Course on the Future of Global Urban Regulation
Online course of 300 hours in the Future of Global Urban Regulation. 6 modules covering the Paris Agreement (2015), Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the European Climate Law and Futures Platform. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on the Future of Global Urban Regulation — studying from Canada
Canada's infrastructure needs drive significant civil engineering activity, from highways and bridges to urban transit and water systems. Major transit projects in Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary involve rail, tunnelling and smart city technologies. Rail operators and suppliers, including Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National, depend on engineering expertise in track, signalling and structures. Provincial ministries of transportation and municipal engineering departments are key employers, alongside consulting firms.
Fees for Canada: C$852 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Who regulates civil engineering titles in Canada, and does SEIUM count?
Civil engineers in Canada are typically licensed as Professional Engineers by provincial associations, such as Engineers Canada's member bodies, which set licensing requirements including accredited education and experience. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees or accredited by a national body. They do not by themselves grant a P.Eng. licence, so check with the relevant association.
Are these qualifications useful to rail or smart city employers in Canada?
Canada has significant rail, transit and urban infrastructure work, including major projects in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Public agencies and consultancies usually prioritise licensed engineers and verifiable experience. A SEIUM qualification may complement your profile, but whether it is recognised is for each employer to decide, so it is worth asking them before you commit.
Can I study part-time while working, and is employer funding possible?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home 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, and an assigned technical tutor supports you. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, depending on your employer's policies.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the megatrends that shape urban regulation.
Understand the role of cities in international law.
Interpret the new European climate regulation with local impact.
Evaluate the regulatory challenges of emerging technologies.
Compare urban regulatory models across different regions.
Apply foresight methods to regulation.
Develop long-term regulatory roadmaps.
Who it's for
- Foresight analyst looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Urban international relations adviser looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Public policy consultant looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Climate strategy technician looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Researcher in urban studies looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Strategic planning manager looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter local government.
What you'll work with
- Paris Agreement (2015)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, European Climate Law
- Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of buildings
- Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
- UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda (2016)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on Nature Restoration
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Directive 2007/60/EC on floods
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Urbanisation and UN projections1.2Climate change and urban adaptation1.3Ageing and new demands1.4Migration and diversity1.5Digital transformation and automation1.6Global housing crisis1.7Geopolitical fragmentation1.8Pandemics and urban health1.9Foresight scenarios1.10Workshop: megatrend analysis for a city
2.1Cities as international actors2.2New Urban Agenda and its follow-up2.3Paris Agreement and local commitments2.4Covenant of Mayors for Climate2.5Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction2.6Right to the city2.7C40, ICLEI and UCLG networks2.8Voluntary Local Reviews2.9Urban diplomacy2.10Case study: climate commitments of a city network
3.1Climate neutrality and the 100 Climate-Neutral Cities mission3.2European Climate Law3.3Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive3.4Social Climate Fund3.5Emissions trading for buildings and transport3.6Adaptation and the European Strategy3.7Flood risk maps3.8Nature Restoration Regulation3.9IPCC reports on cities3.10Case study: municipal obligations under the EPBD
4.1Artificial intelligence in public services4.2Urban digital twins4.3Autonomous vehicles and drones4.4Urban data spaces4.5European digital identity4.6AFIR charging infrastructure4.7Cyber-resilience of essential services4.8Algorithmic governance4.9Neurorights and emerging rights4.10Workshop: regulatory map of an urban technology
5.1European model of preventive regulation5.2Anglo-Saxon model and litigation-driven regulation5.3Centralised planning in China5.4Latin American cities and city statutes5.5Gulf megaprojects5.6Private cities and special zones5.7Regulatory convergence and divergence5.8Policy transfer5.9Comparative evaluation of outcomes5.10Practice: comparison of land-use regimes
6.1Defining the time horizon6.2Identifying drivers of change6.3Building scenarios6.4Regulatory implications6.5Regulatory roadmap6.6Policy recommendations6.7Comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks6.8Monitoring indicators for the roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
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 with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Futures Platform, Miro, Vensim, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for building urban future scenarios, comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks and drafting a regulatory roadmap. 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.
Analyse the megatrends that shape urban regulation.
Understand the role of cities in international law.
Interpret the new European climate regulation with local impact.
Evaluate the regulatory challenges of emerging technologies.
Compare urban regulatory models across different regions.
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 totals 300 hours, 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 uses Futures Platform, Miro, Vensim and QGIS. 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 can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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