CATIA Tools Course for Aerospace Design
About our
The CATIA Tools for Aerospace Design course focuses on training in the use of CATIA, a leading computer-aided design (CAD) software applied to the aerospace industry. Participants learn to create high-precision 3D models, optimize designs, and simulate the behavior of aeronautical components. It emphasizes the practical application of CATIA for the development of aircraft, components, and systems, covering everything from conceptualization to manufacturing. It provides the necessary skills for aerospace engineering, structural design, and 3D modeling. The course offers hands-on experience with specific CATIA modules, such as surface modeling, component assembly, and design simulation. Students gain knowledge of blueprint interpretation and the use of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) tools. This training prepares participants for roles such as CAD designers, design engineers, and 3D modeling specialists, enhancing opportunities in the aerospace industry.
CATIA Tools Course for Aerospace Design
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
620 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Advanced mastery of CATIA for aerospace design: Modeling, simulation and analysis.
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Model, simulate, and analyze complex aeronautical components using CATIA, including fuselages, wings, and flight control systems.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate the strength, stiffness, and dynamic behavior of aerospace structures.
- Master CATIA simulation tools to predict aircraft behavior under different flight conditions and loads.
Develop detailed and accurate 3D models, optimizing the design to meet performance and structural requirements.
Apply advanced parametric modeling and generative design techniques to optimize the design and manufacturing of components.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Use CATIA to create manufacturing drawings and detailed technical documentation.
Integrate aerospace engineering knowledge, including aerodynamics, materials, and manufacturing processes, with CATIA capabilities.
2. CATIA Aerospace: Component Design, Virtual Testing and Optimization.
- Advanced 3D modeling of complex aerospace components using CATIA.
- Design of aerodynamic surfaces, fuselages, and internal structures.
- Performance of simulations and finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural behavior.
- Optimization of designs to reduce weight and improve performance and efficiency.
- Application of manufacturing and assembly techniques for aerospace components.
- Analysis of stresses and strains under different loading conditions.
- Evaluation of the aerodynamics of aircraft components and systems.
- Design and analysis of flight control systems.
- Use of CATIA for the creation of virtual models and prototypes.
- Data integration and collaboration in aerospace design projects.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Aerospace Design with CATIA: 3D Modeling, Structural Analysis and Virtual Testing.
4. Aerospace Design with CATIA: 3D Modeling, Structural Analysis, and Virtual Testing.
- Model complex aerospace components in 3D using CATIA, including fuselage, wing, and empennage structures.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate strength, stiffness, and structural behavior under various loads.
- Simulate and analyze the aerodynamic behavior of aircraft, including lift, drag, and stability.
- Apply the principles of mechanics of materials and structural theory to the design and analysis of aerospace components.
- Use CATIA to perform fatigue and service life analyses of components.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded Joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Generate manufacturing drawings and detailed technical documentation for the production of aerospace components.
Understand aerospace industry regulations and standards, including FAA and EASA regulations.
5. CATIA: Aerospace Design, Simulation and Analysis of Rotating Systems.
5. CATIA: Aerospace Design, Simulation, and Analysis of Rotating Systems
- Modeling and simulation of rotors with CATIA.
- Finite element analysis (FEA) of rotating systems.
- Design of helicopter blades and components.
- Study of rotor aerodynamics and aeroelasticity.
- Simulation of flight and load scenarios.
- Evaluation of structural dynamics and vibrations.
- Analysis of flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimensioning of laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
- Implementation of damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
- Design optimization to reduce weight and improve performance.
- Integration of systems and components into the overall design.
- Generation of reports and detailed technical documentation.
6. Advanced design and simulation in CATIA for the aerospace industry: Modeling, analysis and optimization of systems.
Here is the requested content:
6. Advanced Design and Simulation in CATIA for the Aerospace Industry: Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization of Systems.
- 3D parametric modeling of complex aeronautical components.
- Assembly simulation and motion definition in CATIA.
- Finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate stresses, deformations, and strains.
- Topological and parametric optimization for lightweighting structures.
- Vibration and stability analysis:
- Analysis of flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Design and analysis of composite materials:
- Dimensioning of laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
- Design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for Assembly (DFA).
Geometric tolerances and quality control.
Implementation of damage tolerance and NDT concepts (UT/RT/thermography).
Generation of manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
Practical case studies in the aerospace sector.
Who this program is for:
CATIA Tools Course for Aerospace Design
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or related engineers.
- Professionals from rotary-wing/eVTOL aircraft OEMs, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) companies, consulting firms, and technology centers.
- Specialists in Flight Testing, Aeronautical Certification, Avionics, Control Systems, and Flight Dynamics who wish to deepen their knowledge.
- Personnel from aeronautical regulators/authorities and profiles involved in UAM/eVTOL who require skills in compliance and design.
Recommendations: Prior knowledge of aerodynamics, systems control, and structural analysis is recommended. Fluency in English and/or Spanish at level B2+ / C1 is required. We offer bridging tracks for those who need to strengthen their knowledge.
- 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.
Module 1 — Introduction to Aerospace Design with CATIA
1.1 Aerospace Design Fundamentals and CATIA
1.2 CATIA Interface and Working Environment
1.3 Basic 3D Modeling: Part Design
1.4 Simulation Concepts and Structural Analysis
1.5 Designing Simple Aerospace Components
1.6 Introduction to Optimization in CATIA
1.7 Aerospace Industry-Specific Tools and Functionalities
1.8 Workflows and Best Practices in Design with CATIA
1.9 Integrating CATIA with Other Design and Simulation Tools
1.10 Practical Examples and Case Studies
2.2 Aerospace Component Modeling
3.2 Aircraft Structure Design
4.3 Critical Assemblies Simulation
5.4 Aerodynamic Surface Design and Optimization
6.5 Tolerance and Fit Analysis
7.6 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Design
8.7 Cabin Interior Design
9.8 Virtual Fatigue and Strength Testing
20.9 Composite Component Design
22.20 Electronic Systems Integration
3.3 CATIA Modeling: Complex Surfaces and Aircraft Design
3.2 Component Design: Lightweight Structures and Composite Materials
3.3 CATIA Simulation: Structural and Fluid Analysis
3.4 Optimization: Parametric Design and Topological Optimization
3.5 Virtual Testing: Fatigue and Durability Analysis
3.6 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
3.7 Systems Integration: Wiring and Hydraulic Systems
3.8 Data Management: PLM and Version Control
3.9 Case Studies: Practical Application of Knowledge
3.30 Trends in Aerospace Design: Sustainability and New Technologies
4.4 Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion Systems
4.2 Fundamentals of 3D Modeling in CATIA
4.3 Structural Analysis with CATIA: Principles and Applications
4.4 Virtual Testing in CATIA: Simulation and Validation
4.5 Aerospace Component Design in CATIA
4.6 Optimization of Aerospace Designs in CATIA
4.7 Systems Integration and Assembly Design
4.8 Failure Analysis and Reliability in CATIA
4.9 Virtual Prototype Design
4.40 Applications and Case Studies
5.5 Introduction to CATIA for Aerospace Design: Interface and Essential Tools
5.5 3D Modeling of Basic Components: Housings, Structures, and Assemblies
5.3 Advanced Modeling Techniques: Complex Surfaces and Parametric Modeling
5.4 Assembly Simulation: Defining Constraints and Motion Analysis
5.5 Stress Analysis: Fundamentals and Basic Configurations
5.6 Design Optimization: Introduction and Initial Strategies
5.7 Practical Cases: Modeling and Simulation of Simple Aerospace Components
5.8 Model Validation: Error Verification and Parameter Adjustment
5.9 Design Documentation: Creating Drawings and Technical Reports
5.50 Data Integration: Importing and Exporting CAD Formats
5.5 Design of Aerodynamic Components: Wings, Fuselages, and Stabilizers 5.5 Structural Design: Frames, ribs, and spars.
5.3 Systems Design: Landing gear, flight control systems, and mechanical components.
5.4 Virtual Testing: Static and dynamic analysis of components.
5.5 Design Optimization: Weight reduction, performance improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
5.6 Design for Manufacturing: Design for assembly and machining.
5.7 Case Studies: Design of specific aerospace components.
5.8 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and its integration into CATIA.
5.9 Tolerance and Fit Analysis.
5.50 Generation of detailed technical documentation for manufacturing.
3.5 Introduction to Optimization in CATIA: Methods and algorithms.
3.5 Topological Optimization: Design of lightweight and efficient structures.
3.3 Parametric Optimization: Adjusting design variables to improve performance. 3.4 Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Introduction and Configuration
3.5 Structural Analysis: Stresses, Deformations, and Safety Factors
3.6 Thermal Analysis: Heat Transfer and Temperature Simulation
3.7 Fatigue Analysis: Component Lifespan and Failure Evaluation
3.8 Case Studies: Optimization of Aerospace Components and Systems
3.9 Methodologies for Validating and Verifying Simulation Results
3.50 Implementing Optimization in the Design Process
4.5 Structural Analysis: Introduction to Fundamental Concepts and Principles
4.5 Linear Static Analysis: Definition of Loads, Constraints, and Analysis of Results
4.3 Modal Analysis: Natural Frequencies and Vibration Modes
4.4 Buckling Analysis: Critical Load and Structural Stability
4.5 Virtual Testing: Simulation of Flight Conditions and Load Tests 4.6 Fatigue Analysis: Predicting the service life of components.
4.7 Design of joints and connections: Welds, bolts, and rivets.
4.8 Case studies: Structural analysis and virtual testing of aeronautical components.
4.9 Evaluation of results and decision-making in design.
4.50 Design for safety and regulatory compliance.
5.5 Design of rotor systems: Blades, hubs, and control mechanisms.
5.5 Aerodynamic analysis of rotors: Airflow and performance.
5.3 Structural analysis of rotors: Stresses, vibrations, and fatigue.
5.4 Transmission design: Gearboxes, shafts, and bearings.
5.5 Vibration analysis: Identifying and mitigating problems.
5.6 Design of flight control systems: Mechanisms and actuators.
5.7 Flight simulation: Performance, stability, and control.
5.8 Case studies: Design and analysis of specific rotating systems.
5.9 Design optimization: Weight reduction, performance improvement, and safety enhancement.
5.50 Systems integration and functionality verification.
6.5 Advanced 3D modeling: Complex surfaces and parametric modeling.
6.5 Advanced finite element analysis (FEA): Element types and meshing.
6.3 Nonlinear structural analysis: Contacts, large deformations, and plasticity.
6.4 Dynamic analysis: Response to variable and transient loads.
6.5 Systems optimization: Multi-objective and multi-disciplinary.
6.6 Simulation of complex assemblies: Interactions and constraints.
6.7 Fatigue and fracture analysis: Service life prediction.
6.8 Case studies: Modeling, analysis, and optimization of complex aerospace systems. 6.9 Design for Manufacturing and Maintenance
6.50 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Change Control
7.5 3D Modeling of Aerospace Components: Surface and Solid Design
7.5 Assembly Design: Component Assembly and Constraint Definition
7.3 Static Simulation: Analysis of Stresses, Deformations, and Safety Factors
7.4 Dynamic Simulation: Analysis of Vibrations and Motion
7.5 Flow Analysis: Simulation of Airflow Around Wings and Fuselage
7.6 Thermal Analysis: Simulation of Heat Transfer and Temperature Gradients
7.7 Lightweight Component Design: Optimization for Weight Reduction
7.8 Case Studies: Modeling, Simulation, and Design of Components and Assemblies
7.9 Design of Flight Control Systems and Actuators 7.50 Generation of documentation and drawings for manufacturing.
8.5 Design of aerospace components: Structures, fuselages, and aerodynamic components.
8.5 Modeling of complex components: Advanced surfaces and solids.
8.3 Structural analysis: Stresses, strains, and safety factors.
8.4 Modal analysis: Vibrations and natural frequencies.
8.5 Thermal analysis: Heat transfer simulation.
8.6 Design of joints and connections: Welds, bolts, and rivets.
8.7 Design optimization: Weight reduction and performance improvement.
8.8 Case studies: Modeling and analysis of specific aerospace components.
8.9 Generation of technical reports and documentation.
8.50 Integration with data management and version control systems.
6.6 CATIA Model Design: 3D modeling for aerospace components.
6.2 Structural Analysis: Load and stress simulation in CATIA.
6.3 Design Optimization: Improving performance and efficiency.
6.4 Component Design: Creating detailed models.
6.5 Virtual Testing: Performance and behavior simulation.
6.6 Rotating Systems: Design and analysis in CATIA.
6.7 Advanced Modeling: Specialized techniques and tools.
6.8 Simulation Analysis: Interpreting results and making decisions.
6.9 Systems Integration: Design and analysis of complex systems.
6.60 Manufacturing Considerations: Design for manufacturing and assembly.
- 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.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- 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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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).