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.
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
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.
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 model-based systems engineering.
Model systems using SysML diagrams.
Apply the Arcadia method with Capella.
Know the new features of SysML v2 and its API.
Design digital thread architectures between PLM and ALM.
Connect system models with analysis and simulation.
Plan the implementation of MBSE in an organisation.
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.
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
8 modules
1.1From documents to models1.2ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 processes1.3Language, method and tool1.4Architecture description according to ISO 420101.5Viewpoints and views1.6Benefits and challenges of MBSE1.7Adoption maturity1.8Cases in the aerospace industry1.9Model governance1.10Workshop: MBSE roadmap for an SME
2.1Requirement diagrams2.2Block definition diagrams2.3Internal block diagrams2.4Use cases2.5Activities and flows2.6State machines2.7Sequence diagrams2.8Parametric diagrams2.9Profiles and stereotypes2.10Practical: SysML model of a landing gear
3.1Operational analysis3.2System analysis3.3Logical architecture3.4Physical architecture3.5EPBS breakdown3.6Functional chains3.7Modes and states3.8Capella viewpoints3.9Transition between levels3.10Lab: Capella model of an inspection drone
4.1What is new in SysML v24.2Textual notation4.3KerML semantics4.4Standard API and services4.5Migration from SysML v14.6Compatible tools4.7Models under version control4.8Reviewing models with Git4.9Interoperability between tools4.10Practical: textual model in SysML v2
5.1The digital thread concept5.2PLM and ALM integration5.3Model configuration5.4STEP AP242 and AP239 standards5.5Requirement-design-verification traceability5.6OSLC links5.7Product digital twin5.8Model-based definition (MBD)5.9Security and intellectual property5.10Case study: digital thread architecture
6.1FMI and FMU co-simulation6.2Link with Simulink6.3Mass and power budgets6.4Trade studies6.5Multidisciplinary optimisation6.6Model-based safety6.7Verifying requirements with models6.8Automatic document generation6.9Continuous integration of models6.10Workshop: architecture trade-off
7.1Implementation strategy7.2Roles and competencies7.3Modelling guides and templates7.4Model quality metrics7.5Model reviews7.6Collaboration with the supply chain7.7Contractual aspects7.8Return on investment7.9Lessons learned7.10Case study: audit of a model repository
8.1System of interest and scope8.2Operational analysis8.3Functional and logical architecture8.4Physical architecture8.5Traceability to requirements8.6Link with analysis8.7Digital thread proposal8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 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.
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 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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