Course in Ethics in Dual Civil-Military Certification
Online 300-hour course in ethics in dual civil-military certification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use products), Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence material and dual-use items) and SAP GTS. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Dual Civil-Military Certification — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise dual-use technologies and their risks.
Compare civil and military certification frameworks.
Apply export control regulations to certified products.
Identify ethical dilemmas of dual use in the certification cycle.
Evaluate internal export compliance programmes.
Propose responsible governance models for dual-use technologies.
Prepare a certification plan for a dual-use product.
Who it's for
- Export control manager wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Certification engineer wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Dual-use analyst wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Aerospace quality auditor wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Foreign trade consultant wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Airworthiness engineer wishing to specialise in ethics in dual civil-military certification.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace and defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use products)
- Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence material and dual-use items)
- Royal Decree 679/2014 (foreign trade control regulation)
- Wassenaar Arrangement
- EMAR 21 (European military airworthiness requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part 21)
- EN 9100 (quality in aeronautics, space and defence)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Concept of civil-military dual use1.2Examples: GNSS, drones, AI and materials1.3Technological spin-off and spin-in1.4European strategies for civil-defence synergies1.5European Defence Fund and civil programmes1.6Certification as a bridge between markets1.7COTS components in military systems1.8Military aircraft derived from civil models1.9Ethical challenges of dual use1.10Case study: trajectory of a dual-use technology
2.1Civil airworthiness: EASA Part 212.2Military airworthiness: EMAR and DGAM2.3Mutual recognition between military authorities (EMACC)2.4Civil certification of military components2.5Military standards versus civil standards2.6Perry Reform and the use of civil standards2.7Quality: AQAP versus EN 91002.8Software and hardware in both fields2.9Aircraft with dual civil and military registration2.10Workshop: comparison of certification routes for a component
3.1Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual use3.2Classification of certified products3.3End user and military end use3.4End-user certificates3.5Risk of diversion of civil products3.6Technology transfers in certification3.7ITAR, EAR and dual-use components3.8Responsibility of the certifying body3.9Due diligence on dual-use customers3.10Practice: classification of an adaptable civil drone
4.1Technological neutrality: a critique4.2Civil research ending in military use4.3Certifying without knowing the end use4.4Pressure to lower military requirements4.5Civil user safety versus military capabilities4.6Transparency towards partners and society4.7Conscientious objection in engineering4.8Ethics of exporting dual-use products4.9Use of civil products in recent conflicts4.10Case study: commercial drones in armed conflicts
5.1Responsible research and innovation5.2Dual-use impact assessment5.3Company and university policies5.4Review committees for dual-use projects5.5Sector codes of conduct5.6Cooperation between civil and military authorities5.7Accountability and oversight5.8Training of technical staff5.9Governance indicators5.10Laboratory: dual-use impact assessment of a project
6.1Selection of the dual-use product6.2Civil and military certification routes6.3Export control classification6.4Diversion risk analysis6.5Ethical assessment of the product6.6Governance measures6.7Integrated certification plan6.8Policy recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS, IBM DOORS, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures for classifying dual-use products, export compliance audits and dual certification case analyses. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise dual-use technologies and their risks.
Compare civil and military certification frameworks.
Apply export control regulations to certified products.
Identify ethical dilemmas of dual use in the certification cycle.
Evaluate internal export compliance programmes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with SAP GTS, IBM DOORS, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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