Course in UAS Certification Standards
Online 300-hour course in UAS certification standards. 6 modules covering Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Course in UAS Certification Standards — 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.
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
Describe the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems.
Apply the SORA methodology to an operation in the specific category.
Identify the design requirements and class of UAS.
Plan the verification of onboard systems and software.
Design tests that demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements.
Establish a safety management system for UAS operations.
Prepare a complete operational authorisation file.
Who it's for
- UAS certification engineer wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- Airworthiness engineer wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- Operational safety manager wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- Aviation regulatory compliance manager wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- Systems verification engineer wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- UAS operations technician wishing to specialise in UAS certification standards.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aeronautical industry.
What you'll work with
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems)
- JARUS SORA (specific operation risk assessment)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation)
- STANAG 4671 (UAV airworthiness)
- RTCA DO-178C / EUROCAE ED-12C
- ASTM F3411 (remote identification)
- EUROCAE ED-269 (geoawareness)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Classification of unmanned aircraft1.2European regulation and open, specific and certified categories1.3National authority and its powers1.4Operator and aircraft registration1.5Remote pilot requirements1.6Product marking and classes1.7Airspace and geographical zones1.8Remote identification and geoawareness1.9Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: classifying three operations into their category
2.1European standard scenarios2.2Operational declaration and its contents2.3Specific operational risk assessment2.4Ground and air risk classes2.5Mitigation measures and required robustness2.6Operational safety objectives2.7Light UAS operator certificate2.8Operations manual2.9Cross-border authorisation2.10Practice: carrying out an operational risk assessment
3.1Applicable airworthiness requirements3.2System architecture and command links3.3Link reliability and loss of control3.4Flight termination systems3.5Parachutes and impact mitigations3.6Detection and avoidance of other aircraft3.7Navigation, positioning and redundancy3.8Onboard software and its assurance3.9Electromagnetic compatibility and testing3.10Practice: defining the requirements of a system
4.1Test plan and compliance matrix4.2Bench and flight testing4.3Environmental and vibration testing4.4Battery and electrical safety testing4.5Noise and emissions testing4.6Link resilience testing4.7Flight data recording and analysis4.8Assessment by a notified body4.9Product technical documentation4.10Practice: designing a test campaign
5.1Operational safety management system5.2Normal and emergency procedures5.3Training and competency checks5.4Aircraft maintenance and records5.5Incident management and mandatory reporting5.6Insurance and civil liability5.7Data protection and privacy in flight5.8System cybersecurity5.9Operations beyond visual line of sight5.10Practice: drafting an emergency procedure
6.1Choice of operation and system6.2Regulatory framing and category6.3Full operational risk assessment6.4Technical and mitigation requirements6.5Test plan and compliance matrix6.6Operations manual6.7Safety management system6.8Authorisation file6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Mission Planner, ArduPilot SITL, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied using real procedures from compliance demonstration flight campaigns, hardware-in-the-loop bench tests and SORA assessment of a specific operation. 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.
Describe the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems.
Apply the SORA methodology to an operation in the specific category.
Identify the design requirements and class of UAS.
Plan the verification of onboard systems and software.
Design tests that demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Mission Planner, ArduPilot SITL, QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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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