Aerospace supply chain course
Online course of 300 hours in aerospace supply chain. 6 modules covering the structure of the aerospace supply chain, demand and production planning, supplier management and development, purchasing, costs and contracts, and digitalisation and resilience under EN 9100:2018, EN 9120 and EN 9145, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aerospace supply chain course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure and dynamics of the aerospace supply chain.
Plan demand and materials with long lead times.
Assess and develop suppliers using quality and risk criteria.
Analyse sourcing costs and contracts.
Apply digital visibility and analytics tools.
Design resilience plans against supply disruptions.
Propose improvements to a real supply chain.
Who it's for
- Aerospace supply chain managers facing production ramp-ups and long lead times.
- Buyers of aeronautical materials and components.
- Supplier quality engineers assessing and developing providers.
- Production planners working with MRP and S&OP.
- Supply chain analysts building visibility and risk dashboards.
- Supplier managers responsible for single-source and critical suppliers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aeronautical manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 9100:2018 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence organisations)
- EN 9120 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence distributors)
- EN 9145 (advanced product quality planning and production part approval process)
- SAE AS5553 (counterfeit electronic parts, avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition)
- Incoterms 2020 (international commercial terms)
- ISO 28000:2022 (security and resilience management systems for the supply chain)
- ISO 22301:2019 (business continuity management systems)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Exostar
- Microsoft Power BI
- Kinaxis RapidResponse
6 modules
1.1Supply pyramid: OEM and Tier levels1.2Programme cycles and production ramp-ups1.3Particular features of the aerospace market1.4Long-term contracts and framework agreements1.5Geopolitical and raw material risks1.6Concentration of critical suppliers1.7On-time delivery (OTD) indicators1.8Space versus aeronautical supply chain1.9Sustainability in the supply chain1.10Case study: supply map of an engine
2.1Sales and operations planning (S&OP)2.2MRP and materials planning2.3Long lead times and critical items2.4Backlog and delivery management2.5Supplier capacity planning2.6Safety stock and buffers2.7Management of kits and assemblies2.8Spares forecasting and AOG2.9Pull-flow methods in aerospace2.10Workshop: MRP plan for a sub-assembly
3.1Supplier selection and approval3.2Quality requirements in purchase orders3.3Supplier risk assessment3.4Performance scorecards3.5Supplier development and auditing3.6Management of single-source suppliers3.7Prevention of counterfeit parts3.8Communicating changes with suppliers3.9Business continuity plans3.10Case study: development plan for a supplier in crisis
4.1Sourcing strategies4.2Total cost of ownership models4.3Supply contracts and key clauses4.4Incoterms in aerospace shipments4.5Export control in purchasing4.6Management of industrial offsets4.7Negotiation with strategic suppliers4.8Management of price changes and escalation4.9Raw material purchasing: titanium and aluminium4.10Practical exercise: total cost analysis of a part
5.1ERP integration and supplier portals5.2End-to-end visibility5.3Predictive analytics for delays5.4Digital traceability and blockchain5.5Risk management with market data5.6Disruption mitigation plans5.7Lessons from recent supply crises5.8Resilience indicators5.9Supply control tower5.10Lab: supplier control dashboard
6.1Selection of the product and the chain6.2Diagnosis of risks and bottlenecks6.3Redesign of the supplier network6.4Planning and sourcing plan6.5Indicators and control dashboard6.6Resilience and continuity plan6.7Total cost of supply analysis6.8Disruption and response scenarios6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP S/4HANA, Exostar, Microsoft Power BI and Kinaxis RapidResponse, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: diagnosis of real supply chains, materials planning with MRP and supplier risk assessment. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 9100:2018, EN 9120, EN 9145, SAE AS5553, Incoterms 2020, ISO 28000:2022, ISO 22301:2019.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP S/4HANA, Exostar, Microsoft Power BI and Kinaxis RapidResponse, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme 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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