Course in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence
Online 300-hour course in ethics in blockchain applied to defence. 6 modules covering ISO 22739 (blockchain and distributed ledger technologies: vocabulary), Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS) and Hyperledger Fabric. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Distinguish the problems that a blockchain solves from those it does not.
Compare public and permissioned distributed ledger architectures.
Apply distributed ledgers to traceability and logistics.
Assess security, privacy and regulatory compliance risks.
Analyse governance dilemmas and data immutability.
Evaluate simpler technological alternatives when they are sufficient.
Produce a comprehensive assessment of a blockchain use case in defence.
Who it's for
- Blockchain solutions architect wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Logistics engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Supply chain analyst wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Information security manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Digital transformation consultant wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Systems auditor wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 22739 (blockchain and distributed ledger technologies: vocabulary)
- Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 (European digital identity framework)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security management)
- NIST IR 8202 (blockchain technology overview)
- AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Distributed ledger and its properties1.2Public, private and consortium networks1.3Consensus mechanisms and their trade-offs1.4Immutability: real scope and nuances1.5Smart contracts and their execution1.6Use cases with proven value1.7Use cases where a database is sufficient1.8Energy and operating costs1.9Field vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: deciding whether a case requires a distributed ledger
2.1Choice of platform and network type2.2Network governance and node allocation2.3Participant identity and permissions2.4Data model on-chain and off-chain2.5Anchoring documents and digests2.6Interoperability between networks2.7Scalability and performance2.8Transaction costs and predictability2.9Integration with existing systems2.10Practice: designing the architecture of a case
3.1Component and batch traceability3.2Prevention of counterfeit parts3.3Certificates of origin and conformity3.4Supply chain document management3.5Verifiable credentials and qualifications3.6Maintenance and asset records3.7Digital documentary twin of the product3.8Auditing and third-party access3.9Integration with sensors and field data3.10Practice: designing the traceability of a component
4.1Key management and custody4.2Smart contract risks4.3Code auditing and formal verification4.4Attacks on the network and governance4.5Data protection and the right to erasure4.6Personal data off-chain4.7Digital identity and signature regulations4.8Evidential validity of records4.9Export control and cryptography4.10Practice: risk analysis of a solution
5.1Who governs the network and how decisions are made5.2Dependence on a provider or external network5.3Transparency versus contractual confidentiality5.4Irreversibility of errors5.5Exclusion of participants and its effects5.6Sustainability and footprint of the solution5.7Return assessment and alternatives5.8Honest communication of capabilities5.9Criteria for abandoning the technology5.10Practice: technical and ethical opinion on a proposal
6.1Choice of use case and justification6.2Comparison with alternatives without a distributed ledger6.3Design of the architecture and governance6.4Data and identity model6.5Security and privacy analysis6.6Regulatory compliance matrix6.7Pilot and evaluation plan6.8Economic and sustainability analysis6.9Project report6.10Defence of the work
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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Hyperledger Fabric, Remix IDE (Solidity), Python, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from component traceability prototypes, logistics case analyses and privacy assessments of distributed ledgers. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the problems that a blockchain solves from those it does not.
Compare public and permissioned distributed ledger architectures.
Apply distributed ledgers to traceability and logistics.
Assess security, privacy and regulatory compliance risks.
Analyse governance dilemmas and data immutability.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Hyperledger Fabric, Remix IDE (Solidity), Python and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative whenever one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area count towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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