Course on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects
Online course of 300 h in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects. 6 modules covering Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT, 1968), INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements) and Advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects — studying from Canada
Canada is a global leader in nuclear technology, most notably through CANDU reactor design and the development of medical isotopes. Ontario operates the largest nuclear fleet in the country, with major facilities at Pickering, Darlington and Bruce, while Atomic Energy of Canada Limited leads reactor research at Chalk River. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates all nuclear activity. Engineers work on reactor design, fuel cycle technologies, decommissioning and radiation protection.
Fees for Canada: C$1,160 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for nuclear engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Nuclear activities are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and professional engineering titles are provincially regulated. Nuclear roles often require specific licences or clearances, which a private qualification does not provide. Confirm with employers or the regulator.
Could this qualification help with nuclear career opportunities in Canada?
Canadian nuclear operators, utilities, fuel cycle firms and regulators' supplier networks employ engineers, but they set their own criteria. Many nuclear roles prioritise experience, security clearances and regulator-recognised training. The programme can add technical depth to your profile, but it does not guarantee entry or advancement in this tightly regulated field.
Can I study this online from Canada, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, and no student visa is required if you study from home. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the three pillars of the NPT from a technical perspective.
Relate the stages of the fuel cycle to proliferation risks.
Analyse the safeguards system and the Additional Protocol.
Describe the international nuclear export control regime.
Assess the IAEA's role in NPT verification.
Evaluate the debates on peaceful use and disarmament.
Write a technical-political analysis of a non-proliferation case.
Who it's for
- Non-proliferation analyst looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Export control specialist looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Technical adviser on nuclear policy looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Safeguards officer looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Researcher in international security looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Dual-use compliance manager looking to specialise in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Technical Aspects.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into international organisations.
What you'll work with
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT, 1968)
- INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements)
- INFCIRC/540 (Model Additional Protocol)
- INFCIRC/254 (Nuclear Suppliers Group guidelines)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its 2005 Amendment
- INFCIRC/209 (Zangger Committee)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Negotiation and opening for signature in 19681.2The three pillars of the treaty1.3Articles I and II: transfer obligations1.4Article III and mandatory safeguards1.5Article IV: peaceful use of nuclear energy1.6Article VI and disarmament commitments1.7Nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states1.8Review conferences and the 1995 extension1.9Withdrawal from the treaty: Article X and the DPRK case1.10Case study: final document of the 2010 conference
2.1Special nuclear materials: uranium and plutonium2.2Enrichment levels and highly enriched uranium2.3Gas centrifuge enrichment2.4PUREX reprocessing and plutonium separation2.5Reactor-grade and weapons-grade plutonium2.6Significant quantity and conversion time2.7Research reactors and conversion to LEU2.8Sensitive and dual-use technologies2.9Risk indicators in the fuel cycle2.10Workshop: calculating separative work units
3.1Comprehensive safeguards agreements INFCIRC/1533.2Additional protocol INFCIRC/5403.3Nuclear material accounting and control3.4Material balance areas and MUF3.5Routine, ad hoc and special inspections3.6Complementary access and expanded declarations3.7Containment and surveillance: seals and cameras3.8The State-level safeguards approach3.9The broader safeguards conclusion3.10Practice: material balance at a fuel fabrication plant
4.1Non-destructive analysis by gamma spectrometry4.2Neutron coincidence counting4.3Destructive analysis and mass spectrometry4.4Environmental sampling and particle analysis4.5Satellite imagery and open sources4.6Verification at enrichment plants4.7Safeguards in reprocessing and storage4.8Remote monitoring and data transmission4.9Measurement uncertainty and detection statistics4.10Lab: isotopic identification from a gamma spectrum
5.1The Nuclear Suppliers Group and its guidelines5.2The Zangger Committee and the trigger list5.3Security Council Resolution 15405.4The A. Q. Khan network and illicit trade5.5Iraq, UNSCOM and post-war inspection5.6Iran's programme and the JCPOA5.7The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Yongbyon5.8Libya and voluntary dismantlement5.9Assurances of supply and the IAEA LEU bank5.10Case study: the JCPOA verification regime
6.1Defining the case or state under study6.2Inventory of fuel-cycle facilities6.3Assessment of the applicable safeguards agreement6.4Analysis of technical indicators6.5Assessment of verification measures6.6Proposal to strengthen the regime6.7Diplomatic and regional implications6.8Summary of conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is Excel avanzado, Python (pandas), QGIS, Zotero, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from analysis of NPT review conferences, export control case studies, fuel-cycle assessment exercises. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the three pillars of the NPT from a technical perspective.
Relate the stages of the fuel cycle to proliferation risks.
Analyse the safeguards system and the Additional Protocol.
Describe the international nuclear export control regime.
Assess the IAEA's role in NPT verification.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Advanced Excel, Python (pandas), QGIS, Zotero. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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