Diploma in Consortium Participation and Technical Governance
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in consortium participation and technical governance. 8 modules covering R&D and industrial consortia, collaborative funding programmes, proposal preparation, consortium agreements, technical governance, collaborative project management and exploitation of results, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Consortium Participation and Technical Governance — studying from Malta
Malta has a modest automotive presence, with the island's economy relying more on services than on vehicle manufacturing. Activity is mainly found in vehicle distribution, aftermarket servicing, and the supply of components and specialist workshops. Engineers interested in motorsport and performance vehicles can find opportunities with dealership groups, service centres and importers that support technical development and customer support. The market favours professionals who combine mechanical knowledge with an understanding of modern electronic and diagnostic systems used across contemporary vehicles.
Fees for Malta: €1,790 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise automotive engineers, and does a private qualification give me a regulated title?
In Malta, the title 'engineer' is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Vehicle inspection and roadworthiness fall under Transport Malta. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so they do not automatically confer a regulated title. Recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers operate in Malta?
Malta has a limited automotive manufacturing base, so most relevant roles are in automotive service and distribution, fleet management, vehicle inspection, and suppliers serving wider European markets. Motorsport-related work is small and largely international. Employers will judge candidates on demonstrated skills and experience, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence.
How do I fit a 300 to 1,900-hour programme around a job, and how is the course taught?
Everything is delivered online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so there is no need to attend campus or obtain a visa. Specialist courses are around 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Check your weekly time commitment against your job, and ask whether employer sponsorship or instalment payments could help with funding.
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
Distinguish between the types of consortia and alliances.
Identify collaborative funding programmes.
Prepare competitive proposals.
Negotiate balanced consortium agreements.
Exercise technical governance of collaborative projects.
Manage multi-partner projects effectively.
Plan the exploitation of results.
Who it's for
- European project managers preparing and running Horizon Europe projects.
- Consortium technical coordinators leading work packages and demonstrators.
- Innovation managers at technology centres and industrial companies.
- R&D funding consultants supporting proposals and cost reporting.
- Technology transfer officers handling results, IP and exploitation.
- Directors of collaborative programmes in industry or universities.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a technology centre.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/695 (Horizon Europe)
- Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement (standard grant terms)
- DESCA model consortium agreement (consortium agreement template)
- Regulation (EU) 316/2014 (technology transfer agreements)
- Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation Act 14/2011 (national R&D framework)
- ISO 21500 (project management)
- ISO 56003 (tools and methods for innovation partnerships)
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Confluence
- EU Funding & Tenders Portal
8 modules
1.1Types of consortia and alliances1.2European project consortia1.3Temporary business associations (joint ventures for tenders)1.4Technology joint ventures1.5Standardisation consortia and forums1.6European technology platforms1.7Institutionalised public-private partnerships1.8Motivations for taking part1.9Risks of collaboration1.10Case study: alliance map of a mobility company
2.1Horizon Europe and its pillars2.2Clusters and thematic destinations2.3European partnerships such as 2Zero and CCAM2.4Eureka and Eurostars programmes2.5CDTI and cooperation projects2.6Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility2.7Evaluation criteria2.8Budgets and eligible costs2.9Rules for participation2.10Workshop: analysis of a Horizon Europe call
3.1Building the consortium3.2Roles of coordinator and partners3.3Work package structure3.4Excellence, impact and implementation3.5Exploitation and dissemination plan3.6Risk management in the proposal3.7Budget per partner3.8Letters of support and third parties3.9Review and submission3.10Practical exercise: work package structure
4.1DESCA model agreement4.2Governance bodies4.3Decision-making and voting4.4Background and results4.5Access rights4.6Confidentiality obligations between parties4.7Liability between partners4.8Default and withdrawal of partners4.9Dispute resolution4.10Case study: negotiating access rights
5.1Technical committee and scientific management5.2Requirements management5.3Common technical architecture5.4Management of interfaces between partners5.5Design reviews5.6Configuration control5.7Integration and demonstrators5.8Technical change management5.9Progress indicators5.10Workshop: technical governance plan for a demonstrator
6.1Planning and monitoring6.2Financial management and cost reporting6.3Preparing periodic reports6.4Commission reviews6.5Communication between partners6.6Consortium collaboration tools6.7Risk management6.8Crisis management in consortia6.9Project audits6.10Practical exercise: preparing a periodic report
7.1Results register7.2Management of joint ownership7.3Protection strategy7.4Exploitation plans per partner7.5Transfer to market7.6Standardisation of results7.7Project spin-offs7.8Measuring impact7.9Sustainability after the project7.10Case study: exploitation of an automated driving pilot
8.1Selection of the call8.2Consortium design8.3Definition of the technical structure8.4Consortium agreement8.5Technical governance model8.6Management plan8.7Exploitation plan8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report 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 the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and model agreements, and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: preparing a European proposal, negotiating a consortium agreement and a technical governance plan for a demonstrator. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement, DESCA model consortium agreement, Regulation (EU) 316/2014, Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation Act 14/2011, ISO 21500, ISO 56003.
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 Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence and EU Funding & Tenders Portal, 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 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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