PropTech and ConTech Course: Innovation and Regulation
Online 300-hour course in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation. 6 modules covering Law 12/2023 on the right to housing, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) and Autodesk Revit. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
PropTech and ConTech Course: Innovation and Regulation — studying from South Africa
Civil engineering is central to South Africa's infrastructure, from roads and water systems to rail and urban development. Transnet's freight rail network, the Gautrain system in Gauteng and metropolitan projects in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg create steady demand for engineers. Large contractors and consultancies, along with public agencies such as the South African National Roads Agency Limited, employ specialists in structures, transport and urban systems. Smart city initiatives increasingly combine civil works with digital monitoring and sustainable design.
Fees for South Africa: R 8 340 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African body registers civil engineers, and would SEIUM qualifications count towards registration?
ECSA registers engineering professionals in South Africa, and built environment professionals are registered through SACPCMP and SACAP. Registration requires recognised qualifications, supervised experience and assessment. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees or accredited by a national body. Whether they count is decided by ECSA or the relevant body and your employer, so verify before enrolling.
Will this programme help me work on rail or smart city projects in South Africa?
South Africa has ongoing infrastructure, rail and urban development work, with projects involving public bodies, engineering consultancies and contractors. Employers typically seek registered professionals with proven project experience. A private online qualification in smart cities or rail can support your profile, but it does not guarantee work on any project. Speak to potential employers about how they view it.
Can I study alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help pay?
Yes, the programme is 100% online, so you can study around work, though you need a reasonable level of English as teaching is in English. Master's programmes take 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with a technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Many employers in South Africa fund professional development, so ask yours.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the PropTech and ConTech ecosystem and segments.
Apply digital technologies to construction management.
Evaluate technological solutions for the real estate market.
Analyse the regulatory framework applicable to new solutions.
Identify routes to financing and investment in innovation.
Assess the environmental and social impact of solutions.
Design a viable PropTech or ConTech proposal that complies with regulations.
Who it's for
- PropTech analyst who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- Construction innovation manager who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- Real estate digital transformation consultant who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- ConTech entrepreneur who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- Real estate regulatory adviser who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- Product manager for real estate platforms who wants to specialise in PropTech and ConTech: Innovation and Regulation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter real estate development and management.
What you'll work with
- Law 12/2023 on the right to housing
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 on European Crowdfunding Service Providers
- Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 on Construction Products
- Royal Decree 314/2006 Technical Building Code
- Law 10/2010 on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing
- Law 7/2020 on the Digital Transformation of the Financial System (Sandbox)
- ISO 19650 Organization of Information in BIM
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Definition and segments of PropTech1.2Definition and segments of ConTech1.3Real estate and construction value chain1.4Map of start-ups and investment in Spain1.5Productivity and digitalisation of the sector1.6Smart buildings and connected buildings1.7Residential, commercial and rental PropTech1.8Business models of real estate platforms1.9Barriers to technology adoption1.10Case study: map of PropTech players in a city
2.1BIM and project information2.2Industrialisation and modular construction2.33D printing in building2.4Robotics and automation on site2.5Drones and laser scanning for monitoring2.6Digital site management and collaborative platforms2.7IoT sensors on site and occupational safety2.8Digital product passport in construction2.9Embodied carbon footprint and LCA software2.10Laboratory: site monitoring with point clouds
3.1Automated valuation models (AVM)3.2Big data on prices and the market3.3Tokenisation and real estate blockchain3.4Crowdfunding and investment platforms3.5Digital management of rentals and communities3.6Virtual tours and building digital twins3.7Building management systems (BMS)3.8Digital energy certification3.9Artificial intelligence in housing search3.10Practice: AVM model with open data
4.1Housing Law and rental regulation4.2Prevention of money laundering in real estate transactions4.3European regulation on crypto-assets (MiCA)4.4Crowdfunding platforms4.5Technical Building Code and innovative products4.6Construction products regulation4.7Technical suitability documents4.8Data protection in smart buildings4.9Artificial intelligence and non-discrimination in housing4.10Case study: regulatory analysis of a tokenisation platform
5.1Regulatory sandboxes and their application5.2Start-up financing: venture capital and ENISA5.3Impact indicators and ESG criteria5.4European taxonomy in building5.5Affordable housing and innovation5.6Public procurement of ConTech solutions5.7Construction digitalisation strategies5.8Collaboration between developers and start-ups5.9Assessment of success and failure cases5.10Workshop: business plan for a ConTech solution
6.1Identifying the sector's problem6.2Market and competitor analysis6.3Technological solution proposal6.4Applicable regulatory analysis6.5Business model and financing6.6Pilot and validation metrics6.7Environmental and social impact6.8Scaling roadmap6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Revit, Procore, Matterport, One Click LCA, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real regulatory evaluation procedures for a real estate investment platform, site monitoring with laser scanning and BIM, and development of an automated valuation model. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the PropTech and ConTech ecosystem and segments.
Apply digital technologies to construction management.
Evaluate technological solutions for the real estate market.
Analyse the regulatory framework applicable to new solutions.
Identify routes to financing and investment in innovation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Autodesk Revit, Procore, Matterport, One Click LCA, Python. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is proprietary training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Please check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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