Course in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification
Online 300-hour course in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification. 6 modules covering the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ALLEA), ISO 37301 (compliance management systems) and Turnitin. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification — 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$698 (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
Ground professional ethics in engineering practice.
Compare ethics and compliance certifications and management systems.
Apply academic integrity criteria to teaching and assessment.
Analyse the reliability of academic credentials and certifications.
Evaluate ethical governance structures in institutions.
Design procedures for detecting and responding to fraudulent conduct.
Develop an institutional ethics programme with monitoring indicators.
Who it's for
- Academic integrity officer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- Ethics and compliance officer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- University quality technician wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- Professional ethics adviser in engineering wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- Evaluator of training programmes wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- Academic credentials manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Ethical and Academic Certification.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter higher education.
What you'll work with
- European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ALLEA)
- ISO 37301 (compliance management systems)
- ISO 21001 (management systems for educational organisations)
- Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the EHEA (ESG 2015)
- Royal Decree 822/2021 (organisation of university education)
- ISO 26000 (social responsibility)
- Law 2/2023 (protection of whistleblowers)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Engineering as a regulated profession1.2Professional codes of conduct of engineering associations1.3FEANI Code of Ethics1.4Social responsibility of the engineer1.5Safety, health and public welfare1.6Professional competence and its limits1.7Ethics in defence and dual use1.8Classic cases: Challenger and Citicorp Center1.9Ethical theories applied to practice1.10Case study: analysis of the Challenger disaster
2.1Professional certifications in compliance2.2ISO 37301 compliance management systems2.3ISO 37001 anti-bribery management systems2.4UNE 19601 criminal compliance2.5Personnel certification under ISO/IEC 170242.6Value and limits of ethics certifications2.7Risk of ‘window-dressing’ ethics2.8Auditing integrity programmes2.9Comparison of international certifications2.10Workshop: evaluation of a corporate integrity programme
3.1Plagiarism and self-plagiarism3.2Fabrication and falsification of data3.3Authorship and contribution in articles3.4Predatory journals and fraudulent conferences3.5Similarity detection tools3.6Generative AI in academic work3.7European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity3.8Integrity committees and procedures3.9Sanctions and retractions3.10Practice: analysis of a case of scientific misconduct
4.1Official and own degrees in Spain4.2Verification and accreditation by ANECA4.3EUR-ACE label for engineering4.4Micro-credentials and the 2022 Council Recommendation4.5Verifiable digital credentials4.6Degree fraud and diploma mills4.7Verification of credentials by employers4.8Continuing education and professional certification4.9Ethics in the issuing of certificates4.10Laboratory: verification of digital credentials
5.1Ethics committees in universities and companies5.2Ethics training in engineering curricula5.3Assessment of ethical competences5.4Whistleblowing channels5.5Conflicts of interest in academic evaluation5.6Transparency in assessment and grading5.7Equity and inclusion5.8Ethics in collaboration with the defence industry5.9Indicators of ethical culture5.10Case study: designing a code of ethics for an engineering school
6.1Organisational diagnosis6.2Ethical values and risks6.3Design of the code of conduct6.4Academic integrity procedures6.5Proposed certification scheme6.6Training and awareness6.7Indicators and evaluation6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100 % online through the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment window, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Turnitin, iThenticate, Moodle, MAXQDA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: analysis of plagiarism and academic fraud cases, audits of compliance programmes, and review of institutional codes of ethics. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Ground professional ethics in engineering practice.
Compare ethics and compliance certifications and management systems.
Apply academic integrity criteria to teaching and assessment.
Analyse the reliability of academic credentials and certifications.
Evaluate ethical governance structures in institutions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient level of 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Turnitin, iThenticate, Moodle, MAXQDA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM’s own diploma 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 count towards the higher-level programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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