Course in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft
Online 300-hour course in climate impact assessment of military aircraft. 6 modules covering ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas inventories), GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and ICAO CORSIA CERT. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$1,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the fundamentals of aviation's climate footprint.
Describe the applicable regulatory and emissions reporting framework.
Calculate the emissions inventory of an aircraft fleet.
Evaluate reduction levers such as SAF, efficiency and operations.
Integrate climate criteria into procurement decisions.
Communicate results transparently and verifiably.
Prepare an integrative project on the climate assessment of a fleet.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical sustainability analyst looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Carbon footprint calculation technician looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Alternative fuels engineer looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Environmental reporting consultant looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Procurement programme manager looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Environmental manager in defence looking to specialise in Climate Impact Assessment of Military Aircraft.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas inventories)
- GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume IV (CORSIA)
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume III (aeroplane CO2 emissions)
- Directive (EU) 2023/959 (emissions trading scheme)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)
- ASTM D7566 (synthetic aviation fuels)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Carbon dioxide emissions and combustion1.2Non-carbon effects: contrails and nitrogen oxides1.3Radiative forcing and equivalence metrics1.4Time horizon and choice of metric1.5Contribution of the aviation sector to the total1.6Differences between civil and state fleets1.7Scientific uncertainty and how to communicate it1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Data sources and reference literature1.10Exercise: comparing metrics on the same case
2.1International reduction commitments2.2Offsetting and market schemes in the sector2.3Engine emissions certification standards2.4Operators' reporting obligations2.5Treatment of state aviation in agreements2.6Organisational footprint calculation standards2.7Independent verification of the inventory2.8Taxonomies and sustainable finance criteria2.9Risk of unfounded environmental claims2.10Practice: mapping an operator's obligations
3.1Scopes of an organisation's inventory3.2Fuel consumption data and its quality3.3Emission factors and their origin3.4Calculation by flight stage and by mission3.5Ground, support and maintenance consumption3.6Supply chain emissions3.7Life cycle of the aircraft and its materials3.8Calculation tools and data sheets3.9Documentation and traceability of the calculation3.10Practice: inventory of a small fleet
4.1Aircraft efficiency and design improvements4.2Aerodynamic and weight modifications4.3Maintenance management and its effect on consumption4.4Optimisation of profiles and routes4.5Ground procedures and efficient taxiing4.6Sustainable aviation fuels4.7Electric and hybrid propulsion and its limits4.8Hydrogen: state of maturity and challenges4.9Offsetting as a last resort4.10Practice: portfolio of measures with cost and effect
5.1Environmental criteria in procurement5.2Life-cycle cost with externalities5.3Scenario analysis and sensitivity5.4Operational versus environmental trade-offs5.5Environmental indicators and dashboard5.6Sustainability report and its verification5.7Honest communication of results5.8Supplier participation in reduction5.9Monitoring and review of targets5.10Practice: environmental report for a fleet
6.1Choice of fleet or programme6.2Scope and limits of the study6.3Complete emissions inventory6.4Analysis of non-carbon effects6.5Prioritised portfolio of reduction measures6.6Economic analysis of the measures6.7Proposed objectives and indicators6.8Reporting and verification plan6.9Study report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: 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 ICAO CORSIA CERT, SimaPro, openLCA, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for fleet emissions inventory calculation, life cycle analysis of fuels, and assessment of decarbonisation scenarios. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the fundamentals of aviation's climate footprint.
Describe the applicable regulatory and emissions reporting framework.
Calculate the emissions inventory of an aircraft fleet.
Evaluate reduction levers such as SAF, efficiency and operations.
Integrate climate criteria into procurement decisions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English 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 between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with ICAO CORSIA CERT, SimaPro, openLCA, Python (pandas). 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 integrative 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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