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EASA Part-21 Basic Certification Course

Online course of 300 hours in basic EASA Part-21 certification. 6 modules covering the European airworthiness framework, type certification, changes and repairs, design organisations and production organisations under Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the EASA AMC and GM to Part-21, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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EASA Part-21 Basic Certification Course — studying from the United States

The United States leads global aerospace, anchored by clusters in Seattle, Wichita, Hartford, Huntsville and the Houston area. Major employers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX and GE Aerospace drive demand for engineers in airframes, propulsion, avionics and systems integration. Urban air mobility and commercial drone operations are expanding quickly, creating new roles in eVTOL design, airspace integration and UAS operations. Civil and military programs both rely heavily on certified design, testing and airworthiness processes, making this a strong field for engineers seeking complex, high-impact work.

Fees for the United States: 830 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United States

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • SAE International
  • RTCA, Inc.

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Flight Test Engineer
  • Propulsion Systems Engineer
  • UAS Systems Engineer

Questions from the United States

Can I study from any state?

Yes. Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection.

Is the programme taught in English?

Yes. All programmes are taught in English, with technical materials and assessments delivered in that language.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the European framework for initial airworthiness.

02

Interpret the main subparts of Part-21.

03

Define certification bases and means of compliance.

04

Classify changes and repairs according to their impact.

05

Know the requirements for DOA and POA organisations.

06

Complete conformity and airworthiness documentation.

07

Prepare a basic certification plan.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Certification engineers
  • Airworthiness technicians
  • Aerospace quality managers
  • DOA technical office engineers
  • Aerospace quality system auditors
  • Certification project managers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aircraft manufacturing
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21) (airworthiness and environmental certification)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EU Basic Regulation on civil aviation)
  • AMC and GM to Part-21 (EASA) (acceptable means of compliance and guidance material)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201 (management systems and information security in Part-21)
  • Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 (continuing airworthiness)
  • CS-23 (EASA) (normal-category aeroplanes)
  • CS-25 (EASA) (large aeroplanes)
  • EN 9100 (aerospace quality management systems)
  • EASA Easy Access Rules
  • IBM DOORS
  • Jama Connect
  • Microsoft Project
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
  2. 1.2Structure of Regulation (EU) 748/2012
  3. 1.3Role of EASA and the national authorities
  4. 1.4Initial and continuing airworthiness
  5. 1.5Certification specifications (CS)
  6. 1.6AMC and guidance material (GM)
  7. 1.7Easy Access Rules
  8. 1.8Relationship with Part-M and Part-145
  9. 1.9Validation of third-country certificates
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: navigating the Part-21 Easy Access Rules
  1. 2.1Part-21 Subpart B
  2. 2.2Certification basis
  3. 2.3Special conditions and equivalent safety findings
  4. 2.4Means of compliance
  5. 2.5Certification programme
  6. 2.6Certification review items (CRI)
  7. 2.7Compliance demonstrations
  8. 2.8Operational suitability data (OSD)
  9. 2.9Familiarisation and the Type Certification Board
  10. 2.10Case study: certification basis for a light aircraft
  1. 3.1Subpart D: changes to the type certificate
  2. 3.2Classification of minor and major changes
  3. 3.3Changed product rule
  4. 3.4Subpart E: supplemental type certificates
  5. 3.5Subpart M: repairs
  6. 3.6Approved repair data
  7. 3.7Minor changes approved by a DOA
  8. 3.8Airworthiness directives
  9. 3.9Design changes to ETSO parts and appliances
  10. 3.10Workshop: classification of a set of modifications
  1. 4.1Subpart J: DOA
  2. 4.2Design organisation handbook
  3. 4.3Airworthiness function and independent monitoring
  4. 4.4DOA privileges
  5. 4.5Alternative procedures to design organisation approval
  6. 4.6Management system under Regulation (EU) 2022/201
  7. 4.7EASA audits
  8. 4.8Common errors in approval
  9. 4.9DOA interface with type certificate holders
  10. 4.10Case study: structure of a DOA handbook
  1. 5.1Subpart G: POA
  2. 5.2Subpart F: production without approval
  3. 5.3EASA Form 1 certificate
  4. 5.4Product conformity
  5. 5.5DOA-POA arrangements
  6. 5.6EN 9100 quality system
  7. 5.7Certificates of airworthiness
  8. 5.8Permits to fly
  9. 5.9Supplier management in production
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: completing an EASA Form 1
  1. 6.1Selection of a product or change
  2. 6.2Analysis of the applicable certification basis
  3. 6.3Classification and approval route
  4. 6.4Compliance matrix
  5. 6.5Certification plan
  6. 6.6Required DOA and POA organisation
  7. 6.7Schedule and liaison with EASA
  8. 6.8Project risk management
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is EASA Easy Access Rules, IBM DOORS, Jama Connect and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing compliance matrices, classifying design changes and drafting design organisation procedures. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, AMC and GM to Part-21 (EASA), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201, Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, CS-23 (EASA), CS-25 (EASA), EN 9100.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the AMC and GM to Part-21 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:EASA Easy Access Rules, IBM DOORS, Jama Connect and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a basic certification plan for a product or change, with its certification basis, compliance matrix and approval route, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Select the product or change
Choose the product or change and analyse its applicable certification basis.
Define the approval route
Classify the change and define its approval route.
Build the compliance matrix
Prepare the compliance matrix and the certification plan.
Plan organisation and schedule
Define the DOA and POA organisation, schedule, EASA liaison and project risks.
Final project
Present the complete report and presentation, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Certification EngineerAirworthiness TechnicianAerospace Quality ManagerDOA Technical Office EngineerAerospace Quality Systems AuditorCertification Project Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 EASA Easy Access Rules, IBM DOORS, Jama Connect and Microsoft Project, 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's 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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