UAM and eVTOL Fundamentals Course
Online course of 300 hours in UAM and eVTOL fundamentals. 6 modules covering the urban air mobility ecosystem, eVTOL configurations, enabling technologies, infrastructure and airspace, and basic regulation and certification under EASA SC-VTOL-01, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, with an assigned technical tutor.
UAM and eVTOL Fundamentals Course — studying from Australia
Australia's aerospace sector spans defence and commercial aviation, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and a growing space industry. Key clusters sit around Adelaide's Edinburgh Parks and the Melbourne and Sydney defence precincts, with major employers including Airbus Australia Pacific, BAE Systems Australia, Boeing Defence Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia. Recreational and commercial drone operations are increasingly regulated, and advanced air mobility is emerging as a research and policy priority. Engineers working in this area typically support airworthiness, systems integration, structures and avionics across both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification help me get recognised by a professional body in Australia?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any Australian body. Engineers Australia accredits university engineering degrees, and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates drone and aviation operations. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before enrolling.
Will this course help me find work in Australian aerospace, drones or space?
Australia has aerospace and defence employers, drone operators and space-sector companies, and skills in these areas are valued. Whether a SEIUM qualification counts for a given role depends on the employer, who will usually weigh your experience and portfolio alongside any private credential. Ask prospective employers how they view it.
Can I study this part-time while working, and does the time zone suit Australia?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Australia, with no student visa needed for home study. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly load realistically. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the ecosystem and use cases of urban air mobility.
Compare the main eVTOL configurations.
Identify the enabling technologies of UAM.
Know the infrastructure and airspace requirements.
Interpret the European and US regulatory frameworks.
Estimate the energy budget of an eVTOL mission.
Develop a preliminary UAM service concept.
Who it's for
- Urban air mobility analysts
- eVTOL project engineers
- Mobility consultants
- Aviation infrastructure planners
- Transport innovation specialists
- UAM programme managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter urban air mobility
What you'll work with
- EASA SC-VTOL-01 (special condition for VTOL aircraft)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (regulatory framework for the U-space)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EU Basic Regulation on civil aviation)
- EASA PTS-VPT-DSN (prototype technical specifications for vertiport design)
- FAA Engineering Brief 105 (vertiport design)
- 14 CFR Part 194 (SFAR powered-lift) (FAA special rules for powered-lift operations and pilots)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (operation of unmanned aircraft)
- OpenVSP
- QGIS
- MATLAB
- BlueSky ATM Simulator
6 modules
1.1Definition of UAM and advanced air mobility1.2Use cases: air taxi, logistics and emergencies1.3NASA UML maturity levels1.4Ecosystem stakeholders1.5Joby, Archer, Volocopter and Wisk projects1.6Social acceptance and public perception1.7Environmental and noise impact1.8Scalability challenges1.9Regional versus urban air mobility1.10Practical exercise: stakeholder map of a UAM market
2.1Wingless multicopter configuration2.2Lift plus cruise2.3Thrust vectoring2.4Electric tiltrotor and tiltwing2.5Comparison of cruise efficiency2.6Range and speed by configuration2.7Noise by configuration2.8Vertiport footprint2.9Noise requirements by configuration2.10Workshop: comparison of configurations by mission
3.1Distributed electric propulsion3.2High-energy lithium-ion batteries3.3High-density motors and inverters3.4Fly-by-wire flight control3.5Autonomy and obstacle detection3.6Lightweight composite materials3.7Hydrogen and hybrid propulsion3.8Connectivity and data links3.9Simplified flight management systems3.10Case study: energy budget for a mission
4.1Vertiports, vertihubs and vertistops4.2Electric charging and energy management4.3The U-space concept and services4.4Urban air corridors4.5Integration with ATS4.6UTM traffic management4.7Urban planning and permits4.8Intermodality with other transport modes4.9Noise management over residential areas4.10Case study: siting a vertiport in a city
5.1SC-VTOL special condition5.2Basic and enhanced categories5.3IAM operations regulation5.4VTOL pilot licences5.5EASA vertiport specifications5.6FAA framework for powered-lift5.7EASA and FAA roadmaps5.8Entry-into-service timeline5.9Cargo drone operations in cities5.10Practical exercise: EU versus US regulatory matrix
6.1Choice of city and use case6.2Initial demand estimate6.3Selection of eVTOL configuration6.4Proposed vertiport network6.5Airspace integration6.6Regulatory analysis of the service6.7Feasibility assessment6.8Identification of risks and barriers6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is OpenVSP, QGIS, MATLAB and BlueSky ATM Simulator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: comparative analysis of eVTOL configurations, preliminary studies of vertiport networks and energy estimates for urban missions. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EASA SC-VTOL-01, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, EASA PTS-VPT-DSN, FAA Engineering Brief 105, 14 CFR Part 194 (SFAR powered-lift), Regulation (EU) 2019/947.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with OpenVSP, QGIS, MATLAB and BlueSky ATM Simulator, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's 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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