CS-25 Certification Course (Large Aircraft)
Online course of 300 hours in CS-25 certification (large aeroplanes), structured in 6 modules covering the certification framework, flight and performance, structures and damage tolerance, systems and safety, and certification programme management, with an assigned technical tutor.
CS-25 Certification Course (Large Aircraft) — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$887 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from New Zealand
Can I pay in New Zealand dollars?
Yes. Fees on this site are shown in NZD, and instalment plans and employer sponsorship are available.
Do I get support during my studies?
Yes. Each learner is assigned a dedicated technical tutor, and programmes include a final project built around a practical problem.
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
Interpret the structure and requirements of CS-25.
Analyse performance and controllability requirements.
Apply damage tolerance and fatigue criteria.
Carry out system safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761.
Manage special conditions and CRIs.
Develop continued airworthiness data.
Plan the certification of an aircraft or modification.
Who it's for
- Transport aeroplane certification engineers.
- Safety assessment specialists working on aircraft systems.
- Structures engineers dealing with fatigue and damage tolerance.
- Performance engineers working on take-off and landing data.
- Systems engineers preparing compliance with CS 25.1309.
- Flight test engineers involved in certification campaigns.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter commercial aircraft manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- CS-25 (EASA certification specifications for large aeroplanes)
- AMC 20-29 (composite aircraft structures)
- 14 CFR Part 25 (FAA airworthiness standards for transport-category aeroplanes)
- SAE ARP4754B (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- SAE ARP4761A (safety assessment process for civil aircraft systems)
- RTCA DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- RTCA DO-254 (design assurance for airborne electronic hardware)
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) (airworthiness and environmental certification of products and organisations)
- MSC Nastran
- Ansys
- CATIA V5
- Isograph Reliability Workbench
6 modules
1.1The CS-25 specification and its structure1.2Equivalence with 14 CFR Part 251.3Certification basis and special conditions1.4EASA type certification process1.5Bilateral validation with the FAA1.6Means of compliance and documents1.7Certification of derivatives and changes1.8Associated operational requirements1.9Certification of new technologies1.10Case study: certification basis of a derivative
2.1Take-off performance and engine failure2.2V1, VR and V2 speeds2.3Second-segment climb2.4Stability and control2.5Stall and flight envelope protection2.6Icing conditions under Appendices C and O2.7Landing performance2.8Certification flight testing2.9Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM)2.10Workshop: take-off distance calculation
3.1Flight and gust loads3.2Ground loads3.3Damage tolerance and fatigue (CS 25.571)3.4Discrete damage and damage sources3.5Full-scale fatigue testing3.6Composite structures (AMC 20-29)3.7Aeroelasticity and flutter3.8Crashworthiness and evacuation3.9Corrosion prevention programme3.10Practical exercise: damage tolerance analysis of a panel
4.1Safety assessment under CS 25.13094.2FHA, PSSA and SSA analyses4.3Catastrophic failures and probabilities4.4Software and hardware with DO-178C and DO-2544.5Electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS)4.6Engine fire protection4.7Rotor burst risks4.8Cabin safety and evacuation4.9Aircraft cybersecurity4.10Case study: FHA of a braking system
5.1Certification programme and level of involvement5.2Planning of conformity tests5.3Management of CRIs and significant issues5.4Continued airworthiness data5.5MRB maintenance programme5.6Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)5.7Operational Suitability Data (OSD)5.8Lessons from recent certifications5.9International validation and acceptance5.10Lab: certification plan for a modification
6.1Selection of the change or aircraft6.2Applicable certification basis6.3Analysis of critical requirements6.4Means of compliance and tests6.5Associated safety assessment6.6Complete certification plan6.7Management of special conditions and CRIs6.8Continued airworthiness data6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Nastran, Ansys, CATIA V5 and Isograph Reliability Workbench, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for take-off performance analysis with engine failure, system safety assessments and certification programme planning. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: CS-25, AMC 20-29, 14 CFR Part 25, SAE ARP4754B, SAE ARP4761A, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21).
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 MSC Nastran, Ansys, CATIA V5 and Isograph Reliability Workbench, 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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