Diploma in NATO/EU/US Procurement Regulations
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in NATO, EU and US defence procurement regulations: 8 modules covering Spanish defence procurement, the European framework, NATO agencies, the US system, technical and quality requirements, pricing and risk, and compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in NATO/EU/US Procurement Regulations — 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: €1,790 (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 Spanish defence procurement framework.
Apply European procurement and funding regulations.
Prepare bids for NATO agencies.
Understand the US procurement system.
Analyse the technical and quality requirements of contracts.
Manage contract prices, costs and risks.
Ensure integrity and compliance in procurement.
Who it's for
- Public procurement officers.
- International bid managers in the defence industry.
- Compliance managers.
- Cost analysts.
- Procurement legal advisers.
- Defence programme managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Law 24/2011 (Spanish public contracts in defence and security)
- Directive 2009/81/EC (EU defence and security procurement)
- Law 9/2017 (Spanish Public Sector Contracts Law)
- Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR Chapter 1 (US federal procurement)
- DFARS, 48 CFR Chapter 2 (US defence procurement supplement)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/697 (European Defence Fund)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
- ITAR 22 CFR 120-130 (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Spanish Public Sector Procurement Platform
- SAM.gov
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)
- Microsoft Project
8 modules
1.1Law 24/20111.2Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts1.3Award procedures1.4Contracting authorities1.5Contracts involving classified information1.6Information security in contracts1.7Pricing regime1.8Industrial cooperation1.9Appeals1.10Practical: choosing the procurement procedure
2.1Directive 2009/81/EC2.2Article 346 TFEU2.3European Defence Fund2.4EDIRPA instrument2.5Act in Support of Ammunition Production2.6EDIP programme2.7Permanent Structured Cooperation2.8Joint procurement2.9European Defence Agency2.10Case study: consortium for an EDF call
3.1NSPA agency3.2NCIA agency3.3International competitive bidding3.4Basic ordering agreements3.5NATO Security Investment Programme3.6Declarations of eligibility3.7Host nation agreements3.8Ethics in allied procurement3.9Supplier registration3.10Workshop: preparing a bid for NSPA
4.1FAR regulation4.2DFARS supplement4.3Foreign Military Sales4.4Direct Commercial Sales4.5ITAR implications4.6Buy American Act4.7CMMC programme4.8FFP and CPFF contract types4.9Offsets4.10Case study: FMS versus direct sales
5.1AQAP-2110 requirements5.2Technical specifications5.3Statements of requirements5.4Configuration management5.5Industrial security5.6Cybersecurity requirements5.7Intellectual property5.8Warranties5.9Penalties5.10Practical: analysis of a technical specification
6.1Price types6.2Cost auditing6.3Life-cycle cost6.4Risk allocation6.5Unit prices6.6Price revision6.7Currency risk6.8Financing6.9Earned value6.10Case study: cost analysis of a bid
7.1Conflicts of interest7.2Corruption prevention7.3Debarment grounds7.4International sanctions7.5Transparency7.6Special procurement appeal7.7Suspension and debarment of contractors in the US7.8Lessons from real cases7.9Contractor ethics7.10Case study: analysis of a special appeal
8.1Need and product8.2Applicable legal framework8.3Procedure selection8.4Technical requirements8.5Pricing strategy8.6Risk analysis8.7Compliance plan8.8Schedule8.9Report 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 regulations and applied exercises. The working tools are the Spanish Public Sector Procurement Platform, SAM.gov, TED and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures for analysing tender documents, preparing international bids and auditing costs. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Law 24/2011, Directive 2009/81/EC, Law 9/2017, Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1), DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2), Regulation (EU) 2021/697, AQAP-2110, ITAR 22 CFR 120-130.
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 the Spanish Public Sector Procurement Platform, SAM.gov, TED and Microsoft Project, 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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