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Diploma in SysML/Capella and Aerospace Digital Thread

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in SysML/Capella and the aerospace digital thread: 8 modules covering model-based systems engineering, SysML modelling, the Arcadia method and Capella, SysML v2 and models as code, the aerospace digital thread, connected analysis and simulation, and MBSE implementation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Diploma in SysML/Capella and Aerospace Digital Thread — 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: €1,490 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Ireland

  • Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
  • European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
  • Aerospace Industry Ireland (AII)
  • Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Avionics Engineer
  • Airworthiness Engineer
  • Drone Systems Engineer

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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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the fundamentals of model-based systems engineering.

02

Model systems using SysML diagrams.

03

Apply the Arcadia method with Capella.

04

Know the new features of SysML v2 and its API.

05

Design digital thread architectures between PLM and ALM.

06

Connect system models with analysis and simulation.

07

Plan the implementation of MBSE in an organisation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • MBSE systems engineers.
  • Systems architects.
  • PLM engineers.
  • Digital thread leads.
  • Requirements analysts.
  • Digital transformation consultants in engineering organisations.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aerospace sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (system life cycle processes)
  • OMG SysML (systems modelling language)
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 (architecture description)
  • SAE ARP4754B (development of civil aircraft and systems)
  • ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242: managed model-based 3D engineering)
  • ISO 10303-239 (STEP AP239: product life cycle support)
  • ECSS-E-ST-10C (space engineering: system engineering general requirements)
  • Eclipse Capella
  • Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • MATLAB/Simulink
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1From documents to models
  2. 1.2ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 processes
  3. 1.3Language, method and tool
  4. 1.4Architecture description according to ISO 42010
  5. 1.5Viewpoints and views
  6. 1.6Benefits and challenges of MBSE
  7. 1.7Adoption maturity
  8. 1.8Cases in the aerospace industry
  9. 1.9Model governance
  10. 1.10Workshop: MBSE roadmap for an SME
  1. 2.1Requirement diagrams
  2. 2.2Block definition diagrams
  3. 2.3Internal block diagrams
  4. 2.4Use cases
  5. 2.5Activities and flows
  6. 2.6State machines
  7. 2.7Sequence diagrams
  8. 2.8Parametric diagrams
  9. 2.9Profiles and stereotypes
  10. 2.10Practical: SysML model of a landing gear
  1. 3.1Operational analysis
  2. 3.2System analysis
  3. 3.3Logical architecture
  4. 3.4Physical architecture
  5. 3.5EPBS breakdown
  6. 3.6Functional chains
  7. 3.7Modes and states
  8. 3.8Capella viewpoints
  9. 3.9Transition between levels
  10. 3.10Lab: Capella model of an inspection drone
  1. 4.1What is new in SysML v2
  2. 4.2Textual notation
  3. 4.3KerML semantics
  4. 4.4Standard API and services
  5. 4.5Migration from SysML v1
  6. 4.6Compatible tools
  7. 4.7Models under version control
  8. 4.8Reviewing models with Git
  9. 4.9Interoperability between tools
  10. 4.10Practical: textual model in SysML v2
  1. 5.1The digital thread concept
  2. 5.2PLM and ALM integration
  3. 5.3Model configuration
  4. 5.4STEP AP242 and AP239 standards
  5. 5.5Requirement-design-verification traceability
  6. 5.6OSLC links
  7. 5.7Product digital twin
  8. 5.8Model-based definition (MBD)
  9. 5.9Security and intellectual property
  10. 5.10Case study: digital thread architecture
  1. 6.1FMI and FMU co-simulation
  2. 6.2Link with Simulink
  3. 6.3Mass and power budgets
  4. 6.4Trade studies
  5. 6.5Multidisciplinary optimisation
  6. 6.6Model-based safety
  7. 6.7Verifying requirements with models
  8. 6.8Automatic document generation
  9. 6.9Continuous integration of models
  10. 6.10Workshop: architecture trade-off
  1. 7.1Implementation strategy
  2. 7.2Roles and competencies
  3. 7.3Modelling guides and templates
  4. 7.4Model quality metrics
  5. 7.5Model reviews
  6. 7.6Collaboration with the supply chain
  7. 7.7Contractual aspects
  8. 7.8Return on investment
  9. 7.9Lessons learned
  10. 7.10Case study: audit of a model repository
  1. 8.1System of interest and scope
  2. 8.2Operational analysis
  3. 8.3Functional and logical architecture
  4. 8.4Physical architecture
  5. 8.5Traceability to requirements
  6. 8.6Link with analysis
  7. 8.7Digital thread proposal
  8. 8.8Conclusions
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Eclipse Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, Siemens Teamcenter and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: architecture modelling with Capella, integration of models into a digital thread and architecture trade studies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, OMG SysML, ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010, SAE ARP4754B, ISO 10303-242, ISO 10303-239, ECSS-E-ST-10C.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, OMG SysML and ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Eclipse Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, Siemens Teamcenter and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:An aerospace MBSE project, from operational analysis and functional, logical and physical architecture to requirements traceability and a digital thread proposal, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

System and operational analysis
Define the system of interest and its scope and carry out the operational analysis.
Functional and logical architecture
Build the functional and logical architecture of the system.
Physical architecture and traceability
Develop the physical architecture and trace it to the requirements.
Analysis and digital thread
Link the model with analysis and propose the digital thread.
Final project
A documented aerospace MBSE project with conclusions, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

MBSE systems engineerSystems architectPLM engineerDigital thread leadRequirements analystDigital transformation consultant
Admissions & scholarships

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.

FAQ

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 Eclipse Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, Siemens Teamcenter and MATLAB/Simulink, 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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