Diploma in Terminal Design, Airside and Security
The Diploma in Terminal, Airside, and Security Design provides comprehensive training in airport design, including critical areas such as terminals, airside, and airport security. It focuses on the application of international regulations, functional planning, architectural design, and airport operations management, integrating knowledge in civil engineering, architecture, and physical security. The program includes the study of advanced technologies for access control, surveillance systems, and emergency management, as well as the optimization of passenger flow and baggage handling.
It delves into the implementation of security standards such as ICAO and TSA, as well as risk analysis and comprehensive airport security management. The diploma program prepares professionals for roles such as airport designers, airport operations managers, airport security specialists, and design and security consultants, providing the necessary tools to face the challenges of the global airport industry.
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What you will be able to do
Terminal Design, Air Traffic Areas, and Security: A Comprehensive Diploma Program
Mastery of Terminal Design, Air Platforms, and Airport Security Protocols
Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
Architecture, Security, and Operations: A Diploma in Comprehensive Airport Design
Strategies in Terminal Design, Air Transit Zones, and Airport Security
Diploma in Airport Design: Terminals, Runways, and Air Safety
Exploration of Design, Operations, and Security in Terminals, Airside, and Air Safety
Mastery of Terminal Design, Airside Areas, and Aviation Security
Who it's for
- Professionals with degrees in Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Naval Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architecture, or fields related to port and airport construction and management.
- Experts in logistics, maritime and air transport, and port and airport operations who wish to expand their knowledge in terminal design and security.
- Managers and technical staff of port companies, airlines, port and airport authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Consultants and advisors specializing in the design and security of maritime and
- Airports.
- Professionals interested in the development of port and airport infrastructure projects, including the planning, design, and management of terminals.
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.
10 modules
- Module 1 — Introduction to Airport Design and Security
1.1Regulatory Framework and Civil Aviation Regulations1.2History and Evolution of Airport Design1.3Key Components of a Modern Airport1.4Terminal Design: Planning and Passenger Flow1.5Airside Areas: Runway, Apron, and Taxiway Design1.6Airport Security: Threats and Protective Measures1.7Security Management Systems (SMS)1.8Design of Perimeter Barriers and Access Control1.9Introduction to Airport Risk Assessment1.10Case Studies: Analysis of Successful and Problematic Airports1.10
2.2Passenger and Baggage Flow Design2.2Spatial Distribution and Terminal Capacity2.3Check-in and Security Area Design2.4Queue and Waiting Time Management2.5Boarding and Disembarkation Gate Design2.6Retail and Food Service Area Design2.7Baggage Handling Operations2.8Passenger Information Systems2.9Ground Traffic Flows and Access2.20Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Terminals2.20
3.3Terminal Conceptual Design: Passenger Layout and Flow3.2Security and Control Areas: Design and Optimization3.3Runway and Taxiway Design: Regulations and Standards3.4Baggage Handling Systems: Efficiency and Security3.5Lighting and Signage: Design and Functionality3.6Materials and Finishes: Durability and Aesthetics3.7Universal Accessibility: Inclusive Design3.8Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Design3.9Integration of Smart Technologies in the Terminal3.30Design of Retail Spaces and Waiting Areas
4.4International Airport Security Regulations and Standards4.2ICAO Standards and Recommendations and Other Relevant Organizations4.3Risk Management and Hazard Analysis at Airports4.4Airport Security Planning: Threats and Vulnerabilities4.5Access Controls and Perimeter Security4.6Baggage and Passenger Screening4.7Air Cargo Security4.8Incident and Emergency Response4.9Protection of Aviation Against Acts of Unlawful Interference4.40Airport Security Audits and Assessments2.4Terminal Design and Planning: Concepts and Principles2.2Passenger Flows and Queue Management2.3Space Allocation and Functional Design of Key Areas2.4Check-in and Security Screening Design 2.5 Design of boarding and disembarking areas.2.6Baggage handling and management systems.2.7Design of commercial and service areas.2.8Terminal operations and resource management.2.9Energy efficiency and sustainability in terminal design.2.40Smart technologies and automation in terminals.3.4Airside architecture design: concepts and principles.3.2Design of aircraft aprons and parking areas.3.3Design of taxiways and connections.3.4Design of lighting and signaling systems.3.5Physical and electronic security in airside areas.3.6Access control and surveillance in airside areas.3.7Security management in airside areas.3.8Fire protection and emergency response in airside areas.3.9Environmental impact and sustainability in airside areas. 3.40 Integration of security technologies into the airside architecture.4.4Terrorism and threat prevention strategies.4.2Security protocols for airport personnel.4.3Explosives and weapons detection systems.4.4Crisis management and emergency response.4.5Risk and vulnerability analysis.4.6Implementation of proactive security measures.4.7Protection of critical infrastructure.4.8Coordination with security agencies and law enforcement.4.9Airport security training and education.4.40Evaluation and continuous improvement of protection strategies.5.4Design and planning of runways.5.2Design of taxiways and parking aprons.5.3Design of lighting and signaling systems.5.4Evaluation of runway and traffic area capacity. 5.5 Air Traffic Management and Ground Movement Control5.6Safety in Runway and Transit Area Operations5.7Runway and Transit Area Maintenance and Conservation5.8Environmental Considerations in Runway Design5.9Design of Holding Areas and Holding Points5.40Implementation of Air Traffic Management Technologies6.4Design of Fire- and Explosion-Resistant Structures6.2Protection of Critical Infrastructure Against Attacks6.3Threat Detection and Rapid Response Systems6.4Fuel Handling and Storage Safety6.5Information Protection and Cybersecurity6.6Access Control and Physical Security in Sensitive Areas6.7Incident Response and Coordination with Security Agencies6.8Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis6.9Contingency and Disaster Recovery Plans 6.40 Implementation of security measures for aviation protection.
5.5Key Concepts of Airport Design5.5International Standards and Regulations5.3Airport Structure and Organization5.4Importance of Aviation Security5.5Threats and Risks in Aviation5.6Principles of Risk Management5.7Introduction to Physical and Cybersecurity5.8Airport Security Technologies5.9Emergency Response Planning5.50Regulatory Framework for Aviation Security5.5Functional Design of Airport Terminals5.5Passenger and Baggage Flow5.3Design of Check-in and Boarding Areas5.4Optimization of Commercial Spaces5.5Design of Waiting Areas and Transit Areas5.6Airport Operations Planning5.7Resource and Personnel Management 5.8 Flight Scheduling and Delay Management5.9Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)5.50Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Terminals3.5Principles of Airport Architecture3.5Façade Design and Aesthetics3.3Construction Materials and Sustainability3.4Interior Design and Comfort3.5Systems and Technology Integration3.6Impact-Resistant Structure Design3.7Protection Against Explosions and Other Events3.8Infrastructure Design Safety3.9Risk and Vulnerability Analysis3.50Implementation of Shielding Measures4.5Risk and Threat Assessment4.5Airport Security Protocols4.3Access Control and Perimeter Security4.4Passenger and Baggage Screening 4.5 Detection of explosives and weapons.4.6Protection against acts of unlawful interference.4.7Incident and emergency response.4.8Crisis management and communications.4.9Airport cybersecurity.4.50Legal and regulatory framework for security.5.5Runway and takeoff design.5.5Taxiway and apron design.5.3Approach and departure area design.5.4Signaling and lighting.5.5Air traffic management (ATM) systems.5.6Design of security areas.5.7Environmental considerations in design.5.8Capacity and efficiency analysis.5.9Runway maintenance and upkeep.5.50Airspace integration.6.5Design of explosion-resistant structures. 6.5 Aircraft and Passenger Protection6.3Early Warning and Detection Systems6.4Access Control and Perimeter Security6.5Protection Against Drone Attacks6.6Security Protocols in High-Risk Situations6.7Crisis Management and Emergency Communication6.8Vulnerability and Risk Analysis6.9Secure Facility Design6.50Regulatory Compliance and Security Standards
6.6Design of security systems in airport terminals6.2Access control protocols and risk management6.3Implementation of surveillance and monitoring systems6.4Airport security regulations and standards6.5Protection against internal and external threats6.6Emergency and crisis response strategies6.7Vulnerability analysis and risk assessment6.8Design of comprehensive security plans6.9Advanced security technologies6.60Audits and continuous improvement in aviation security6.7
- **Module 7 — Introduction to Airport Design and Security**
7.7History and evolution of airport design.7.2Regulatory framework and international standards.7.3Fundamental principles of aviation security.7.4Human factors in airport design.7.7Risk analysis and security management.7.6Passenger-centered design and user experience.7.7Sustainability and environmental responsibility in airports.7.8Emerging technologies in airport security.7.9Case studies: model airports in design and security.7.70Future trends in airport design and security.- **Module 2 — Terminal Design and Operations**
2.7Terminal planning and design: key concepts.2.2Spatial distribution and passenger and baggage flow.2.3Design of check-in, security, and customs areas.2.4Design of commercial and service areas.2.7Design of boarding and disembarking areas.2.6Optimization of airport operations.2.7Queue and waiting time management.2.8Automation and self-service technologies in terminals.2.9Case studies: design and operation of efficient terminals.2.70Impact of terminal design on the passenger experience.- **Module 3 — Airport Architecture and Security.**
3.7Key architectural elements in airport design.3.2Construction materials and techniques in airports.3.3Structural design and seismic resistance.3.4Design of facades and roofs.3.7Integration of lighting and climate control systems.3.6Design of airport facilities. 3.7 Protection against physical and ballistic threats.3.8Design of shelters and secure areas.3.9Case studies: architecture and security of landmark airports.3.70Sustainability considerations in airport architecture.- **Module 4 — Airport Security and Protection.**
4.7Perimeter security systems.4.2Access control and identity management.4.3Video surveillance and video analytics systems.4.4Detection of explosives and weapons.4.7Baggage and passenger screening.4.6Fire and emergency protection.4.7Cybersecurity in airports.4.8Incident and crisis response protocols.4.9Case studies: airport security strategies.4.70Trends in airport security and protection.- **Module 7 — Runway and Airspace Design**
7.7Geometric Design of Runways and Taxiways7.2Design of Lighting and Signaling Systems7.3Design of Aircraft Parking Areas7.4Aircraft Movement Management on the Ground7.7Design of Aprons and Safety Areas7.6Design of Heliports and Airfields7.7Environmental Impact of Runway and Airspace Design7.8Runway Design Standards and Regulations7.9Case Studies: Runway and Airspace Design7.70Trends in Runway and Airspace Design- **Module 6 — Armor and Security in Aviation**
6.7Aviation Threat and Vulnerability Assessment6.2Aircraft Protection Against Attacks and Threats6.3Design of Onboard Security Systems6.4Protection of critical airport infrastructure.6.7Flight security management.6.6Emergency and crisis response.6.7Investigation of aircraft incidents and accidents.6.8Legal and regulatory aspects of aviation security.6.9Case studies: armor and aviation security strategies.6.70Innovations in aviation armor and security.
8.8Runway and Taxiway Design: Considerations for Different Aircraft Types8.8Terminal Design Planning: Passenger and Baggage Flows8.3Security Zone Design: Physical Barriers and Detection Systems8.4Airport Security Management Systems: Risk Analysis and Emergency Response8.5Airside Area Design: Parking Aprons and Service Areas8.6Airport Lighting and Signage Design: Safety and Efficiency8.7Baggage Handling System Design: Flow Optimization and Security8.8Design Considerations for Persons with Disabilities8.8Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency in Airports8.80International Aviation Security Standards and Regulations
9.9Airport Legislation and Regulations9.9Airport Security Standards9.3Airport Risk Management9.4Access Control and Perimeter Security9.5Passenger and Baggage Screening9.6Fire and Emergency Protection9.7Hazardous Materials Handling Safety9.8Air Safety Regulations (ICAO, FAA)9.9Security Audits and Assessments9.90Implementation of Security Plans9.9Terminal Design: Planning and Concept9.9Passenger Flows and Process Design9.3Design of Check-in and Boarding Areas9.4Design of Arrivals and Customs Areas9.5Design of Commercial and Service Areas9.6Terminal Capacity Optimization 9.7 Baggage Handling Systems Design9.8Airport Operations: Flight Management9.9Resource and Personnel Scheduling9.90Analysis and Improvement of Operational Efficiency3.9Airside Area Architectural Design3.9Apron and Taxiway Design3.3Lighting and Signaling Systems Design3.4Infrastructure Design Security3.5Intrusion and Threat Protection3.6Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems3.7Security Management System Design3.8Risk and Vulnerability Assessment3.9Implementation of Physical Security Measures3.90Aviation Protection Against Illicit Acts4.9Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment4.9Prevention and Mitigation Strategies 4.3 Information protection and cybersecurity.4.4Contingency plans and emergency response.4.5Crisis management and communication in risk situations.4.6Protection of flights and aircraft on the ground.4.7Cargo and airmail security.4.8Airport infrastructure protection.4.9Coordination with security agencies.4.90Aviation security training and education.5.9Runway geometric design.5.9Taxiway and apron design.5.3Visual aid systems and air navigation.5.4Design of safety and security zones.5.5Runway capacity studies.5.6Drainage system and pavement design.5.7Airspace signage and marking.5.8Holding and approach area design. 5.9 Environmental considerations in design.5.90Design of air traffic management systems.6.9Design of explosive ordnance disposal systems.6.9Design of weapons detection systems.6.3Aircraft protection against attack.6.4Building and infrastructure shielding.6.5Design of cybersecurity systems.6.6Aviation protection against terrorist attacks.6.7Aviation risk and threat assessment.6.8Implementation of active security measures.6.9Vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation.6.90Security in the transport of valuables and hazardous materials.7.9Airside zone design and planning.7.9Design of movement and circulation areas.7.3Design of perimeter security systems.7.4Access control and identity management. 7.5 Design of video surveillance systems.7.6Protection of airport infrastructure.7.7Design of threat detection systems.7.8Incident management and emergency response.7.9Design of safe and refuge areas.7.90Security audits and regulatory compliance.8.9Terminal design: passenger flow and operations.8.9Design of airside areas: aprons and taxiways.8.3Physical security in terminals and airside areas.8.4Access control and video surveillance systems.8.5Fire and emergency protection.8.6Security in baggage and cargo handling.8.7Risk assessment and contingency plans.8.8Perimeter security and intrusion control.8.9Security systems integration.8.90Audits and regulatory compliance.9.9Fundamentals of Airport Security Legislation and Regulations9.9Principles of Risk Management in Airports9.3Access Control and Perimeter Security Systems9.4Passenger and Baggage Screening and Control9.5Fire and Emergency Protection9.6Safety in the Handling of Dangerous Goods9.7Aviation Security Regulations (ICAO, FAA, etc.)9.8Security Audits and Assessments9.9Implementation of Airport Security Plans9.90Security Training and Education
1.1Design and Risk Assessment in Airport Terminals1.2Planning of Passenger Movement and Flow Areas1.3Perimeter Security and Access Control Systems1.4Design of Threat Detection and Response Systems1.5Implementation of Airport Security Protocols1.6Vulnerability Analysis and Impact Assessment1.7Design of Emergency and Crisis Management Plans1.8Integration of Advanced Security Technologies1.9International Security Standards and Regulations1.10Case Study: Airport Security Implementation1.10
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.
Where this takes you
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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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”).
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