Diploma in IAEA International Compliance Policies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in IAEA international compliance policies. 8 modules covering the non-proliferation regime, IAEA safeguards, nuclear material accounting and control, the Additional Protocol, physical protection, the Euratom and national framework, and inspections and internal compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in IAEA International Compliance Policies — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 20 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Apply safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol.
Manage nuclear material accounting and control systems.
Implement physical protection requirements.
Integrate the Euratom framework into national compliance.
Prepare inspections and declarations to the IAEA.
Design internal compliance policies.
Who it's for
- Nuclear safeguards specialists.
- Nuclear regulatory compliance managers.
- Non-proliferation analysts.
- Nuclear inspectors.
- Energy policy consultants.
- Physical protection managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- INFCIRC/153 (comprehensive safeguards agreements)
- INFCIRC/540 (Model Additional Protocol)
- INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 (physical protection of nuclear material)
- Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment
- IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
- Regulation (Euratom) 302/2005 (Euratom safeguards)
- Zotero
- Excel/Power BI
- Google Earth Pro
- QGIS
8 modules
1.1History of the IAEA1.2The IAEA Statute1.3The Non-Proliferation Treaty1.4Nuclear-weapon-free zones1.5Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty1.6NPT Review Conferences1.7Nuclear safety versus nuclear security1.8Nuclear diplomacy1.9Current challenges1.10Case study: analysis of a Review Conference
2.1INFCIRC/153 agreements2.2Voluntary offer agreements2.3Small Quantities Protocol2.4Objectives of safeguards2.5Nuclear material and significant quantities2.6State-level approaches2.7Safeguards conclusions2.8Safeguards implementation reports2.9Relationship with Euratom2.10Workshop: interpreting a safeguards agreement
3.1State systems of accounting3.2Material balance areas3.3Physical inventories3.4Inventory change reports3.5Material unaccounted for3.6Destructive and non-destructive measurements3.7Containment and surveillance3.8Seals and cameras3.9Measurement quality3.10Practical exercise: material balance for a facility
4.1Content of INFCIRC/5404.2Expanded declarations4.3Complementary access4.4Declarable research activities4.5Non-nuclear equipment and materials4.6Open-source information analysis4.7Satellite imagery4.8Environmental sampling4.9Preparing declarations4.10Case study: declaration for a research centre
5.1The Convention and its Amendment5.2INFCIRC/225/Rev.55.3Categorisation of materials5.4Design basis threat5.5Physical protection systems5.6Transport security5.7High-activity radioactive sources5.8Nuclear security culture5.9Nuclear cybersecurity5.10Practical exercise: categorisation of a facility's materials
6.1The Euratom Treaty and safeguards6.2Regulation (Euratom) 302/20056.3Trilateral agreements6.4National regulatory authorities6.5Implementing national legislation6.6Nuclear export controls6.7Penalty regime6.8Inter-agency coordination6.9Public transparency6.10Case study: coordination between the regulator and Euratom
7.1Preparing for inspections7.2Short-notice inspections7.3Managing discrepancies7.4Internal compliance programmes7.5Staff training7.6Internal audits7.7Compliance indicators7.8Document management7.9Continuous improvement7.10Workshop: safeguards inspection drill
8.1Facility description8.2Applicable obligations8.3Proposed accounting system8.4Required declarations8.5Physical protection measures8.6Internal compliance programme8.7Training plan8.8Recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original instrument and applied exercises. The working software is Zotero, Excel/Power BI, Google Earth Pro and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing an Additional Protocol declaration, auditing a material accounting system and analysing a safeguards report. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), INFCIRC/153, INFCIRC/540, INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment, IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, Regulation (Euratom) 302/2005.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Zotero, Excel/Power BI, Google Earth Pro and QGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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