Propulsion Systems Certification Course
Online course of 300 hours in propulsion systems certification, structured in 6 modules covering the engine certification framework, design and construction requirements, certification testing, safety and software, and continuing airworthiness, with an assigned technical tutor.
Propulsion Systems 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
Typical roles
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.
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 EASA and FAA regulatory framework for engine certification.
Establish the certification basis of a propulsion product.
Interpret the design requirements of CS-E and 14 CFR Part 33.
Plan engine certification tests.
Apply aeronautical safety, software and hardware processes.
Manage continuing airworthiness.
Prepare a complete certification plan.
Who it's for
- Certification engineers preparing engine type certification and changes.
- Airworthiness engineers at design organisations and operators.
- System safety engineers working on engine control systems.
- Engine test engineers running certification campaigns.
- Design office managers responsible for DOA activities.
- Aeronautical quality engineers in engine manufacturing and MRO.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter engine manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (Part 21) (certification of aircraft and related products, design and production organisations)
- CS-E (EASA certification specifications for engines)
- 14 CFR Part 33 (FAA airworthiness standards for aircraft engines)
- SAE ARP4761 (safety assessment process for civil aircraft systems)
- RTCA DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- RTCA DO-254 (design assurance for airborne electronic hardware)
- 14 CFR Part 34 (fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements)
- CS-P (EASA certification specifications for propellers)
- IBM DOORS
- Isograph Reliability Workbench
- MATLAB
- Jama Connect
- Ansys medini analyze
6 modules
1.1Structure of EASA and FAA1.2Type certificates, STCs and changes1.3Certification bases and special conditions1.4DOA and POA organisations1.5Part 21 requirements1.6Differences between CS-E and 14 CFR Part 331.7Certification of propellers and APUs1.8Bilateral validation between authorities1.9Acceptable means of compliance1.10Workshop: building the certification basis of an engine
2.1Integrity of rotors and critical parts2.2Blade containment2.3Overspeed and testing2.4Control systems and FADEC2.5Fuel and lubrication systems2.6Fire protection2.7Durability and part life2.8Emissions and fuel venting2.9Type design data and manuals2.10Practical: compliance matrix for rotor requirements
3.1150-hour endurance test3.2Bird and hail ingestion3.3Water and ice ingestion3.4Blade-off test3.5Vibration and operability tests3.6Calibration and performance tests3.7Instrumentation and authority witnessing3.8Data reduction and corrections3.9Rotor lock and unbalance tests3.10Case study: bird ingestion test plan
4.1Engine safety analysis4.2Assessment according to ARP47614.3Software development according to DO-178C4.4Complex hardware according to DO-2544.5DO-160 environmental qualification4.6Hazardous and critical failure modes4.7Integration with the aircraft4.8Installation data and manuals4.9Management of minor and major changes4.10Case study: FHA of a control system
5.1Maintenance programme and life limits5.2Airworthiness directives5.3Fleet monitoring and reliability5.4Repairs and alternative parts5.5Part 145 and CAMO organisations5.6ETOPS and engine requirements5.7Investigation of in-service events5.8Configuration management5.9Occurrence reporting and trend analysis5.10Workshop: analysis of an airworthiness directive
6.1Description of the change or product6.2Applicable certification basis6.3Certification plan6.4Means of compliance per requirement6.5Test plan6.6Safety analysis6.7Compliance documentation6.8Interaction with the authority6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the 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, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM DOORS, Isograph Reliability Workbench, MATLAB, Jama Connect and Ansys medini analyze, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: preparation of a compliance matrix for an engine change, planning of an ingestion certification test, and safety analysis of an engine control system. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (Part 21), CS-E, 14 CFR Part 33, SAE ARP4761, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, 14 CFR Part 34, CS-P.
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 IBM DOORS, Isograph Reliability Workbench, MATLAB, Jama Connect and Ansys medini analyze, 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 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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