Course on vibrations and shock in testing
Online course of 300 hours in vibration and shock testing: 6 modules covering applied structural dynamics, test equipment and set-ups, vibration tests, shock tests and analysis and correlation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on vibrations and shock in testing — 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: ₹84,500 (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
Understand the principles of structural dynamics applied to testing.
Select equipment and instrumentation for vibration and shock tests.
Design fixtures with suitable natural frequencies.
Programme sine and random tests with multipoint control.
Specify shock tests using SRS spectra.
Analyse results and correlate them with numerical models.
Prepare a complete dynamic test plan.
Who it's for
- Dynamic test engineers who want to master vibration and shock procedures.
- Vibration laboratory technicians operating shakers and shock rigs.
- Structural analysis engineers who need to link their models to test data.
- Verification engineers responsible for environmental test campaigns.
- Modal analysis specialists working on aerospace hardware.
- Test quality engineers reviewing dynamic test reports.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the space industry.
What you'll work with
- ECSS-E-ST-10-03C (space engineering testing)
- NASA-STD-7001B (payload vibroacoustic test criteria)
- NASA-STD-7003A (pyroshock test criteria)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- ECSS-E-HB-32-26A (spacecraft mechanical loads analysis handbook)
- GSFC-STD-7000B (General Environmental Verification Standard, GEVS)
- ISO 16063 (methods for the calibration of vibration and shock transducers)
- Siemens Simcenter Testlab
- Brüel & Kjær BK Connect
- MATLAB
- Femap with Nastran
6 modules
1.1Single-degree-of-freedom systems1.2Natural frequencies and mode shapes1.3Damping and amplification factor1.4Frequency response and transmissibility1.5Power spectral density (PSD)1.6Grms value and Miles' criterion1.7Shock response spectrum (SRS)1.8Random vibration fatigue1.9Launch dynamic environments1.10Case study: estimating a unit's response with Miles
2.1Electrodynamic shakers and slip tables2.2Amplifiers and force limits2.3Test fixture design2.4Fixture natural frequencies2.5Vibration control systems2.6Piezoelectric and ICP accelerometers2.7Sensor mounting and orientation2.8Shock tables and impact rigs2.9Safe shaker operation2.10Workshop: sizing a test fixture
3.1Low-frequency sine sweep3.2Resonance search3.3Random vibration and PSD profiles3.4Multipoint control and notching3.5Force limiting3.6Qualification and acceptance levels3.7Test duration and tolerances3.8Transport tests3.9Damage detection and signature comparison3.10Practical exercise: programming a random test with notching
4.1Half-sine and sawtooth shock4.2Pyrotechnic and separation shock4.3Shock simulation with a resonant plate4.4SRS synthesis and control4.5High-frequency instrumentation4.6Filtering and errors in shock measurements4.7Shock attenuation with distance4.8Shock on electronic equipment4.9Post-shock acceptance criteria4.10Case study: specifying a pyroshock test
5.1Signal processing with FFT5.2Transfer functions and coherence5.3Experimental modal analysis5.4Correlation with FEM models5.5MAC criterion and model updating5.6Analysis of test anomalies5.7Dynamic test report5.8Uncertainty in dynamic tests5.9Military and civil test standards5.10Lab: modal correlation of a plate
6.1Description of the equipment under test6.2Applicable dynamic environments6.3Fixture and instrumentation design6.4Vibration and shock profiles6.5Acceptance and abort criteria6.6Results analysis plan6.7Preliminary response calculation with Miles6.8Over-testing risks and mitigation6.9Report 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 each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Simcenter Testlab, Brüel & Kjær BK Connect, MATLAB and Femap with Nastran, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: programming random vibration tests, specifying shock tests and correlating models with experimental data. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, NASA-STD-7001B, NASA-STD-7003A, MIL-STD-810H, RTCA DO-160G, ECSS-E-HB-32-26A, GSFC-STD-7000B, ISO 16063.
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.
- 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 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 Siemens Simcenter Testlab, Brüel & Kjær BK Connect, MATLAB and Femap with Nastran, 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 a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection 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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