Diploma in ISO/IEC Standards in Defence
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ISO/IEC standards in defence. 8 modules covering standardisation in defence, ISO 9001 quality management, ISO/IEC 27001 information security, ISO/IEC 15288 systems engineering, environmental, energy and occupational safety management, testing and laboratories, and auditing and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in ISO/IEC Standards in Defence — 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$1,400 (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 civil and military standardisation system.
Implement ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Manage information security in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001.
Apply ISO/IEC 15288 systems engineering processes.
Integrate environmental, energy and occupational safety management systems.
Understand laboratory accreditation requirements.
Plan and conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011.
Who it's for
- Quality managers in defence companies.
- Management systems auditors.
- Information security managers.
- Systems engineers working on defence programmes.
- Standardisation consultants.
- Testing laboratory technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 (system life cycle processes)
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (testing and calibration laboratories)
- ISO 19011:2018 (guidelines for auditing)
- ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management)
- ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety)
- ISOTools
- Microsoft Power BI
- IBM DOORS
- Jira
- Minitab
8 modules
1.1ISO, IEC and CEN bodies1.2Military and civil standardisation1.3NATO Standardization Office1.4STANAG and AQAP1.5National defence standards1.6Adoption of civil standards1.7Structure of an ISO standard1.8Harmonised high-level structure1.9The standard development process1.10Case study: standards map for a contract
2.1Quality management principles2.2Process approach2.3Risk-based thinking2.4Leadership and commitment2.5Control of documented information2.6Control of external providers2.7Monitoring and measurement2.8Internal audit2.9Continual improvement2.10Workshop: process map of a defence company
3.1Information security management system3.2Risk analysis3.3Annex A controls3.4ISO/IEC 27002 as guidance3.5Classified information and its protection3.6Spanish National Security Framework (ENS)3.7Incident management3.8Business continuity3.9Certification and audit3.10Practical: statement of applicability
4.1Life cycle processes4.2Technical processes4.3Requirements management4.4ISO/IEC/IEEE 291484.5Architecture with ISO/IEC/IEEE 420104.6Verification and validation4.7Configuration management4.8ISO/IEC 12207 software processes4.9Tailoring to military programmes4.10Case study: tailoring the life cycle to a programme
5.1ISO 14001 environmental management5.2ISO 50001 energy management5.3ISO 45001 occupational health and safety5.4Environmental aspects at bases5.5Management of hazardous substances5.6REACH and defence exemptions5.7Carbon footprint5.8Integration of management systems5.9Combined audits5.10Workshop: environmental aspects matrix
6.1ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratories6.2ISO/IEC 17020 for inspection6.3Metrological traceability6.4Measurement uncertainty6.5Method validation6.6Proficiency testing6.7Accreditation by ENAC6.8Defence laboratories6.9Test reports6.10Practical: uncertainty calculation for a test
7.1ISO 19011 for audits7.2Planning the audit programme7.3Interviewing and sampling techniques7.4Findings and non-conformities7.5Corrective actions7.6Certification bodies7.7ISO/IEC 170217.8Auditor ethics7.9Second-party audits in defence7.10Case study: simulated supplier audit
8.1Selection of the organisation8.2Standards diagnosis8.3Gap analysis8.4Implementation plan8.5Integration of systems8.6Monitoring indicators8.7Audit programme8.8Certification plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ISOTools, Microsoft Power BI, IBM DOORS, Jira and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for simulated internal audits, standards gap analysis and measurement uncertainty calculation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 19011:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ISOTools, Microsoft Power BI, IBM DOORS, Jira and Minitab, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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