Aerospace additive manufacturing course
Online course of 300 hours in aerospace additive manufacturing. 6 modules covering additive manufacturing technologies, materials, design for additive manufacturing, process and post-processing, and aerospace applications, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aerospace additive manufacturing course — studying from India
India's aerospace sector is growing steadily, anchored by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Kanpur-Lucknow belt. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Electronics are major employers, alongside a fast-growing base of drone and space start-ups. The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation drive research programmes, while civil aviation rules are set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Engineers here work on aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite subsystems and urban air mobility concepts, and the sector's push for indigenisation keeps demand for skilled talent strong.
Fees for India: ₹68,400 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise aerospace engineering, and does a private online qualification help with recognition?
In India, aeronautical engineering is recognised mainly through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Aeronautical Society of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for aircraft maintenance licences. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Whether they count towards professional membership or roles is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check their criteria before enrolling.
Which employers in India hire aerospace engineers, and how would this programme be used in that work?
Aerospace engineers in India work with organisations such as ISRO, HAL, DRDO laboratories, and private aerospace and drone firms, along with MRO and airline engineering teams. A private postgraduate qualification can support a career move or specialisation, but it is not a substitute for formal technical experience or statutory certifications. Employers usually weigh it alongside your work record and skills.
Can I manage this programme alongside a full-time job in India, given the time zone and language?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Classes and deadlines are set by the school, so check the schedule against India Standard Time (IST). Master's programmes are around 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas around 800 and specialist courses around 300, so plan your weekly hours realistically. You get an assigned technical tutor. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as instalment fees may make this easier.
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
Compare additive manufacturing technologies and their applications.
Select metallic and polymer materials for aerospace parts.
Apply design for additive manufacturing principles.
Define process parameters and post-processing sequences.
Analyse business cases for additively manufactured parts.
Simulate the process to anticipate distortion and stresses.
Develop the additive redesign of an aerospace component.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineers
- DfAM designers
- Additive machine operators
- Metallic materials engineers
- Post-processing process engineers
- Industrialisation managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join engine manufacturers
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52900 Additive manufacturing. General principles. Terminology (AM process categories and terms)
- ISO/ASTM 52910 Additive manufacturing. Design. Requirements, guidelines and recommendations (design guidelines for AM)
- NASA-STD-6030 Additive Manufacturing Requirements for Spaceflight Systems (AM requirements for spaceflight hardware)
- SAE AMS7003 Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process (L-PBF process specification)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 Metal powder bed fusion process to meet critical applications (PBF process requirements for critical parts)
- EN 9100 Quality management systems. Requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations (aerospace quality management)
- SAE AMS7000 Laser-Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) Produced Parts, Nickel Alloy 625 (material specification for L-PBF alloy 625 parts)
- Materialise Magics
- Altair Inspire
- nTop
- Ansys Additive
- Autodesk Netfabb
6 modules
1.1Classification according to ISO/ASTM 529001.2Laser powder bed fusion1.3Electron beam melting1.4Directed energy deposition1.5Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)1.6Binder jetting1.7Extrusion of engineering polymers1.8Laser sintering of polymers1.9Comparison of additive technologies1.10Case study: the LEAP engine fuel nozzle
2.1Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy2.2Nickel superalloys 625 and 7182.3AlSi10Mg aluminium and Scalmalloy2.4Stainless and tool steels2.5PEEK and ULTEM polymers2.6Metal powder production2.7Powder characterisation2.8Powder reuse and ageing2.9Microstructure and anisotropy2.10Lab: particle size analysis of a powder
3.1DfAM design principles3.2Topology optimisation of components3.3Lattice structures3.4Part consolidation3.5Orientation and support structures3.6Algorithm-assisted generative design3.7Internal cooling channels3.8Tolerances and machining allowances3.9Manufacturing process simulation3.10Workshop: topology optimisation of a bracket
4.1Process parameters and density4.2Scan strategies4.3In-situ process monitoring4.4Residual stresses and distortion4.5Stress-relief and ageing heat treatments4.6Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)4.7Support removal4.8Finish machining4.9Surface treatments and shot peening4.10Practical exercise: post-processing plan for a component
5.1Aero-engine components5.2Satellite structures5.3Rocket combustion chambers5.4Cabin interior parts5.5Tooling and assembly jigs5.6Spare parts and maintenance5.7In-orbit manufacturing5.8Impact on the supply chain5.9Costs and business cases5.10Case study: business case for a part
6.1Selecting the study component6.2Functional and load requirements6.3Technology and material selection6.4Redesign using DfAM criteria6.5Process simulation6.6Post-processing plan6.7Quality and inspection plan6.8Economic analysis versus conventional manufacturing6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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 the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, nTop, Ansys Additive and Autodesk Netfabb, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: redesigning a bracket with topology optimisation, simulating distortion in powder bed fusion and characterising metal powder. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900 Additive manufacturing. General principles. Terminology; ISO/ASTM 52910 Additive manufacturing. Design. Requirements, guidelines and recommendations; NASA-STD-6030 Additive Manufacturing Requirements for Spaceflight Systems; SAE AMS7003 Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process; ISO/ASTM 52904 Metal powder bed fusion process to meet critical applications; EN 9100 Quality management systems. Requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations; SAE AMS7000 Laser-Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) Produced Parts, Nickel Alloy 625.
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
- No prior qualification 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 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 Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, nTop, Ansys Additive and Autodesk Netfabb, 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 computer capable of running the programme 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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