EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification Course
Online 300 h course in EASA Part-21 aeronautical certification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation) and IBM DOORS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification Course — studying from the United Kingdom
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are central to many sectors in the United Kingdom, where RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) and homologation requirements apply to transport, energy, defence and medical products. Regulators such as the Civil Aviation Authority, the Office of Rail and Road and the Health and Safety Executive set rules that engineers must meet. Certification bodies and testing laboratories support compliance and type approval. Demand is strong for professionals who can manage safety cases, standards compliance and technical assessment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £373 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies govern RAMS and homologation, and is SEIUM training recognised by them?
Relevant UK bodies include the Health and Safety Executive for workplace safety, the Vehicle Certification Agency for vehicle type approval, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology for professional membership. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any of these bodies, so they do not confer regulatory authority or automatic recognition.
Do UK employers in safety and compliance roles recognise private online qualifications?
Compliance and safety roles in the UK often value recognised certifications, such as IOSH or IRCA auditor training, alongside experience. A private qualification may support an application if it demonstrates relevant RAMS or regulatory knowledge, but employers decide its weight. Check the specific certifications listed in job adverts you are targeting.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and is it taught in English?
Yes, the programmes are delivered entirely online in English. You receive an assigned technical tutor, and workload varies from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. You do not need a student visa to study from home in the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the EASA airworthiness framework and its regulatory structure.
Explain the approval requirements for a design organisation (DOA).
Plan a type certification and design change certification process.
Analyse the requirements for production organisations (POA).
Relate continuing airworthiness to safety management systems.
Prepare compliance documentation in accordance with the applicable CS.
Develop a Part-21 certification plan for an aeronautical product.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical certification engineer who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Compliance verification engineer (CVE) who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Airworthiness office manager who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Head of a design organisation who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Aeronautical quality auditor who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Continuing airworthiness engineer who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Base Regulation)
- CS-25 (transport planes)
- Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 (continued airfare)
- CS-23 (normal category aircraft)
- AMC and GM to Part-21
- EN 9100 (Aerospace Quality Management)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its structure1.2Regulation (EU) 748/2012 and its Annex I Part-211.3Initial and continuing airworthiness1.4Certification specifications CS-23, CS-25 and CS-271.5AMC and guidance material1.6Role of EASA and national authorities1.7Bilateral agreements with FAA and TCCA1.8Certification basis and special conditions1.9Part-21 Light and general aviation1.10Case study: certification basis of a regional aircraft
2.1Subpart J: DOA requirements2.2Design organisation exposition2.3Design assurance system2.4Independent airworthiness monitoring function2.5Privileges and their scope2.6Alternative procedures (AP-DOA)2.7Classification of changes: minor and major2.8Repairs and their approval2.9Oversight by EASA2.10Workshop: classification of changes according to GM 21.A.91
3.1Application and familiarisation3.2Certification plan and CRI3.3Means of compliance (MoC)3.4Level of involvement of EASA (LoI)3.5Certification tests and witnessing3.6Compliance documentation3.7Type certificate and TCDS3.8Supplemental type certificates (STC)3.9Continuing airworthiness data3.10Practical exercise: compliance matrix of an STC
4.1Subpart G: POA requirements4.2Quality system and production control4.3Production organisation exposition4.4Design–production coordination4.5EASA Form 1 and certificate of conformity4.6Subpart F: production without approval4.7Supplier management4.8Certifying staff4.9Findings and corrective actions4.10Case study: audit of a POA
5.1Occurrence reporting under 376/20145.2Airworthiness directives5.3Safety management systems in Part-215.4Human factors in design and production5.5In-service defect management5.6Airworthiness certificates5.7Flight permits5.8Interaction with Part-M and Part-1455.9Accident investigation cases5.10Case study: issuing an airworthiness directive
6.1Selection of the product or change6.2Classification and scope6.3Applicable certification basis6.4Certification plan6.5Compliance matrix6.6Test and inspection plan6.7Necessary organisation and procedures6.8Process risks6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM DOORS, Polarion, SAP, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real audit procedures for DOA and POA organisations, preparation of certification bases, and review of compliance documents. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Describe the EASA airworthiness framework and its regulatory structure.
Explain the approval requirements for a design organisation (DOA).
Plan a type certification and design change certification process.
Analyse the requirements for production organisations (POA).
Relate continuing airworthiness to safety management systems.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 IBM DOORS, Polarion, SAP and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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