Course in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems
300-hour online course in international regulation of command and control systems. 6 modules covering Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, Articles 36 and 57, DoD Directive 3000.09 (autonomy in weapon systems) and Cameo Systems Modeler (SysML). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems — 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$1,160 (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
Understand the architecture and functions of command and control systems.
Identify the obligations of international law that apply to their design and use.
Analyse the legal and ethical risks of automation and decision support.
Apply human-centred design principles and effective human control.
Manage information and data in line with protection and security requirements.
Establish mechanisms for oversight, training and continuous improvement.
Prepare a regulatory compliance analysis for a command and control system.
Who it's for
- Command and control systems engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Operational legal adviser looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Human factors specialist looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Systems requirements analyst looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Information security manager looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Governance consultant for automated systems looking to specialise in International Regulation of Command and Control Systems.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, Articles 36 and 57
- DoD Directive 3000.09 (autonomy in weapon systems)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (system life cycle processes)
- ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design)
- MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality requirements)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Function of a command and control system1.2Components: people, processes, information and technology1.3Levels of decision-making and how they are reflected in the system1.4Decision cycle and its IT support1.5Interoperability between organisations1.6Applicable legal framework by layers1.7Actors: State, international organisation and industry1.8Field vocabulary and acronyms1.9Public documentary sources1.10Exercise: describe a system and its actors
2.1International humanitarian law and the decision chain2.2Principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution2.3Command responsibility and its scope2.4Duty to investigate and to be accountable2.5Recording decisions as a legal safeguard2.6Legal review of new means and methods2.7Applicable human rights law2.8Multinational operations and applicable law2.9Status of forces agreements2.10Practice: analyse the chain of responsibility in a case
3.1Degrees of automation in decision support3.2Meaningful human control in decision-making3.3Automation bias and its legal consequences3.4Explainability required of the tool3.5Data quality and its effect on decisions3.6Traceability and auditability of recommendations3.7Legal review of a support system3.8European artificial intelligence regulation and exclusions3.9International debate on autonomy3.10Practice: define the human controls of a system
4.1Classification of information and its handling4.2Information sharing between organisations4.3Protection of personal data in these systems4.4Retention and archiving of records4.5Access for oversight bodies4.6Protection of communications and accreditation4.7System cybersecurity and its governance4.8Interoperability and data-sharing agreements4.9Possible transparency and its limits4.10Practice: information-sharing policy
5.1Democratic and civilian control of the system5.2Parliamentary and independent oversight5.3Audit of the system and its records5.4Incident investigation and lessons learned5.5Legal training for operational personnel5.6Operational legal adviser and their role5.7Exercises and validation of procedures5.8Change management of the system5.9Compliance and quality indicators5.10Practice: design the oversight scheme
6.1Choice of system and its context6.2Functional and actor description6.3Map of the applicable legal framework6.4Analysis of the chain of responsibility6.5Design of human control and traceability6.6Information and data protection policy6.7Oversight and audit scheme6.8Legal training plan for personnel6.9Analysis report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to fit around work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cameo Systems Modeler (SysML), IBM DOORS, MATLAB, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are worked through using real procedures for compliance reviews under international law, human factors assessments of command posts, and analyses of automated decision-support cases. Assessment is continuous, module 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.
Understand the architecture and functions of command and control systems.
Identify the obligations of international law that apply to their design and use.
Analyse the legal and ethical risks of automation and decision support.
Apply human-centred design principles and effective human control.
Manage information and data in line with protection and security requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish-language proficiency 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Cameo Systems Modeler (SysML), IBM DOORS, MATLAB, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma, awarded on 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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