Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

This course prepares you to protect ports, seafronts and other coastal infrastructure against storms. You will study extreme waves and storm surges, typical damage from overtopping, wave impact and scour, forecasting and early warning systems, temporary and permanent preventive measures, and how to organise response and recovery after the event.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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About the programme

What is the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course?

This short course prepares you to protect ports, seafront promenades and other coastal infrastructure against storms. You will study how extreme waves and storm surges are generated, the typical damage caused by overtopping, wave impact and scour, forecasting and early warning systems, temporary and permanent preventive measures, and how to organise the response and recovery after the event.

What sets this course apart: a practical orientation, with concrete measures before, during and after a storm; a sound technical basis in waves, storm surges and damage mechanisms; forecasting and warning using oceanographic prediction services; event management covering protocols, coordination and recovery; and a practical case in which you draw up a protection plan for a coastal asset.

Programme typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Programme highlights

  • Practical orientation: concrete measures before, during and after a storm.
  • Technical basis: extreme waves, storm surges and damage mechanisms.
  • Forecasting and warning: use of oceanographic prediction services.
  • Protection measures: temporary barriers, reinforcement and nature-based solutions.
  • Event management: protocols, coordination and recovery.
  • Practical case: a storm protection plan for a seafront promenade.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Coastal storms

  • 1.1. Formation of depressions and storms
  • 1.2. Extreme waves
  • 1.3. Storm surges
  • 1.4. Combination with the astronomical tide
  • 1.5. Trends in a changing climate
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Damage mechanisms

  • 2.1. Overtopping of breakwaters and promenades
  • 2.2. Wave impact on structures
  • 2.3. Scour of foundations
  • 2.4. Erosion of beaches and dunes
  • 2.5. Flooding of facilities
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Forecasting and early warning

  • 3.1. Wave forecasting models
  • 3.2. Oceanographic services and Copernicus Marine
  • 3.3. Warnings and action thresholds
  • 3.4. Real-time monitoring
  • 3.5. Communicating warnings
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Protection measures

  • 4.1. Temporary barriers and closures
  • 4.2. Reinforcement of existing defences
  • 4.3. Protection of equipment and services
  • 4.4. Restrictions on use and operations
  • 4.5. Permanent and nature-based solutions
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Response, recovery and practical case

  • 5.1. Action protocols
  • 5.2. Coordination with civil protection
  • 5.3. Post-storm inspection
  • 5.4. Repair and lessons learned
  • 5.5. Practical case: storm protection plan for a seafront promenade
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
6
months to finish
25 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the instalment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programmes.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

01Understand coastal storms.
02Identify damage mechanisms.
03Use forecasts and warnings.
04Plan preventive measures.
05Organise the response.
06Manage recovery.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

01Storm management technicianprotocols and response in ports and municipalities.
02Coastal maintenance technicianrepair and reinforcement of infrastructure.
03Coastal emergency techniciancoordination of the response to events.
04Protection plan adviserpreparation of plans for coastal facilities.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Coastal Infrastructure Storm Protection Course

No. It focuses on protection and management in the face of storms; the design of coastal works is covered at an introductory level.

Yes. You work with open-access oceanographic forecasting products.

Yes. It applies to seafront promenades, urban beaches, ports and other coastal facilities.

No. It complements emergency training but does not replace it or qualify you for regulated roles.

You prepare a storm protection plan for a seafront promenade, with measures, protocols and recovery actions.

Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.

The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied practical case. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enrol.

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Admission process

No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enrol in the same session.

Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at people with technical or higher education in engineering, marine sciences, environmental sciences or a related field, or with professional experience in ports and marinas, coastal administrations, civil protection and emergencies, or infrastructure maintenance.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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