ITAR Aerospace Course
Online course of 300 hours in ITAR for aerospace. 6 modules covering US export controls, USML classification and jurisdiction, licences and agreements, compliance programmes and violation management, with an assigned technical tutor.
ITAR Aerospace 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: 890 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Will this help me become a licensed Professional Engineer?
SEIUM programmes do not replace the education, examination and experience requirements set by state licensing boards. They can support your professional development, but licensure requirements must be confirmed directly with your state board.
Are SEIUM qualifications accredited in the United States?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not official state degrees or accredited higher education awards. Please check with the relevant employer or licensing board about how any credential will be viewed for your purposes.
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
Understand the ITAR legal framework and its extraterritorial reach.
Classify articles and technical data under the USML.
Identify the licences and agreements required.
Design effective compliance programmes.
Control access to technical data and by visitors.
Manage violations and voluntary disclosures.
Develop an ITAR compliance programme for an organisation.
Who it's for
- Export control managers in aerospace and defence companies.
- Trade compliance specialists handling US-origin technology.
- Foreign trade legal advisers.
- Export licensing managers preparing DDTC applications.
- Compliance auditors reviewing export procedures.
- Information security managers protecting controlled technical data.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Arms Export Control Act (US statutory basis for defence export controls)
- EAR (15 CFR 730-774) (US Export Administration Regulations for dual-use items)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
- Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (EU rules on exports of military technology and equipment)
- Wassenaar Arrangement (multilateral export controls for conventional arms and dual-use goods)
- Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material)
- DDTC DECCS
- Descartes Visual Compliance
- SAP GTS
- Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade
6 modules
1.1The Arms Export Control Act and its origins1.2ITAR: structure of 22 CFR 120-1301.3Directorate of Defense Trade Controls1.4Differences between ITAR and EAR1.5The concept of defence article and defence service1.6Technical data and deemed exports1.7Extraterritorial reach of jurisdiction1.8Impact on European companies1.9Relevant penalty cases1.10Case study: ITAR impact on a European supplier
2.1United States Munitions List (USML)2.2Categories relevant to aerospace2.3Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) determination2.4Specially designed2.5ITAR components and parts2.6The see-through rule2.7Software and technical data2.8Documented self-classification of products2.9Common classification errors2.10Workshop: classifying an aerospace component
3.1DSP-5, DSP-73 and DSP-61 licences3.2TAA and MLA agreements3.3ITAR licence exemptions3.4Re-export and retransfer authorisations3.5Dual-national employees3.6End-use statements3.7Licence timelines and management3.8Conditions and provisos3.9DDTC registration3.10Practical exercise: preparing a TAA application
4.1Elements of a compliance programme4.2The export control officer4.3Access control for technical data4.4Information and IT security4.5Staff training4.6Internal export audits4.7Records and retention4.8Management of foreign visitors4.9Supply chain compliance4.10Case study: technical data control plan
5.1Common violations in companies5.2Voluntary disclosures to the DDTC5.3Civil and criminal penalties5.4Consent agreements5.5Due diligence in mergers5.6ITAR-free products and their risks5.7Interaction with European regimes5.8Ethics and corporate responsibility5.9Lessons from penalty cases5.10Laboratory: analysis of a voluntary disclosure
6.1Organisation profile6.2Analysis of products and technical data6.3Classification and jurisdiction6.4Licensing needs6.5Proposed compliance programme6.6Training and audit plan6.7Access control for technical data6.8Procedure for potential violations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is DDTC DECCS, Descartes Visual Compliance, SAP GTS and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: classification of products under the USML, preparation of licence applications and design of compliance programmes. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), Arms Export Control Act, EAR (15 CFR 730-774), Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Common Position 2008/944/CFSP, Wassenaar Arrangement, Spanish Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defence material.
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.
- An 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 DDTC DECCS, Descartes Visual Compliance, SAP GTS and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, 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 suitable computer 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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