European ATM interoperability course
Online course of 300 hours in European ATM interoperability. 6 modules covering the Single European Sky, the interoperability framework, flight data exchange, SESAR modernisation and global interoperability, with an assigned technical tutor.
European ATM interoperability course — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has one of the world's most established aerospace sectors, anchored by clusters in Bristol, Filton, Derby, Hampshire and Scotland's Glasgow corridor. Major manufacturers and suppliers such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus UK and GKN Aerospace drive demand for engineers in design, propulsion, structures and systems integration. Urban air mobility, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and commercial drones are emerging alongside, supported by government programmes and test corridors. Space engineering is growing through launch and satellite activity around the UK spaceports and Harwell. Graduates with aerospace expertise find roles across manufacturing, certification and research.
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 professional bodies in the UK recognise aerospace engineering qualifications, and does SEIUM's qualification give me chartered status?
In the UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the main professional body for aerospace engineers and can award Chartered Engineer status through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Engineering Council or RAeS, so they do not confer chartered status on their own. Recognition is decided by employers and the relevant body, so check directly with RAeS whether your study and experience will count towards registration.
Will a private online aerospace qualification help me find work with UK aerospace or drone employers?
UK aerospace, drone and space employers, including many working on civil aviation, defence and space projects, generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, portfolio work and experience. A private qualification may support your application, but its value depends on each employer's own assessment. It is worth asking prospective employers how they view such qualifications before you enrol.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in the UK, and what language level is needed?
Yes, programmes are delivered fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa, wherever you are based. Workload varies by programme length, and you will have an assigned technical tutor for support. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. Check the programme schedule and time commitment against your working hours before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the legislative framework of the Single European Sky.
Apply the essential interoperability requirements to ATM systems.
Analyse data exchange protocols between centres.
Assess the deployment of SESAR solutions and CP1.
Compare European modernisation with ICAO global planning.
Identify interoperability gaps in a service provider.
Draw up an interoperability improvement plan.
Who it's for
- ATM interoperability engineers
- Single European Sky regulatory specialists
- SESAR project managers
- ATM systems certification engineers
- ATM performance analysts
- Air navigation consultants
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join air navigation service providers
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EC) 549/2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the Single European Sky (SES framework regulation)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EU common rules in civil aviation and EASA)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 Common Project One (ATM functionalities to be deployed in Europe)
- Regulation (EC) 1032/2006 on automatic systems for the exchange of flight data (OLDI flight data exchange between units)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 1207/2011 on surveillance performance and interoperability requirements (surveillance performance and interoperability)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 on the Network Manager (network functions of air traffic management)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (requirements for ATM/ANS providers)
- ICAO Doc 9750 Global Air Navigation Plan (ICAO global air navigation planning and ASBUs)
- EUROCONTROL NEST
- EUROCONTROL NM B2B
- Wireshark
- IBM DOORS
6 modules
1.1SES I, II and II+ legislative packages1.2Framework regulation and service regulations1.3Functional airspace blocks (FABs)1.4The role of EUROCONTROL1.5Network Manager functions1.6Performance and charging scheme1.7Separation of functions and oversight1.8National supervisory authorities1.92024 Single European Sky reform1.10Case study: analysing a performance plan
2.1Essential interoperability requirements2.2From Regulation 552/2004 to 2018/11392.3Declarations of conformity for systems2.4EUROCONTROL Community Specifications2.5Reference EUROCAE standards2.6Certification of ATM/ANS equipment2.7Conformity assessment bodies2.8Common deployment projects2.9Transition to EASA requirements2.10Workshop: interoperability requirements matrix
3.1OLDI protocol and coordination messages3.2Interoperable flight plan processing3.3The flight object concept3.4Exchange with the Network Manager3.5Data link services3.6Mode S aircraft identification3.7Surveillance performance requirements3.8Trajectories shared between centres3.9Interoperability testing between systems3.10Practical exercise: OLDI message sequence
4.1European ATM Master Plan4.2Research and deployment phases4.3SESAR solutions catalogue4.4Common Project One4.5SESAR Deployment Manager4.6Free route airspace4.7Virtual centres and ADSP providers4.8Civil-military interoperability4.9Funding through CEF4.10Case study: free route deployment
5.1Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP)5.2ASBU modules and elements5.3Coordination with NextGen5.4EU–US Memorandum of Cooperation5.5Exchange with neighbouring regions5.6Harmonisation of international standards5.7U-space and new airspace users5.8Common cybersecurity in ATM5.9Challenges of higher airspace operations5.10Workshop: comparing ASBU and SESAR
6.1Selecting an air navigation service provider6.2Map of systems and boundaries6.3Applicable regulatory requirements6.4Interoperability gap analysis6.5Technical improvement proposal6.6Conformity assessment plan6.7Implementation plan6.8Performance indicators6.9Report 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 the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is EUROCONTROL NEST, EUROCONTROL NM B2B, Wireshark and IBM DOORS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: an interoperability gap analysis of an ANS provider, study of OLDI messages between centres and assessment of a SESAR deployment. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EC) 549/2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the Single European Sky; Regulation (EU) 2018/1139; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 Common Project One; Regulation (EC) 1032/2006 on automatic systems for the exchange of flight data; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 1207/2011 on surveillance performance and interoperability requirements; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 on the Network Manager; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373; ICAO Doc 9750 Global Air Navigation Plan.
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.
- 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 EUROCONTROL NEST, EUROCONTROL NM B2B, Wireshark and IBM DOORS, 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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