Diploma in Land Mobility Infrastructure Design
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in land mobility infrastructure design: 8 modules covering corridor planning, roads and pavements, bridges and crossings, geotechnics, rail and logistics infrastructure, resilience, and BIM, GIS and sustainability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Land Mobility Infrastructure Design — 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$2,790 (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
Plan mobility corridors for heavy loads.
Design roads and pavements in line with standards.
Assess and classify bridges by load capacity.
Apply geotechnics to infrastructure design.
Design rail and logistics infrastructure.
Analyse infrastructure resilience.
Use BIM and GIS with sustainability criteria.
Who it's for
- Civil and highway engineers.
- Transport infrastructure engineers.
- Bridge specialists.
- Geotechnical engineers.
- Mobility planners working on civil or military corridors.
- BIM technicians in infrastructure projects.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter civil engineering.
What you'll work with
- STANAG 2021 (military load classification of bridges, ferries, rafts and vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 (trans-European transport network, TEN-T)
- EN 1991-2 (traffic loads on bridges)
- Standard 6.1-IC (Spanish pavement sections standard)
- Standard 3.1-IC (Spanish road geometric design standard)
- ISO 19650-1:2018 (information management using BIM)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2557 (resilience of critical entities)
- AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures (pavement design method)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- SAP2000
- PLAXIS
- QGIS
- Autodesk InfraWorks
8 modules
1.1Transport networks1.2Strategic corridors1.3Road capacity1.4MLC load classification1.5Heavy vehicle transport1.6Rail network1.7Ports and connections1.8EU military mobility action plan1.9TEN-T Regulation 2024/16791.10Practical: analysis of a mobility corridor
2.1Geometric design according to Standard 3.1-IC2.2Cross-sections2.3Pavements according to Standard 6.1-IC2.4AASHTO method2.5Pavements for heavy loads2.6Drainage according to Standard 5.2-IC2.7Unpaved tracks2.8Soil stabilisation2.9Maintenance2.10Workshop: pavement design for heavy loads
3.1Bridge typologies3.2Traffic loads EN 1991-23.3MLC classification according to STANAG 20213.4Assessment of existing bridges3.5Modular bridges3.6River crossings3.7Fords3.8Bridge inspection3.9Structural strengthening3.10Case study: MLC classification of an existing bridge
4.1CBR and Proctor tests4.2Bearing capacity4.3Embankments4.4Slope stability4.5Soft soils4.6Geosynthetics4.7Sandy and frozen soils4.8Compaction4.9Quality control4.10Lab: interpretation of a CBR test
5.1Intermodal platforms5.2Loading ramps5.3Loading gauges5.4Axle loads5.5ERTMS system5.6Logistics terminals5.7Storage areas5.8Convoy parking areas5.9Functional design5.10Case study: rail loading ramp
6.1Climate change6.2Flooding6.3Seismic risk6.4Route redundancy6.5Rapid repair6.6Directive (EU) 2022/25576.7Infrastructure protection6.8Vulnerability assessment6.9Recovery6.10Case study: vulnerability of a corridor
7.1BIM methodology ISO 196507.2Geographic information systems7.3Infrastructure digital twins7.4Parametric modelling7.5Sustainability7.6Recycled materials7.7Carbon footprint7.8Environmental assessment according to Law 21/20137.9Public procurement7.10Practical: BIM model of a small bridge
8.1Corridor definition8.2Load requirements8.3Study of alternatives8.4Pavement design8.5Structural design8.6Geotechnical study8.7Resilience analysis8.8Environmental assessment8.9Report 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 fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, PLAXIS, QGIS and Autodesk InfraWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures for CBR and Proctor testing, bridge capacity assessment and corridor vulnerability analysis. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: STANAG 2021, Regulation (EU) 2024/1679, EN 1991-2, Standard 6.1-IC, Standard 3.1-IC, ISO 19650-1:2018, Directive (EU) 2022/2557, AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures.
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. No university degree is 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 AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, PLAXIS, QGIS and Autodesk InfraWorks, 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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