CourseAerospace, UAM, Drones & Space Applications open

PLM course applied to aerospace

Online course of 300 hours in PLM applied to aerospace. 6 modules covering PLM in the aerospace industry, configuration management, product structures, engineering integration, and logistics support and service under EN 9100, SAE EIA-649C and ISO 10007, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate

PLM course applied to aerospace — 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: US$610 (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

Which professional bodies in the United States recognize engineers in aerospace, and does a private qualification help with licensing?

Aerospace engineering in the US is supported by bodies such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and ABET, which accredits engineering degree programs. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is granted by individual state licensing boards, not by a federal body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state degrees, so they do not by themselves lead to PE licensure. Whether they are recognized for any purpose is decided by employers or the relevant professional body.

Do US employers in aerospace, drones or space value a private engineering postgraduate qualification?

Hiring in US aerospace and space companies, including defense contractors and drone firms, typically weighs accredited degrees, licenses, security clearances and hands-on experience heavily. A private online qualification is judged case by case by each employer, and its value depends on the skills it demonstrates and the candidate's track record. It should be seen as a way to build specialist knowledge rather than a guaranteed credential for any role.

Can I realistically study this from the United States while working full time, and how is it paid for?

The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home and no student visa is needed. A master's requires about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diplomas about 800 hours, and specialist courses about 300 hours, so planning weekly hours is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers sponsor staff training, which you should confirm with your own employer.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the architecture and functions of a PLM platform.

02

Apply configuration management processes in line with EIA-649.

03

Manage EBOM, MBOM and SBOM product structures.

04

Integrate PLM with CAD, simulation and requirements management.

05

Use the ASD logistics support specifications.

06

Assess the return on investment of a PLM implementation.

07

Design a PLM implementation plan for an aerospace product.

Profile

Who it's for

  • PLM engineers working on aircraft, space or defence programmes.
  • Configuration managers handling baselines, changes and effectivities.
  • PLM system administrators supporting engineering and manufacturing users.
  • Logistics support analysts working with S3000L and S2000M.
  • Digital transformation consultants advising aerospace organisations.
  • Technical publications engineers producing S1000D content.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join aerospace manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 9100 (quality management systems, requirements for aviation, space and defence organisations)
  • SAE EIA-649C (configuration management standard)
  • ISO 10007 (guidelines for configuration management)
  • ASD-STAN S1000D (international specification for technical publications)
  • ASD S3000L (international procedure specification for logistics support analysis)
  • EN 9300 LOTAR (long-term archiving and retrieval)
  • ISO 10303-242 STEP AP242 (managed model-based 3D engineering)
  • Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • PTC Windchill
  • Aras Innovator
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Lifecycle of an aeronautical programme
  2. 1.2PDM systems versus PLM platforms
  3. 1.3Architecture of a PLM platform
  4. 1.4Stakeholders: manufacturer, suppliers and MRO
  5. 1.5Management of development projects
  6. 1.6Sector standards that shape PLM
  7. 1.7Main PLM solutions on the market
  8. 1.8Return on investment in PLM
  9. 1.9SaaS and cloud trends
  10. 1.10Case study: PLM for an aircraft programme
  1. 2.1Configuration baselines
  2. 2.2Configuration items
  3. 2.3Change control with ECR and ECO
  4. 2.4Configuration status accounting
  5. 2.5Functional and physical audits
  6. 2.6Serial-number effectivities
  7. 2.7In-service fleet configuration
  8. 2.8EIA-649 and ISO 10007 standards
  9. 2.9Management of variants and options
  10. 2.10Workshop: engineering change workflow
  1. 3.1Engineering bill of materials
  2. 3.2Manufacturing bill of materials
  3. 3.3Service bill of materials
  4. 3.4Management of standard parts
  5. 3.5Part reuse and classification
  6. 3.6Product structures with variants
  7. 3.7Collaboration with suppliers
  8. 3.8Material compliance and REACH
  9. 3.9Obsolescence management
  10. 3.10Lab: transforming an EBOM into an MBOM
  1. 4.1Integration with CAD tools
  2. 4.2Digital mock-up (DMU)
  3. 4.3Simulation data management
  4. 4.4Model-based systems engineering
  5. 4.5Requirements management and traceability
  6. 4.6Verification and validation
  7. 4.7Certification evidence in PLM
  8. 4.8Collaboration with risk-sharing partners
  9. 4.9LOTAR long-term archiving
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: requirements traceability matrix
  1. 5.1S3000L logistics support analysis
  2. 5.2S1000D technical publications
  3. 5.3Provisioning according to S2000M
  4. 5.4In-service maintenance data
  5. 5.5Fleet modification management
  6. 5.6Data for continuing airworthiness
  7. 5.7Fleet digital twin
  8. 5.8End of life and recycling
  9. 5.9Integration with MRO systems
  10. 5.10Case study: an S1000D data module
  1. 6.1Selection of the study product
  2. 6.2Analysis of current processes
  3. 6.3Proposed data model
  4. 6.4Change management process
  5. 6.5Required product structures
  6. 6.6Integration with other systems
  7. 6.7PLM implementation plan
  8. 6.8Success indicators
  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 the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill and Aras Innovator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: modelling an engineering change workflow, transforming an EBOM into an MBOM and producing S1000D data modules. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: EN 9100, SAE EIA-649C, ISO 10007, ASD-STAN S1000D, ASD S3000L, EN 9300 LOTAR, ISO 10303-242 STEP AP242.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 9100, SAE EIA-649C and ISO 10007 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill and Aras Innovator, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a PLM implementation plan for an aerospace product, with data model, change process and product structures, 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.

Current process analysis
Select a study product and analyse its current engineering and change processes.
Data model
Propose the PLM data model for the product.
Change process and structures
Define the change management process and the required product structures.
Systems integration
Plan the integration of PLM with CAD, ERP, MES and MRO systems.
Final project
Present the PLM implementation plan with success indicators, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

PLM engineerConfiguration managerPLM system administratorLogistics support analystDigital transformation consultantTechnical publications engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run 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.

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 Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill and Aras Innovator, 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 able to run 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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