Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction Course
Online 300-hour course in concurrent engineering in naval construction. 6 modules with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, ISO 10007:2017 and AVEVA Marine. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction Course — studying from the United States
Naval and offshore engineering in the United States is concentrated in Virginia, Maine, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Shipbuilders such as HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) and General Dynamics Electric Boat design and construct naval vessels, while offshore energy firms develop platforms and subsea systems. The recreational marine sector, including boat builders in Florida and the Carolinas, adds demand for hull, propulsion and marine systems expertise. Classification societies and government regulators set rigorous standards for safety and performance.
Fees for the United States: US$830 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to naval, offshore, and marine engineering?
Relevant bodies include the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Bureau of Shipping as a classification society, and the US Coast Guard, which regulates vessel safety. Professional PE licensure is issued by state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by any national body, so acceptance is decided by employers or these bodies.
Where do marine and offshore engineers typically work in the US?
Common employers include shipyards, naval architecture firms, offshore energy companies, marine equipment suppliers, and sports boat builders. Roles include naval architect, marine systems engineer, and offshore project engineer. Employers judge candidates on experience and technical ability, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence of skill.
Is the programme workable for someone with a full-time job?
The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Workload ranges from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 hours for master's programmes, so estimate your weekly time carefully. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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
Explain the principles of concurrent engineering as applied to the ship.
Work with collaborative 3D naval product models.
Manage configuration and changes using PLM systems.
Apply design-for-production and pre-outfitting criteria.
Synchronise the release of engineering information with production.
Evaluate the schedule and cost benefits of phase overlapping.
Propose a concurrent engineering organisation for a real project.
Who it's for
- Naval design engineer who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- Engineering and production coordinator who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- PLM systems administrator who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- Configuration engineer who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- Engineering project manager who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- 3D armament designer who wants to specialise in Concurrent Engineering in Naval Construction.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter naval construction.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023
- ISO 10007:2017
- ISO 10303-215, 216 and 218 (STEP for shipbuilding)
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 21502:2020
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148:2018
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Sequential versus concurrent engineering1.2Ship life cycle1.3Integrated multidisciplinary teams1.4Design for production in shipyards1.5Ship design spiral1.6Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)1.7Owner requirements management1.8Design and construction overlap1.9Risks of phase overlap1.10Case study: shortening the schedule of a patrol vessel
2.1Ship product model2.2Definition of blocks and zones2.3Structural design in a 3D environment2.4Piping and HVAC design in the model2.5Clash detection2.6Design reviews in virtual reality2.7Model version management2.8Automatic extraction of shop drawings2.9Data exchange with STEP2.10Laboratory: collision detection in the engine room
3.1Architecture of a naval PLM system3.2EBOM and MBOM product structures3.3Approval workflows and engineering changes3.4Configuration management according to ISO 100073.5PLM and ERP integration3.6Class and flag documentation3.7Ship digital twin3.8Traceability between requirements, design and production3.9Technical information security3.10Practice: engineering change order workflow in a PLM
4.1Construction strategy and block division4.2Design for automated welding4.3Standardisation of structural details4.4Block pre-outfitting4.5Design for modular assembly4.6Tolerances and dimensional control4.7Design for maintenance and dismantling4.8Plate nesting optimisation4.9Production costs at the design stage4.10Workshop: redesigning a block for pre-outfitting
5.1Engineering planning linked to production5.2Staged release of information5.3Interfaces with equipment suppliers5.4Coordination meetings and design freeze5.5Design maturity indicators5.6Technical risk management5.7Collaboration with classification societies5.8Coordination with subcontracted shipyards5.9Lessons learned in naval programmes5.10Case study: engineering-production schedule for a ferry
6.1Definition of the reference ship6.2Organisation of the integrated team6.3Proposed construction strategy6.4Information release plan6.5Change and configuration flow6.6Analysis of schedule and cost benefits6.7Risks and mitigation plan6.8Programme monitoring indicators6.9Report 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 enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AVEVA Marine, Cadmatic, ShipConstructor, Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures: clash review on a 3D ship model, management of engineering change orders in PLM, and coordination of drawing release with production. 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.
Explain the principles of concurrent engineering as applied to the ship.
Work with collaborative 3D naval product models.
Manage configuration and changes using PLM systems.
Apply design-for-production and pre-outfitting criteria.
Synchronise the release of engineering information with production.
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 standards documentation.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with AVEVA Marine, Cadmatic, ShipConstructor, Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final 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 recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
Related programmes
Superyacht Interior Design Course
Online 300-hour course in superyacht interior design. 6 modules covering the REG Yacht Code (Red Ensign Group), the IMO FTP Code and Rhinoceros 3D. Assigned tutor…
Polar Code Regulations Course in Arctic Navigation
Online course of 300 hours in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation. 6 modules covering the Polar Code (Resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC.264(68)), SOLAS Convention ch. XIV…
Course in Marina Management for Recreational Boating
Online 300 h course in marina management for recreational boating. 6 modules covering Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, Consolidated Text of the State Ports and Merchant Marine…
More in Naval, Offshore & Sports Nautical
All Naval, Offshore & Sports Nautical programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships