Things in infrastructure2.2Private 5G networks2.3Edge and cloud computing2.4Artificial intelligence and computer vision2.5Blockchain in maritime documentation2.6Drones and inspection robots2.7Augmented reality in maintenance2.8Terminal automation2.9Digital twins of infrastructure2.10Laboratory: IoT architecture for monitoring quays
3.1Port community systems3.2Maritime single window3.3Port call data exchange3.4Electronic bill of lading3.5Shipping line collaborative platforms3.6Interoperability and standards3.7Open APIs for third parties3.8Open port data3.9Digital customs integration3.10Practice: information flows of a port call
4.1Port energy management4.2Port microgrids with renewables4.3Shore power supply for vessels4.4Real-time environmental monitoring4.5Electric mobility in terminals4.6Hydrogen and new fuels4.7Smart lighting of yards4.8Port call optimisation and emissions4.9Sustainability indicators4.10Case study: microgrid with storage at a quay
5.1Attack surface of the connected port5.2Cyber incidents in ports5.3Obligations under the NIS2 Directive5.4OT systems security5.5Identity management5.6Incident response5.7Data quality and governance5.8Data ownership and sharing5.9Ethical and labour aspects5.10Workshop: cyber risk analysis of a PCS
6.1Port selection6.2Digital assessment of the port6.3Priority use cases6.4Reference technology architecture6.5Cybersecurity plan6.6Governance model6.7Economic analysis of initiatives6.8Roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, Node-RED, ArcGIS, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical exercises are based on real procedures for digital maturity assessment of a port authority, design of IoT architectures for port infrastructure, and cybersecurity risk analysis of port platforms. 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.
Define the digital transformation strategy of a port.
Evaluate enabling technologies for port use cases.
Integrate information platforms and single windows.
Apply intelligent energy and environmental management solutions.
Manage cybersecurity and data governance.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, Node-RED, ArcGIS, Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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