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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Port Cities
The Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Port Cities Prepares you to improve the relationship between port and city through digitalisation and environmental and social sustainability. You will study smart port management systems, urba
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Port Cities?
The Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Port Cities
Prepares you to improve the relationship between port and city through digitalisation and environmental and social sustainability. You will study smart port management systems, urban data and sensors, decarbonising the port and its surroundings, air quality and noise, the movement of goods and people, and the port-city governance models that make it possible to share benefits and reduce impacts on neighbouring communities.
Key advantages
- A port-city approach: The port analysed together with the city around it.
- Applied technology: Sensors, data platforms, digital twins and AI in a port setting.
- Measurable sustainability: Emissions, air, noise, water and energy with clear indicators.
- Governance: Tools to coordinate port authorities, councils and residents.
- Case study: A roadmap for a real port city.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Programme highlights
- Digitalise the relationship: Apply data, sensors and platforms to the port-city interface.
- Reduce impacts: Manage emissions, noise and air quality.
- Move better: Optimise the movement of goods and people.
- Coordinate stakeholders: Design shared governance models.
- Boost your career: Work in port authorities, local councils and technology companies.
- Train to build port cities that are more efficient, cleaner and more liveable.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
The Port-City System
- How port cities have evolved
- Functions of the modern port
- Economic impacts on the city
- Spatial and land-use conflicts
- The port-city interface
- International port city networks
- The 2030 Agenda in ports
- Future trends
02
Smart Port Technologies
- Port community systems
- Sensors and the Internet of Things
- Urban and port data platforms
- Digital twins
- Artificial intelligence in operations
- Terminal automation
- G connectivity and private networks
- Port cybersecurity
03
Decarbonisation and Energy
- Port emissions inventories
- Shore power for ships at berth
- Electrifying equipment
- Renewable energy in the port
- Alternative fuels
- Port-city energy communities
- Decarbonisation plans
- IMO and regional regulations
04
Port-City Environmental Quality
- Air quality and health
- Pollutant monitoring networks
- Port noise
- Light pollution
- Water quality in harbour basins
- Waste management
- Biodiversity around the port
- Environmental management systems
05
Mobility and Urban Logistics
- Road and rail access
- Managing lorry traffic
- Booking systems and delivery windows
- Last-mile logistics
- Public transport and the port
- Cruise passenger mobility
- Logistics platforms
- Mobility planning
06
Urban Space and Resilience
- Landscape integration of the port
- Converting port areas
- Public space along the quays
- Climate risk in port cities
- Adapting infrastructure
- Safety and security
- Shared emergency plans
- Port heritage
07
Governance and Participation
- Port governance models
- Port-council coordination
- Port land-use plans
- Open data and transparency
- Public participation
- Port social responsibility
- Sustainability indicators
- Communicating with the city
08
Case Study: Smart Port City Roadmap
- Choosing the port city
- Port-city diagnosis
- Environmental impact analysis
- Digital maturity
- Setting priorities
- Project portfolio
- Monitoring indicators
- Presenting the roadmap
Workload
Study Time and Workload
800 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Port authority and terminal professionals: leading digital and environmental transformation Local authority planning, transport and environment officers: working in port cities Engineers and consultants: developing smart city or port projects Logistics and transport professionals: operating in the port environment Engineering, planning or environmental science graduates: who want to specia
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand the port-city system
- 02Apply smart technologies
- 03Manage port sustainability
- 04Plan mobility
- 05Design governance models
- 06Prepare roadmaps
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Port sustainability officer: Environmental and energy management in port authorities.
02Port-city liaison manager: Coordinating projects and communication with the city.
03Smart port consultant: Digitalisation and data projects.
04Urban mobility officer: Integrating port traffic into the city.
05Urban data analyst: Smart city platforms and indicators.
06Port innovation project manager: Innovation and technology transfer programmes.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Both: you learn about the technologies and how to plan and manage their implementation.
No. You work with platforms and data from a management and decision-making perspective.
Yes. You analyse large commercial ports as well as medium and small ports embedded in their cities.
Yes. You study IMO rules on emissions and the most relevant regional frameworks.
A roadmap for a real port city, with diagnosis, priorities, projects and indicators.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 800 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Port Cities qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science, economics or a related field; or professional experience in ports, logistics or local government. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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