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Course on the Future of Global Urban Regulation

Online course of 300 hours in the Future of Global Urban Regulation. 6 modules covering the Paris Agreement (2015), Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the European Climate Law and Futures Platform. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the megatrends that shape urban regulation.

02

Understand the role of cities in international law.

03

Interpret the new European climate regulation with local impact.

04

Evaluate the regulatory challenges of emerging technologies.

05

Compare urban regulatory models across different regions.

06

Apply foresight methods to regulation.

07

Develop long-term regulatory roadmaps.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Foresight analyst looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Urban international relations adviser looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Public policy consultant looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Climate strategy technician looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Researcher in urban studies looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Strategic planning manager looking to specialise in the Future of Global Urban Regulation.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter local government.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Paris Agreement (2015)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, European Climate Law
  • Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of buildings
  • Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
  • UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda (2016)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on Nature Restoration
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
  • Directive 2007/60/EC on floods
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Urbanisation and UN projections
  2. 1.2Climate change and urban adaptation
  3. 1.3Ageing and new demands
  4. 1.4Migration and diversity
  5. 1.5Digital transformation and automation
  6. 1.6Global housing crisis
  7. 1.7Geopolitical fragmentation
  8. 1.8Pandemics and urban health
  9. 1.9Foresight scenarios
  10. 1.10Workshop: megatrend analysis for a city
  1. 2.1Cities as international actors
  2. 2.2New Urban Agenda and its follow-up
  3. 2.3Paris Agreement and local commitments
  4. 2.4Covenant of Mayors for Climate
  5. 2.5Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction
  6. 2.6Right to the city
  7. 2.7C40, ICLEI and UCLG networks
  8. 2.8Voluntary Local Reviews
  9. 2.9Urban diplomacy
  10. 2.10Case study: climate commitments of a city network
  1. 3.1Climate neutrality and the 100 Climate-Neutral Cities mission
  2. 3.2European Climate Law
  3. 3.3Recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
  4. 3.4Social Climate Fund
  5. 3.5Emissions trading for buildings and transport
  6. 3.6Adaptation and the European Strategy
  7. 3.7Flood risk maps
  8. 3.8Nature Restoration Regulation
  9. 3.9IPCC reports on cities
  10. 3.10Case study: municipal obligations under the EPBD
  1. 4.1Artificial intelligence in public services
  2. 4.2Urban digital twins
  3. 4.3Autonomous vehicles and drones
  4. 4.4Urban data spaces
  5. 4.5European digital identity
  6. 4.6AFIR charging infrastructure
  7. 4.7Cyber-resilience of essential services
  8. 4.8Algorithmic governance
  9. 4.9Neurorights and emerging rights
  10. 4.10Workshop: regulatory map of an urban technology
  1. 5.1European model of preventive regulation
  2. 5.2Anglo-Saxon model and litigation-driven regulation
  3. 5.3Centralised planning in China
  4. 5.4Latin American cities and city statutes
  5. 5.5Gulf megaprojects
  6. 5.6Private cities and special zones
  7. 5.7Regulatory convergence and divergence
  8. 5.8Policy transfer
  9. 5.9Comparative evaluation of outcomes
  10. 5.10Practice: comparison of land-use regimes
  1. 6.1Defining the time horizon
  2. 6.2Identifying drivers of change
  3. 6.3Building scenarios
  4. 6.4Regulatory implications
  5. 6.5Regulatory roadmap
  6. 6.6Policy recommendations
  7. 6.7Comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks
  8. 6.8Monitoring indicators for the roadmap
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Futures Platform, Miro, Vensim, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for building urban future scenarios, comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks and drafting a regulatory roadmap. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the time horizon

Analyse the megatrends that shape urban regulation.

Identifying drivers of change

Understand the role of cities in international law.

Building scenarios

Interpret the new European climate regulation with local impact.

Regulatory implications

Evaluate the regulatory challenges of emerging technologies.

Regulatory roadmap

Compare urban regulatory models across different regions.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Foresight analystUrban international relations adviserPublic policy consultantClimate strategy technicianResearcher in urban studiesStrategic planning manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Futures Platform, Miro, Vensim and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area can be recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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