Diploma in Navigation Standards for GPS-Denied Environments
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in navigation standards for GPS-denied environments. 8 modules covering GNSS vulnerability, the radionavigation regulatory framework, performance-based navigation, military navigation without GNSS, alternative PNT, civil sector obligations and compliance testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Navigation Standards for GPS-Denied Environments — 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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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
Understand the vulnerabilities of GNSS systems to interference and unavailability.
Analyse the international regulatory framework for radionavigation and spectrum.
Apply performance-based navigation requirements in degraded scenarios.
Assess alternative PNT systems and their regulatory fit.
Interpret regulations on interference, jamming and signal spoofing.
Design contingency procedures for GNSS loss.
Prepare regulatory compliance reports on resilient navigation.
Who it's for
- Navigation regulation specialists.
- PNT systems engineers.
- Air navigation inspectors.
- Spectrum management analysts.
- PNT resilience consultants.
- Avionics certification managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter air navigation.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Doc 9613 (Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual)
- ICAO Annex 10 (aeronautical telecommunications)
- ITU Radio Regulations (international spectrum regulation)
- STANAG 4294 (NAVSTAR GPS receiver characteristics)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/696 (Union Space Programme)
- RTCA DO-229E (MOPS for GPS/SBAS equipment)
- US Federal Radionavigation Plan (US radionavigation policy)
- MATLAB Navigation Toolbox
- Spirent GSS7000
- GNSS-SDR
- QGIS
8 modules
1.1GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou constellations1.2Signals, codes and authorised services1.3Intentional and unintentional interference1.4Signal spoofing: concept and risks1.5Ionospheric and multipath effects1.6Availability and integrity1.7SBAS and GBAS augmentation systems1.8Documented interference incidents1.9Interference monitoring1.10Case study: analysis of a GNSS interference incident
2.1ITU Radio Regulations2.2Protected radionavigation bands2.3ICAO Annex 10 and SARPs2.4The Radio Equipment Directive2.5The ban on jammers in the EU2.6National spectrum authorities2.7Reporting of harmful interference2.8Penalty regime2.9International spectrum coordination2.10Workshop: processing an interference complaint
3.1The PBN concept and RNAV and RNP specifications3.2Accuracy, integrity and continuity requirements3.3GNSS dependency in procedures3.4DME/DME network as a backup3.5VOR and minimum operational networks3.6Contingency operations3.7Publication of GNSS NOTAMs3.8Risk assessment of procedures3.9Design of resilient routes3.10Practical exercise: analysis of a procedure in the event of GNSS loss
4.1STANAG 4294 and military receivers4.2Restricted access services: Galileo PRS4.3Key management and receiver security4.4Controlled reception pattern antennas4.5GNSS/INS integration on military platforms4.6NATO interoperability requirements4.7Allied PNT doctrine4.8Degraded navigation exercises4.9Receiver export policy4.10Case study: PNT requirements of a platform
5.1eLoran and terrestrial systems5.2Navigation using signals of opportunity5.3Terrain-referenced navigation5.4Portable atomic clocks5.5LEO constellations for PNT5.6Certification of alternative systems5.7Standardisation of navigation sensors5.8Multi-sensor architectures5.9The European PNT roadmap5.10Workshop: comparison of PNT alternatives
6.1Civil aviation and equipment certification6.2Maritime transport and SOLAS6.3Railways and ERTMS6.4Power grids and synchronisation6.5Telecommunications and timing6.6Financial services and time-stamping6.7Critical infrastructure and PNT6.8Resilience requirements in contracts6.9Receiver test standards6.10Case study: PNT dependency of a critical infrastructure
7.1Constellation simulators in the laboratory7.2Receiver robustness testing7.3Authorised field tests7.4RTCA DO-229E requirements7.5Compliance documentation7.6PNT resilience audits7.7Management of residual risks7.8Contingency plans and training7.9Lessons learned7.10Lab: receiver test with a GNSS simulator
8.1Selection of the sector and system8.2Inventory of PNT dependencies8.3Analysis of the applicable regulations8.4Vulnerability assessment8.5Alternatives and mitigation measures8.6Contingency procedure8.7Compliance matrix8.8Regulatory recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online learning 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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, Spirent GSS7000, GNSS-SDR and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: vulnerability analysis of a PBN procedure in the event of GNSS loss, review of regulations on signal jammers and assessment of resilient PNT alternatives. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ICAO Doc 9613, ICAO Annex 10, ITU Radio Regulations, STANAG 4294, Directive 2014/53/EU, Regulation (EU) 2021/696, RTCA DO-229E, US Federal Radionavigation Plan.
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.
- An 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 MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, Spirent GSS7000, GNSS-SDR and QGIS, 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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