Course on Urban Co-design Strategies
About our
The Urban Co-design Strategies Course explores innovative methodologies for the planning and design of urban spaces, focusing on citizen participation and interdisciplinary collaboration. It addresses the use of tools such as urban data analysis, 3D visualization, and impact simulations, promoting the creation of sustainable and resilient environments. It focuses on integrating concepts such as urban mobility, inclusive public spaces, and local economic development, with the aim of generating urban projects with greater social impact. The course offers opportunities for hands-on learning through workshops and projects that simulate real-world challenges, fostering the development of skills in communication, negotiation, and project management. Participants will explore successful case studies and learn to apply conceptual frameworks such as urban ecology and data-driven planning. This training prepares professionals to lead urban transformation projects, promoting social innovation and community well-being.
Course on Urban Co-design Strategies
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
750 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Mastery of Urban Co-design Strategies for Sustainable Cities
- Understand the fundamental principles of urban co-design, including interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen participation.
- Analyze the specific needs and challenges of cities in terms of sustainability, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects.
- Evaluate co-design tools and methodologies, such as workshops, surveys, interviews, and simulations, for generating ideas and solutions.
- Apply co-design strategies in the development of sustainable urban projects, such as public space planning, waste management, and urban mobility.
- Integrate sustainability criteria into urban design, including energy efficiency, the use of eco-friendly materials, and resilience to climate change.
- Use geographic information systems (GIS) and other digital tools for the analysis and visualization of urban data.
- Develop communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate co-design proposals to different audiences. audiences.
Promote citizen participation in the co-design process, fostering collaboration and community empowerment.
Identify and evaluate key urban sustainability indicators to monitor the impact of implemented projects.
Create strategies for the implementation and management of urban co-design projects, considering legal, financial, and management aspects.
2. **Analysis and Application of Collaborative Methods in Urban Design**
2. **Analysis and Application of Collaborative Methods in Urban Design**
- Understand the fundamentals of collaboration in urban design: history, evolution, and current trends.
- Identify and analyze different collaborative design methodologies: workshops, co-creation, design thinking, and digital platforms.
- Evaluate the role of stakeholders in the collaborative process: users, communities, experts, institutions, and governments.
- Apply tools and techniques for facilitating and managing collaborative projects: stakeholder mapping, engagement matrices, risk analysis, and conflict management.
- Develop effective communication, negotiation, and leadership skills for coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful collaborative urban projects: lessons learned and best practices.
- Design and implement a practical collaborative urban design project, using the tools and techniques Learned.
Evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impact of collaborative urban projects.
Explore the use of digital technologies for collaborative urban design: online platforms, 3D modeling, and data visualization.
Promote sustainability and resilience in collaborative urban design: strategies for climate change adaptation and citizen participation.
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. **Implementation of Participatory Approaches in Urban Development**
4. **Implementation of Participatory Approaches in Urban Development**
Understand the principles of participatory urban planning.
Identify and analyze stakeholders in urban development.
Design and facilitate effective participatory processes.
Apply citizen participation tools and techniques.
Evaluate the impact of participation on urban projects.
Manage conflicts and build consensus in urban development.
Integrate participation into urban decision-making.
Promote inclusion and equity in participatory processes.
Use digital technologies for citizen participation.
Develop communication strategies for participatory urban projects.
5. **Urban Co-design Strategies: Innovation and Citizen Participation**
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Identify and apply urban co-design methodologies to foster innovation in development projects.
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Evaluate and analyze citizen participation as a key element for the success and sustainability of urban interventions.
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Understand the different co-design tools and techniques, including workshops, surveys, and digital platforms, and their practical application.
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Develop skills for managing co-design projects, including planning, coordination, and results evaluation.
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Analyze successful urban co-design case studies, identifying best practices and key success factors.
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Promote collaboration among different stakeholders involved in urban development, including citizens, professionals, and local authorities.
- Applying co-design principles to address specific urban challenges, such as mobility, public space, housing, and the environment.
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Promoting creativity and innovation in urban planning and design through citizen participation and co-design.
6. **Urban Co-design: Methodologies and Practices for the Transformation of Cities**
6. **Urban Co-design: Methodologies and Practices for City Transformation**
- Understand the principles of urban co-design as a collaborative approach to city planning and design.
- Identify and apply co-design methodologies, including participatory workshops, surveys, interviews, and other citizen participation techniques.
- Evaluate best practices in urban co-design by analyzing case studies and successful examples of urban transformation.
- Use visualization and communication tools to facilitate the co-design process, such as models, plans, renderings, and presentations.
- Analyze the challenges and opportunities of urban co-design, including conflict management, social equity, and sustainability.
- Develop collaborative urban design proposals, considering aspects such as public space, mobility, housing, and the environment.
- Integrate Multidisciplinary perspectives in the co-design process, involving architects, urban planners, engineers, sociologists, economists, and other professionals.
Promote citizen participation in urban decision-making, empowering residents and other local stakeholders.
Evaluate the impact of co-design on urban quality of life, measuring the results in terms of social inclusion, sustainability, and livability.
Design strategies for the implementation and management of urban co-design projects, ensuring long-term viability and sustainability.
Who this program is for:
Course on Urban Co-design Strategies
- Professionals and advanced students in disciplines related to urban design, architecture, urban planning, and landscape design.
- Public officials and decision-makers in the areas of urban planning and territorial development.
- Members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and activists interested in citizen participation and urban sustainability.
- Consultants and advisors working on urban development and public space renewal projects.
- 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.
1.1 Key Concepts of Urban Co-design: Definition, Objectives, and Benefits
1.2 Evolution of Urban Design: From Traditional Design to Co-design
1.3 Fundamental Principles of Co-design: Participation, Collaboration, and Sustainability
1.4 The Role of Key Stakeholders: Citizens, Professionals, and Government
1.5 The Importance of Citizen Participation in Urban Planning
1.6 Challenges and Opportunities of Co-design in the Current Urban Context
1.7 Theoretical Framework of Co-design: Relevant References and Studies
1.8 Introduction to Co-design Tools and Methodologies
1.9 Ethics and Values in Urban Co-design
1.10 Case Study: Examples of Successful Co-design Projects
2.2 Foundations of Urban Co-design: Key Principles and Concepts
2.2 Participatory Research Techniques for Urban Analysis
2.3 Tools for Facilitating Co-design Workshops and Sessions
2.4 Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis Methodologies
2.5 Designing Collaborative Processes: Stages and Roles
2.6 Applying Digital Technologies for Citizen Participation
2.7 Evaluating and Monitoring Urban Co-design Projects
2.8 Conflict Management and Negotiation in Collaborative Environments
2.9 Case Studies: Examples of Successful Urban Co-design
2.20 Challenges and Opportunities of Urban Co-design in Practice
3.3 Introduction to Urban Co-design Tools
3.2 Participatory Research Techniques in Urban Design
3.3 Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis
3.4 Co-creation Workshops: Designing Effective Sessions
3.5 3D Modeling and Visualization in Collaborative Urban Design
3.6 Using Digital Platforms for Citizen Participation
3.7 Facilitation Techniques for Working Groups
3.8 Evaluation and Feedback in Co-design Processes
3.9 Data Analysis Tools for Urban Design
3.30 Case Studies: Applying Tools and Techniques
4.4 Foundations of Participation in Urban Development
4.2 Identifying Stakeholders and Their Roles
4.3 Designing Effective Participation Strategies
4.4 Tools and Techniques for Data Collection and Feedback
4.5 Analysis and Evaluation of Participatory Information
4.6 Integrating Participation into the Urban Planning Process
4.7 Communication and Dissemination in Participatory Urban Projects
4.8 Conflict Management and Problem Resolution in Collaborative Environments
4.9 Evaluating the Impact and Sustainability of Citizen Participation
4.40 Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Participatory Approaches
5.5 Foundations of Urban Sustainability
5.5 Principles of Co-design in the Urban Context
5.3 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
5.4 Theoretical Framework of Co-design for Sustainable Cities
5.5 Case Studies: Sustainable Cities and Co-design
5.6 Facilitation Techniques and Group Dynamics
5.7 Impact Assessment and Project Monitoring
5.8 Design of Collaborative Public Spaces
5.9 Integration of Technology in Co-design
5.50 Long-Term Vision and Strategic Planning
5.5 Introduction to Collaborative Methods
5.5 Stakeholder Mapping and Network Analysis
5.3 Participatory Design Workshops
5.4 Participatory Action Research Techniques
5.5 Collaborative 3D Modeling and Visualization
5.6 Use of Digital Platforms for Collaboration
5.7 Evaluation of Collaborative Methodologies
5.8 Conflict Management and Negotiation
5.9 Tools for Collaborative Decision-Making
5.50 Adapting Methods to Different Urban Contexts
3.5 Introduction to Co-design Tools
3.5 Collaborative Urban Design Software
3.3 Online Citizen Participation Platforms
3.4 Modeling and Simulation Tools
3.5 Data Mapping and Visualization Techniques
3.6 Use of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
3.7 Design of Surveys and Questionnaires
3.8 Communication and Dissemination Tools
3.9 Evaluation and Selection of Tools
3.50 Practical Application of Tools in Projects
4.5 Introduction to Participatory Approaches
4.5 Design of Participatory Processes
4.3 Group Facilitation Techniques
4.4 Project Communication and Dissemination
4.5 Involvement of Marginalized Groups
4.6 Social Impact Assessment
4.7 Design of Participation Indicators
4.8 Monitoring and Evaluation of Participation
4.9 Adaptation of Participatory Approaches
4.50 Case Studies of Participatory Urban Development
5.5 Introduction to Co-design Strategies
5.5 Design of Workshops and Participatory Sessions
5.3 Tools for Idea Generation
5.4 Prototyping and Modeling Techniques
5.5 Communication and Dissemination Strategies
5.6 Impact Assessment of Participation
5.7 Implementation of Citizen Participation
5.8 Conflict Management and Problem Resolution
5.9 Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
5.50 Successful Co-design Case Studies
6.5 Introduction to Co-design Methodologies
6.5 Selecting Appropriate Methodologies
6.3 Designing Co-design Processes
6.4 Integrating Research into Co-design
6.5 Participatory Data Analysis Techniques
6.6 Social and Environmental Impact Assessment
6.7 Managing Co-design Projects
6.8 Communicating and Disseminating Results
6.9 Adapting Methodologies to Different Contexts
6.50 Practical Cases of Urban Transformation
7.5 Introduction to the Practical and Participatory Approach
7.5 Identifying and Analyzing Urban Problems
7.3 Designing Participatory Workshops
7.4 Facilitation and Moderation Techniques
7.5 Developing Collaborative Solutions
7.6 Prototyping and Validating Ideas
7.7 Implementing and Evaluating Projects
7.8 Communicating and Disseminating Results
7.9 Collaborative Project Management
7.50 Real-World Case Studies
8.5 Introduction to Collaborative Urban Design
8.5 Principles of Urban Sustainability
8.3 Citizen Participation Techniques
8.4 Data Analysis and Needs Assessment
8.5 Design of Inclusive Public Spaces
8.6 Implementation of Sustainable Solutions
8.7 Social and Environmental Impact Assessment
8.8 Project Communication and Dissemination
8.9 Collaborative Project Management
8.50 Case Studies of Successful Urban Design
6.6 Foundations of Urban Co-design: Principles and Approaches
6.2 Collaborative Methodologies: Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Analysis
6.3 Facilitation Tools: Group Dynamics and Creative Techniques
6.4 Participatory Design: Workshops and Co-creation Sessions
6.5 Evaluation and Feedback: Methods for Measuring Impact
6.6 Implementation and Monitoring: Strategies for Sustainability
6.7 Case Studies: Examples of Successful Urban Co-design
6.8 Challenges and Solutions: Overcoming Obstacles in the Process
6.9 Adaptation and Scalability: How to Apply Co-design to Different Projects
6.60 Future of Urban Co-design: Trends and Opportunities
- 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”).