Diploma in Military Information Classification
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in military information classification, structured in 8 modules covering classification fundamentals, the Spanish legal framework, classification criteria, NATO and EU rules, declassification, digital labelling and governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Military Information Classification — 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: €1,090 (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.
Take the controls.
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 fundamentals of information classification.
Know the Spanish legal framework for official secrets.
Apply classification and marking criteria.
Use NATO and EU rules on classified information.
Manage declassification processes.
Classify information in digital environments.
Design governance and control structures.
Who it's for
- Information security officers.
- Classified information registry managers.
- Legal advisers in defence and public administration.
- Archivists handling classified or historical records.
- Security auditors.
- Transparency policy analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into defence.
What you'll work with
- Law 9/1968 on Official Secrets (Spanish official secrets act)
- Decree 242/1969 (implementing regulation of the Official Secrets Act)
- NATO C-M(2002)49 (security within NATO)
- Decision 2013/488/EU (security rules for protecting EU classified information)
- Law 19/2013 (Spanish transparency and access to public information)
- Executive Order 13526 (US classified national security information)
- STANAG 4774 (confidentiality metadata labelling)
- Law 11/2002 (regulating the Spanish National Intelligence Centre)
- Microsoft Purview Information Protection
- Fortra Classifier
- Boldon James Classifier
- Alfresco
8 modules
1.1The concept of classified information1.2Damage assessment1.3National classification levels1.4NATO and EU equivalences1.5Sensitive unclassified information1.6Principles of classification1.7Historical evolution1.8Comparative models1.9Responsibilities1.10Practical exercise: table of classification level equivalences
2.1Law 9/1968 on Official Secrets2.2Decree 242/19692.3Law 11/2002 on the CNI2.4Council of Ministers agreements2.5Draft reforms of the law2.6Limits under Law 19/20132.7Supreme Court case law2.8Parliamentary oversight2.9Comparative law2.10Case study: analysis of a court ruling
3.1Harm assessment3.2Classification guides3.3Aggregation of information3.4Derivative classification3.5Duration of classification3.6Document marking3.7Classification by compilation3.8Over-classification3.9Common errors3.10Workshop: classification guide for a programme
4.1Document C-M(2002)494.2Decision 2013/488/EU4.3Allied markings4.4Dissemination criteria4.5Exchange between nations4.6Bilateral agreements4.7Security clearances4.8Inspections4.9Multinational programmes4.10Case study: marking a multinational document
5.1Classification periods5.2Periodic review5.3Automatic declassification5.4The US model under EO 135265.5Historical archives5.6Transparency5.7Historical research5.8Declassification procedures5.9Recent cases5.10Case study: declassification proposal
6.1Labelling under STANAG 47746.2Label binding under STANAG 47786.3Security metadata6.4Automated classification6.5AI support for classification6.6Data loss prevention6.7Classified email6.8Digital aggregation6.9Cloud services6.10Laboratory: document labelling
7.1Classification authorities7.2Information registries7.3Inspections7.4Indicators7.5Training7.6Breaches7.7Disciplinary and penalty regime7.8Ethics of classification7.9Transparency and democratic oversight7.10Case study: evaluation of a classification policy
8.1Organisational context8.2Types of information8.3Legal framework8.4Classification guide8.5Marking procedures8.6Digital management8.7Declassification8.8Control indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, 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 Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Fortra Classifier, Boldon James Classifier and Alfresco, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: drafting classification guides, document marking audits and declassification reviews. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Law 9/1968 on Official Secrets, Decree 242/1969, NATO C-M(2002)49, Decision 2013/488/EU, Law 19/2013, Executive Order 13526, STANAG 4774, Law 11/2002.
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 Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Fortra Classifier, Boldon James Classifier and Alfresco, 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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