Diploma in International Demining Standards (IMAS/UN)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in international demining standards (IMAS/UN). 8 modules covering the international legal framework, IMAS, land release, clearance requirements, accreditation and monitoring, information management and the social and humanitarian dimension, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international legal framework for mine action.
Interpret the structure and content of the IMAS.
Apply the principles of evidence-based land release.
Manage the accreditation, monitoring and quality of organisations.
Integrate information management into demining programmes.
Take into account gender, diversity and communities in mine action.
Draft national standards aligned with IMAS.
Who it's for
- Mine action programme managers.
- IMAS standards specialists.
- Demining quality managers.
- Mine action information analysts.
- Humanitarian policy advisers.
- Land release coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- IMAS 07.10 (management of demining operations)
- IMAS 08.10 (non-technical survey)
- IMAS 09.10 (clearance requirements)
- IMAS 07.11 (land release)
- IMAS 07.30 (accreditation of organisations)
- Ottawa Convention (prohibition of anti-personnel mines)
- Amended Protocol II (Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (prohibition of cluster munitions)
- IMSMA Core
- QGIS
- ArcGIS Survey123
- KoboToolbox
8 modules
1.1History of mine action1.2The Ottawa Convention1.3Amended Protocol II and Protocol V1.4Convention on Cluster Munitions1.5Obligations of States Parties1.6Clearance deadlines and extensions1.7Victim assistance1.8Transparency reports1.9International humanitarian law1.10Case study: analysis of an extension request
2.1Structure of the IMAS2.2Standards review process2.3National mine action standards2.4IMAS 04.10 terminology2.5Quality management principles2.6Relationship with ISO standards2.7Application in diverse contexts2.8Complementary technical notes2.9Sector stakeholders2.10Workshop: adapting an IMAS into a national standard
3.1Principles of IMAS 07.113.2Non-technical survey3.3Technical survey3.4Cancellation, reduction and clearance3.5Confirmed and suspected hazardous areas3.6Evidence-based decision-making3.7Documentation of land release3.8Handover to communities3.9Residual risk3.10Practical exercise: analysis of a land release file
4.1IMAS 09.10 clearance requirements4.2Clearance depths4.3Manual clearance: principles4.4Mine detection dogs4.5Mechanical assets4.6Test and evaluation of equipment4.7Clearance quality control4.8Stockpile destruction4.9Ammunition management4.10Case study: clearance requirements for an agricultural area
5.1Accreditation of organisations under IMAS 07.305.2Monitoring of operations5.3Internal and external quality control5.4Inspection sampling5.5Non-conformities5.6Incident investigation5.7Continuous improvement5.8External audits5.9Quality indicators5.10Workshop: monitoring plan for an organisation
6.1IMSMA systems6.2Field data collection6.3National databases6.4Mapping and GIS6.5Task prioritisation6.6Reports and statistics6.7Data quality6.8Personal data protection6.9Information sharing6.10Lab: recording a task in IMSMA Core
7.1Risk education7.2Gender and diversity approach7.3Community participation7.4Development and mine action7.5Environment in demining7.6International funding7.7Donor coordination7.8Impact evaluation7.9Exit strategy and national sustainability7.10Case study: prioritisation using community criteria
8.1Context of the country studied8.2International obligations8.3Analysis of the national standard8.4Gaps against IMAS8.5Land release proposal8.6Quality system8.7Information management plan8.8Recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS Survey123 and KoboToolbox, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: analysis of a land release file, audit of an organisation's procedures and review of compliance with the Ottawa Convention. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IMAS 07.10, IMAS 08.10, IMAS 09.10, IMAS 07.11, IMAS 07.30, Ottawa Convention, Amended Protocol II, Convention on Cluster Munitions.
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 IMSMA Core, QGIS, ArcGIS Survey123 and KoboToolbox, 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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