Course in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines
300-hour online course in international law on the prohibition of mines. 6 modules covering the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (Ottawa, 1997), Amended Protocol II to the CCAC (1996) and IMSMA Core. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines — 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$852 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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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
Describe the humanitarian problem of mines and explosive remnants of war.
Analyse the obligations of the Ottawa Convention.
Compare the complementary instruments of the CCAC and of cluster munitions.
Explain the structure of a national mine action programme according to IMAS.
Design risk education and victim assistance actions.
Evaluate compliance and transparency mechanisms.
Prepare an integrative project on an affected country.
Who it's for
- Mine action programme manager who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- Humanitarian legal adviser who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- Victim assistance coordinator who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- Humanitarian geographic information analyst who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- International cooperation officer who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- Researcher in humanitarian disarmament who wants to specialise in International Law on the Prohibition of Mines.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences who wish to join humanitarian organisations.
What you'll work with
- Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines (Ottawa, 1997)
- Amended Protocol II to the CCAC (1996)
- Protocol V to the CCAC (explosive remnants of war, 2003)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (2008)
- IMAS 07.11 (land release)
- IMAS 12.10 (explosive ordnance risk education)
- IMAS 13.10 (victim assistance)
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Scale of the problem and affected countries1.2Consequences for the civilian population1.3Impact on development and land use1.4Victims and their long-term needs1.5Explosive remnants of war and how they differ1.6Actors: States, organisations and operators1.7History of the international campaign1.8Humanitarian sector vocabulary1.9Data sources and their reliability1.10Exercise: analyse the impact in a specific country
2.1Basic obligations of States Parties2.2Definitions and their scope2.3Deadlines for destruction of stockpiles2.4Deadlines for clearance of mined areas and extensions2.5Transparency obligations and annual reports2.6Victim assistance as an obligation2.7International cooperation and assistance2.8Meetings of States Parties and action plans2.9Non-States Parties and the effects of the norm2.10Practice: review the transparency report of a State
3.1Protocol on Mines and Other Devices and its amendments3.2Convention on Cluster Munitions3.3Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War3.4Registration and marking obligations3.5Responsibility of the user of weapons3.6General applicable international humanitarian law3.7Rights of persons with disabilities3.8International mine action standards3.9Relationship between technical standards and legal obligations3.10Practice: map the obligations of an affected State
4.1National authority and its mandate4.2National strategy and planning4.3Non-technical and technical surveys4.4Prioritisation of areas and criteria4.5Accreditation of operators4.6Information management and databases4.7Quality control and assurance4.8Land release and handover to the community4.9Financing and programme sustainability4.10Practice: design the prioritisation of a programme
5.1Risk education and its design5.2Participation of the affected community5.3Medical care and rehabilitation5.4Social and economic inclusion of victims5.5Victims' rights and the applicable framework5.6Transparency and accountability of the programme5.7Impact assessment of mine action5.8Coordination between donors and operators5.9Lessons learned in the sector5.10Practice: risk education plan
6.1Choice of country and context6.2Analysis of the applicable legal framework6.3Diagnosis of the problem and available data6.4Proposal for a national strategy6.5Prioritisation and quality criteria6.6Victim assistance plan6.7Risk education plan6.8Financing scheme and indicators6.9Programme report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on 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 intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: analysis of Article 7 transparency reports, study of a national mine action programme, and design of a risk education campaign. 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.
Describe the humanitarian problem of mines and explosive remnants of war.
Analyse the obligations of the Ottawa Convention.
Compare the complementary instruments of the CCAC and of cluster munitions.
Explain the structure of a national mine action programme according to IMAS.
Design risk education and victim assistance actions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to read technical regulations.
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, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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