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Basic circuit racing course

Basic Track Racing Course

This course provides an essential introduction to fundamental techniques for optimizing performance and safety when driving vehicles on closed circuits. It covers key aspects such as selecting the ideal racing line, throttle and brake control, and the correct driving position to maximize control and speed. It focuses on developing skills to understand car behavior, identify reference points, and improve lap times through guided practice and applied track theory.

This course provides an essential introduction to the fundamental techniques for optimizing performance and safety when driving on closed circuits.

This course provides a solid foundation for more efficient and safer track driving, preparing participants for track day events, motorsport competitions, and the development of advanced skills. Students will learn to analyze and correct errors, adapt their driving to different types of vehicles and track conditions, with an emphasis on road safety and respect for the rules.

Duration3 months
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Circuit Design: Fundamentals and Practical Applications

02

Rotor Analysis and Optimization: An Integrated Approach

03

Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)

04

Basic Layout: Efficient Navigation on Circuits

05

Circuit Layout Mastery: Essential Navigation Skills

06

Circuits: Basic Layout and Strategic Navigation

07

Basic Circuit Layout: Mastery of Essential Techniques

08

Circuit Design: Mastery of Fundamental Techniques

Profile

Who it's for

  • Engineers with degrees in Naval Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Professionals in the naval industry: shipyards, naval design firms, shipowners, and shipping companies.
  • Experts in naval operations, including captains, deck officers, and engineer officers seeking to enhance their knowledge.
  • Personnel from maritime authorities and classification bodies with responsibilities in safety and navigation.
Recommended qualifications: Basic knowledge of navigation, hydrodynamics, and maritime safety; ES/EN B2+/C1. Previous experience in the naval field will be considered an asset.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
  • Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
  • Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
  • Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
  • Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
  • Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Syllabus

10 modules

  1. Module 1 — Introduction to Naval Route Planning
  2. 1.1Fundamental Principles of Naval Route Planning
  3. 1.2Navigation Instruments and Basic Charting
  4. 1.3Interpretation of Nautical Symbols and Conventions
  5. 1.4Planning Simple Routes: Initial Layout
  6. 1.5Calculating Distances and Course
  7. 1.6Using Layout Tools: Rulers and Compasses
  8. 1.7Environmental Factors: Currents and Winds
  9. 1.8Practical Exercises: Laying Out Simple Routes
  10. 1.9Introduction to Navigational Safety
  11. 1.10Introduction to the Concept of Strategic Navigation
  1. 2.2Introduction to Rotor Analysis: Key Concepts
  2. 2.2Rotor Geometry and Design: Fundamental Elements
  3. 2.3Airflow and Fluid Dynamics Applied to Rotors
  4. 2.4Rotor Modeling and Simulation: Tools and Techniques
  5. 2.5Rotor Performance Analysis: Efficiency and Power
  6. 2.6Rotor Optimization: Methods and Strategies
  7. 2.7Rotor Materials and Manufacturing: Technical Considerations
  8. 2.8Rotor Failure and Risk Analysis: Safety and Reliability
  9. 2.9Rotor Applications in the Shipbuilding Industry
  10. 2.20Case Studies: Analysis and Optimization of Specific Rotors
  1. 3.3Course Layout: Navigation Fundamentals
  2. 3.2Course and Distance Analysis in Course Layouts
  3. 3.3Instrumentation and Equipment for Course Layouts
  4. 3.4Nautical Charts and Their Application in Course Layouts
  5. 3.5Position Calculation and Course Correction
  6. 3.6Environmental Factors and Their Influence on Course Layouts
  7. 3.7Route Planning and Selection of Control Points
  8. 3.8Navigation Techniques in Adverse Conditions
  9. 3.9Safety in Course Layout Navigation
  10. 3.30Practical Exercises and Course Layout Simulations
  1. 4.4Introduction to Basic Course Design: Fundamental Navigation Concepts
  2. 4.2Key Course Elements: Identification and Functions
  3. 4.3Essential Navigation Instruments for Course Design
  4. 4.4Course Planning: Route Selection and Reference Points
  5. 4.5Course Design Techniques in Visibility Conditions: Visual Navigation
  6. 4.6Course Design in Low Visibility Conditions: Use of Instruments and Radar
  7. 4.7Calculating Distances, Bearings, and Time: Fundamentals
  8. 4.8Drift and Current Correction: Course Adjustments
  9. 4.9Navigation Practice: Exercises and Course Simulation
  10. 4.40Error Analysis and Continuous Improvement in Course Design
  1. 5.5Fundamentals of Course Planning: Key Concepts
  2. 5.5Nautical Symbols and Course Representation
  3. 5.3Route Planning: Distance, Bearing, and Time
  4. 5.4Navigation Instruments and Their Use in Course Planning
  5. 5.5Position Calculation and Error Correction
  6. 5.6Environmental Factors: Currents, Wind, and Tides
  7. 5.7Navigation Techniques: Dead Reckoning, Visual Navigation, and Electronic Navigation
  8. 5.8Using Nautical Charts and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  9. 5.9Risk Assessment and Decision Making in Navigation
  10. 5.50Course Planning Practice: Navigation Exercises and Simulations
  1. 6.6Circuit Design Principles: Key Concepts
  2. 6.2Circuit Navigation Instruments and Tools
  3. 6.3Circuit Route Planning: Initial Analysis
  4. 6.4Circuit Navigation Techniques: Positioning and Orientation
  5. 6.5Environmental Factors and Their Impact on Circuit Design
  6. 6.6Strategic Circuit Navigation: Key Decisions
  7. 6.7Safety and Contingency Procedures
  8. 6.8Real-Time Adaptation and Adjustments
  9. 6.9Navigation Practices in Different Environments
  10. 6.60Track Design Review and Optimization
  1. 7.7Course Planning Fundamentals: Key Concepts and Tools
  2. 7.2Interpreting Nautical Charts and Relevant Symbols
  3. 7.3Route Planning: Determining Bearings and Distances
  4. 7.4Calculating Drift and Course Correction
  5. 7.7Using Navigational Instruments: Compass, GPS, and Others
  6. 7.6Navigating in Different Conditions: Wind, Current, and Visibility
  7. 7.7Basic Maneuvers: Tacking and Course Changes
  8. 7.8Identifying and Avoiding Hazards: Obstacles and Restricted Areas
  9. 7.9Navigating in Emergency Situations: Protocols and Actions
  10. 7.70Course Planning Practice: Navigation Exercises and Simulations
  1. 8.8Principles of Naval Navigation: Key Concepts
  2. 8.8Navigation Instruments: Selection and Use
  3. 8.3Nautical Charts: Interpretation and Application
  4. 8.4Course and Distance: Fundamental Calculations
  5. 8.5Course Correction: Influence of Currents and Wind
  6. 8.6Navigation in Restricted Waters: Navigation Strategies
  7. 8.7Maritime Signals: Identification and Meaning
  8. 8.8Dead Reckoning: Techniques and Accuracy
  9. 8.8GPS and Other Systems: Integration into Navigation
  10. 8.80Practical Cases: Analysis of Real-World Situations
  1. 9.9Principles of Electronic Circuit Design
  2. 9.9Basic Components and Their Functions: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
  3. 9.3Ohm's Law and Analysis of Simple Circuits
  4. 9.4Circuit Simulation Software
  5. 9.5Practical Applications of Circuits in Naval Systems
  6. 9.6Integrated Circuit Design
  7. 9.7Circuit Design for Communication
  8. 9.8Fundamentals of Circuit Programming
  9. 9.9Design of Complex Circuits
  10. 9.90Applications of Technology
  11. 9.9Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics
  12. 9.9Rotor Theory and Its Key Parameters
  13. 9.3Rotor Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, Efficiency
  14. 9.4Design and Optimization of Airfoils
  15. 9.5Material Selection and Rotor Manufacturing
  16. 9.6Rotor Dynamics and Vibrations
  17. 9.7Rotor failure analysis and maintenance.
  18. 9.8Rotor modeling and simulation.
  19. 9.9Wind tunnel testing and validation.
  20. 9.90Advanced analysis techniques.
  21. 3.9Introduction to navigation and its importance.
  22. 3.9Nautical charts and symbols.
  23. 3.3Use of navigational instruments: compass, GPS, radar.
  24. 3.4Maritime route planning.
  25. 3.5Factors affecting navigation: currents, winds.
  26. 3.6Navigational safety: rules of the road, maritime signals.
  27. 3.7Coastal navigation and dead reckoning.
  28. 3.8Positioning and course correction techniques.
  29. 3.9Basic maneuvers and navigation in adverse conditions.
  30. 3.90Advanced navigation and celestial navigation.
  31. 4.9Basic concepts of circuit navigation. 4.9 Interpretation of nautical charts and signals.
  32. 4.3Determining position: latitude and longitude.
  33. 4.4Calculating course and distance.
  34. 4.5Using navigational tools: ruler, compass.
  35. 4.6Route planning: selecting waypoints.
  36. 4.7Navigation with GPS and other electronic systems.
  37. 4.8Identifying and avoiding obstacles.
  38. 4.9Safety and emergency considerations.
  39. 4.90Navigation practice in different scenarios.
  40. 5.9Interpretation of nautical charts and symbols.
  41. 5.9Planning complex routes.
  42. 5.3Using advanced instruments: radar, sonar.
  43. 5.4Dead reckoning and error correction.
  44. 5.5Navigation techniques in adverse weather conditions.
  45. 5.6Handling emergency situations: mayday, distress. 5.7 Coordination with other vessels and maritime authorities.
  46. 5.8Night navigation and navigation in reduced visibility.
  47. 5.9Navigation simulations and exercises.
  48. 5.90Navigation strategies in different scenarios.
  49. 6.9Navigation strategies in different scenarios.
  50. 6.9Risk analysis and decision-making.
  51. 6.3Use of advanced navigation tools.
  52. 6.4Navigation in restricted and congested waters.
  53. 6.5Optimized route planning: efficiency and safety.
  54. 6.6Management of maritime information and communications.
  55. 6.7Navigation in areas of high commercial activity.
  56. 6.8Resolution of navigational conflicts.
  57. 6.9Navigation in extreme weather conditions.
  58. 6.90Legal and regulatory aspects of navigation.
  59. 7.9Analysis of navigation data and performance.
  60. 7.9Use of navigation software and digital cartography. 7.3 Advanced Positioning Techniques: Differential GPS
  61. 7.4Navigation in Areas of Heavy Maritime Traffic
  62. 7.5Route Optimization for Fuel and Time Savings
  63. 7.6Integration of Navigation Systems: Radar, AIS, ECDIS
  64. 7.7Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Navigation
  65. 7.8Navigation in Contaminated Areas
  66. 7.9Collision Avoidance Strategies
  67. 7.90Advanced Techniques for Adverse Conditions
  68. 8.9Fundamental Concepts of Navigation and Cartography
  69. 8.9Interpretation of Nautical Charts and Symbols
  70. 8.3Principles of Positioning and Course Determination
  71. 8.4Use of Basic Navigation Instruments: Compass, Ruler
  72. 8.5Route Planning and Selection of Landmarks
  73. 8.6Factors Affecting Navigation: Currents, Winds 8.7 Navigational Safety: Steering Rules, Maritime Signals.
  74. 8.8Coastal Navigation and Dead Reckoning.
  75. 8.9Navigation Techniques in Adverse Weather Conditions.
  76. 8.90Fundamentals of Using Electronic Navigation Systems.
  77. 9.9Basic Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law.
  78. 9.9Electronic Components: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors.
  79. 9.3Series and Parallel Circuits.
  80. 9.4Circuit Simulation and Design.
  81. 9.5Alternating Current and Direct Current Circuits.
  82. 9.6Using Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
  83. 9.7Filter and Amplifier Circuits.
  84. 9.8Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design.
  85. 9.9Integrated Circuits and Microcontrollers.
  86. 9.90Advanced Circuit Applications.
  1. 1.1Rotor Design: Fundamental Principles
  2. 1.2Flow Analysis: Understanding Air Behavior
  3. 1.3Rotor Shape Optimization: Efficiency and Performance
  4. 1.4Track Layout: Basic Concepts
  5. 1.5Track Navigation: Layout and Strategy
  6. 1.6Practical Application: Rotor Integration and Layout
  7. 1.7Case Studies: Real-World Examples
  8. 1.8Final Project: Evaluation and Presentation
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

  • Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
  • Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
  • SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
  • Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry Mentored:teachers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible modality(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

**Amateur racing driver** (Karting, Slalom)**Circuit Driving Instructor** (Karting, Slalom)**Circuit Technician** (Configuration, Basic Maintenance)**Amateur circuit driver** (Engineering categories, Track days)**Amateur Circuit Driver** (Track days, Local Events)**Amateur Circuit Driver** (Track days, Local Events)
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
  • Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
  • Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
  • Fees:
    • Single payment: 10% discount.
    • Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%. Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review. Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships. See "Calendar & Calls for Applications," "Scholarships & Grants," and "Fees & Financing" in the SEIUM mega-menu.

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