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ITAR Aerospace Course

Online course of 300 hours in ITAR for aerospace. 6 modules covering US export controls, USML classification and jurisdiction, licences and agreements, compliance programmes and violation management, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration300 hours · 3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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ITAR Aerospace Course — 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: 819 € (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

What language are the programmes taught in?

All programmes are taught in English.

Are SEIUM qualifications official degrees in Ireland?

No. SEIUM Institute is a private online school and its qualifications are its own private qualifications, not official state degrees. Please check with the relevant professional body or employer about how a qualification will be viewed for your purpose.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the ITAR legal framework and its extraterritorial reach.

02

Classify articles and technical data under the USML.

03

Identify the licences and agreements required.

04

Design effective compliance programmes.

05

Control access to technical data and by visitors.

06

Manage violations and voluntary disclosures.

07

Develop an ITAR compliance programme for an organisation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Export control managers in aerospace and defence companies.
  • Trade compliance specialists handling US-origin technology.
  • Foreign trade legal advisers.
  • Export licensing managers preparing DDTC applications.
  • Compliance auditors reviewing export procedures.
  • Information security managers protecting controlled technical data.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
  • Arms Export Control Act (US statutory basis for defence export controls)
  • EAR (15 CFR 730-774) (US Export Administration Regulations for dual-use items)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
  • Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (EU rules on exports of military technology and equipment)
  • Wassenaar Arrangement (multilateral export controls for conventional arms and dual-use goods)
  • Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material)
  • DDTC DECCS
  • Descartes Visual Compliance
  • SAP GTS
  • Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1The Arms Export Control Act and its origins
  2. 1.2ITAR: structure of 22 CFR 120-130
  3. 1.3Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
  4. 1.4Differences between ITAR and EAR
  5. 1.5The concept of defence article and defence service
  6. 1.6Technical data and deemed exports
  7. 1.7Extraterritorial reach of jurisdiction
  8. 1.8Impact on European companies
  9. 1.9Relevant penalty cases
  10. 1.10Case study: ITAR impact on a European supplier
  1. 2.1United States Munitions List (USML)
  2. 2.2Categories relevant to aerospace
  3. 2.3Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) determination
  4. 2.4Specially designed
  5. 2.5ITAR components and parts
  6. 2.6The see-through rule
  7. 2.7Software and technical data
  8. 2.8Documented self-classification of products
  9. 2.9Common classification errors
  10. 2.10Workshop: classifying an aerospace component
  1. 3.1DSP-5, DSP-73 and DSP-61 licences
  2. 3.2TAA and MLA agreements
  3. 3.3ITAR licence exemptions
  4. 3.4Re-export and retransfer authorisations
  5. 3.5Dual-national employees
  6. 3.6End-use statements
  7. 3.7Licence timelines and management
  8. 3.8Conditions and provisos
  9. 3.9DDTC registration
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: preparing a TAA application
  1. 4.1Elements of a compliance programme
  2. 4.2The export control officer
  3. 4.3Access control for technical data
  4. 4.4Information and IT security
  5. 4.5Staff training
  6. 4.6Internal export audits
  7. 4.7Records and retention
  8. 4.8Management of foreign visitors
  9. 4.9Supply chain compliance
  10. 4.10Case study: technical data control plan
  1. 5.1Common violations in companies
  2. 5.2Voluntary disclosures to the DDTC
  3. 5.3Civil and criminal penalties
  4. 5.4Consent agreements
  5. 5.5Due diligence in mergers
  6. 5.6ITAR-free products and their risks
  7. 5.7Interaction with European regimes
  8. 5.8Ethics and corporate responsibility
  9. 5.9Lessons from penalty cases
  10. 5.10Laboratory: analysis of a voluntary disclosure
  1. 6.1Organisation profile
  2. 6.2Analysis of products and technical data
  3. 6.3Classification and jurisdiction
  4. 6.4Licensing needs
  5. 6.5Proposed compliance programme
  6. 6.6Training and audit plan
  7. 6.7Access control for technical data
  8. 6.8Procedure for potential violations
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training 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, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is DDTC DECCS, Descartes Visual Compliance, SAP GTS and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: classification of products under the USML, preparation of licence applications and design of compliance programmes. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final capstone project.

Standards covered: ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), Arms Export Control Act, EAR (15 CFR 730-774), Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Common Position 2008/944/CFSP, Wassenaar Arrangement, Spanish Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defence material.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), the Arms Export Control Act and the EAR applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:DDTC DECCS, Descartes Visual Compliance, SAP GTS and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an ITAR compliance programme for an organisation, from product classification to licensing, data access control and violation procedures, 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.

Component classification
Classify an aerospace component against the USML and determine its jurisdiction.
TAA application
Prepare a Technical Assistance Agreement application for a real collaboration.
Technical data control plan
Design access controls for ITAR technical data within the organisation.
Voluntary disclosure analysis
Analyse a voluntary disclosure to the DDTC and its corrective actions.
Final project
Deliver a complete ITAR compliance programme for an organisation, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Export control managerTrade compliance specialistForeign trade legal adviserExport licensing managerCompliance auditorInformation security manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with DDTC DECCS, Descartes Visual Compliance, SAP GTS and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a suitable computer 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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