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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Protecting Infrastructure against Coastal Storms
The Course in Protecting Infrastructure against Coastal Storms Prepares you to protect ports, seafronts and other coastal infrastructure against storms. You will study how extreme waves and storm surges are generated, typical dama
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Protecting Infrastructure against Coastal Storms?
The Course in Protecting Infrastructure against Coastal Storms
Prepares you to protect ports, seafronts and other coastal infrastructure against storms. You will study how extreme waves and storm surges are generated, typical damage from overtopping, wave impact and scour, forecasting and early warning systems, temporary and permanent preventive measures, and how to organise the response and recovery after an event.
Key advantages
- A practical focus: Concrete measures before, during and after a storm.
- Technical grounding: Waves, storm surges and damage mechanisms.
- Forecasting and warning: Using ocean forecasting services.
- Managing the event: Protocols, coordination and recovery.
- Case study: A protection plan for a piece of coastal infrastructure.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Understand storms: Learn about extreme waves and storm surges.
- Identify damage: Recognise the effects of overtopping, impact and scour.
- Get ahead: Use forecasting and early warning.
- Protect and recover: Plan preventive and recovery measures.
- Boost your career: Open doors to ports, coastal authorities and maintenance contractors.
- Train to help coastal infrastructure withstand the next storm.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Coastal Storms
- How depressions and storms form
- Extreme waves
- Storm surges
- Combination with astronomical tides
- Trends in a changing climate
02
Damage Mechanisms
- Overtopping of breakwaters and seafronts
- Wave impact on structures
- Foundation scour
- Beach and dune erosion
- Flooding of facilities
03
Forecasting and Early Warning
- Wave forecasting models
- Ocean services and Copernicus Marine
- Warnings and action thresholds
- Real-time monitoring
- Communicating warnings
04
Protection Measures
- Temporary barriers and closures
- Strengthening existing defences
- Protecting equipment and services
- Restrictions on use and operations
- Permanent and nature-based solutions
05
Response, Recovery and Case Study
- Action protocols
- Coordination with civil protection
- Post-storm inspection
- Repair and lessons learned
- Case study: storm protection plan for a seafront promenade
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 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
Weeks to finish—
You finish around—
Who it is for
Port and marina staff: who manage operations during storms Local and coastal authority officers: responsible for seafronts and defences Civil protection and emergency professionals: who coordinate the response Engineers and maintenance technicians: who repair and strengthen infrastructure
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 coastal storms
- 02Identify damage mechanisms
- 03Use forecasts
- 04Plan preventive measures
- 05Organise the response
- 06Manage recovery
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Storm management officer: Protocols and response in ports and local authorities.
02Coastal maintenance technician: Repairing and strengthening infrastructure.
03Coastal emergency officer: Coordinating the response to events.
04Protection planning adviser: Preparing plans for coastal facilities.
Questions
Entry Requirements
No. It focuses on protection and storm management; the design of structures is covered at an introductory level.
Yes. You work with open-access ocean forecasting products.
Yes. It applies to seafronts, urban beaches, ports and other coastal facilities.
No. It complements emergency training but does not replace it or qualify you for regulated roles.
A storm protection plan for a seafront promenade, covering measures, protocols and recovery.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 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 Course in Protecting Infrastructure against Coastal Storms 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: Technical or university training in engineering, marine science, environmental science or a related field, or professional experience in ports, coastal authorities or emergency services. 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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