Space training opportunities

556 training opportunities for the UK and European space sectors, last updated 5 December 2023. Curated by the Space Skills Alliance.

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FPGA Development

Short course (Varies) by Adiuvo Engineering and Training · POA · Current

This course is aimed to teach people wanting to get into FPGA development the basic skill set needed to become effective designers.

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  • Assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)
  • RF/Comms engineering

Mission Critical Design

Short course (Varies) by Adiuvo Engineering and Training · POA · Current

The focus of this course is the development of techniques which can be used in programmable logic including Clocking & Reset strategy, Triple Modular Redundancy, IO Planning, Safe State Machines and Counters, Error Correcting Codes, Single Event Effect Mitigation along with Verification strategies and metrics, formal equivalence checking, Synthesis strategies and several other advanced techniques.

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  • Assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)
  • RF/Comms engineering

Planetology for Exploration and Habitability in Space

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $49.99 (~£40) · Current

Introductory course touching on the future of space exploration, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), and space manufacturing. Discussing the importance of utilizing resources such as lunar/mars regolith and current research therein.

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  • Planetary science

Satellite Technology: Advanced Course

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $49.99 (~£40) · Current

This advanced course will provide you with a complete and well-rounded overview of artificial satellite technology, which provide invaluable resources for a multitude of applications.

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  • Space systems

Introduction to Astronomical Observations

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $24.99 (~£20) · Current

This course on observational astronomy will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of astronomy and its development over time. From ancient cross-cultural observations to modern scientific theories, which provides you with a very flexible array of knowledge in any field of astronomy.

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  • Astronomy

ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy

Short course (Budapest) by European Space Agency (ESA) · €200 (~£172) · Past

One of ECSL’s most successful activities is the ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy, which is open to students of all levels of study, as well as a few young professionals already working in space or space-related sectors. The course is now in its 31st year and boasts a large family of alumni around the world.

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  • Space policy, law, and licensing

Space Sustainability: Strive for a Cleaner Future

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $24.99 (~£20) · Current

Space sustainability is the concept of ensuring the Earth’s outer space environment is kept safe and viable for current and future generations. It involves reducing the amount of debris created by space exploration and other activities in outer space to maintain the long-term viability of human activities in space.

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  • Safety and sustainability

Aerospace Materials: Beginners Course

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $24.99 (~£20) · Current

Learn about aerospace materials, manufacturing, and design in the aerospace and space industries. It is suitable for anyone interested in aerospace materials. The course consists of 6 chapters and quiz tests for revision of the knowledge.

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  • Manufacturing

Analog Space Missions

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $29.99 (~£24) · Current

This course will give you a general review of what analogue space missions are, including the history of analogue space missions: how and where they were first installed, to what purpose and current applications, including comparison with selection processes from ESA, selection, training, daily life.

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  • Human spaceflight

Introduction to Space Systems Engineering

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $49.99 (~£40) · Current

In this course you will learn about designing a space mission from initial mission objectives through requirements and constraints definition, development of mission concept, trade-off analysis and breakdown of subsystems to design a baseline of a space mission.

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  • Space systems

A.B.C. of Space Architecture

MOOC (Online) by Altair Academy · $24.99 (~£20) · Current

In this course, you will learn the basic to advanced concepts and workflow involved in space architecture. There is no prerequisite knowledge required to learn about space architecture. This course consists of 5 chapters and tests for a better understanding of concepts.

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  • Manufacturing
  • Human spaceflight

Satellite Optical Communications

Short course (Online) by University of Oxford · £595 · Past

The Satellite Optical Telecommunications (online) course is a 3 half-day course that will give a complete introduction to satellite optical communications. Participants will learn the basics of communication optics and technology challenges related to satellite optical communications and will receive an overview of current existing optical systems and technologies. The course has been conceived and developed by specialists from the European Space Agency (ESA) and from the University of Oxford. Technology-specific lectures provide the perspective from the major space industry market leaders, ESA specialists (TIA/TEC) and Oxford professors. The target audience is professionals interested in gaining a comprehensive introduction to satellite optical communication.

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  • RF/Comms engineering

Space Leadership Academy

Workshop (Online) by Space Leadership Academy · POA · Current

At the Space Leadership Academy, our team of world-class coaches and experts are united around one mission – to upskill leaders in the space sector and get them fit to lead the future.

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  • Business

E03 Semi-Rigid RF Cable Assembly

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1475 · Current

Teaches the theories and certifies advanced practical skills associated with the preparation, formation, pre-conditioning and solder assembly of semi-rigid RF cables.

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  • Manufacturing

E04 Repair and Modification of PCB and Solder Joints

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1700 · Current

Following on from E10, this course develops the knowledge and certifies the advanced practical skills and techniques essential for repair and modification of electronic equipment and PCBs meeting ESA Specification requirements.

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  • Manufacturing

E01 High-Reliability Hand Soldering for THT - superseeded by E10

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1700 · Current

Develops the theoretical knowledge and certifies advanced practical skills necessary to fulfil the task of ESA Soldering Operator for through-hole technology. ESA requirements are designed to ensure process consistency and acceptable workmanship standards resulting in the production of high-reliability hand-soldered connections.

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  • Manufacturing

IPC-J-STD-001 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £900 · Current

The IPC-J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies has emerged as a major authority for electronics assembly manufacturing. The standard describes materials, methods and verification criteria for producing high quality soldered interconnections, including the use of lead-free solders. The standard emphasizes process control and sets industry-consensus requirements for a broad range of electronic products.

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  • Manufacturing

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £900 · Current

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies is the most widely used standard published by the IPC. It has an international reputation as the source for end product acceptance criteria for consumer and high reliability printed circuit assemblies.

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  • Manufacturing

E07 High-Reliability Wire Wrapping

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £475 · Current

Teaches the theories and certifies advanced practical skills associated with Wire Wrapping

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  • Manufacturing

E05 High-Reliability Soldering for SMT - superseeded by E10

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1700 · Current

Following on from E01 this course extends the theory and certifies advanced practice of hand-soldering for high-reliability electronic assemblies into surface-mount-technology.

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  • Manufacturing

E09 High-Reliability Crimping, Wire Wrapping and Restricted Soldering

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1700 · Current

This course combines the ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 and ECSS-Q-ST-70-30 standards and introduces the restricted hand-soldering to wiring sections of the ECSS-Q-ST-70-61 standard.

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  • Manufacturing

E02b Upgrade from Operator to Operator/Inspector

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1100 · Current

This is an upgrading course for those who need to move from operator to operator/inspector role. This course needs only to be taken once, at the time of re-certifying existing operator standards.

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  • Manufacturing

E10 High-Reliability Hand Soldering

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £3400 · Current

Develops the theoretical knowledge and certifies advanced practical skills necessary to fulfil the task of ESA Soldering Operator for through-hole and surface-mount technology. ESA requirements are designed to ensure process consistency and acceptable workmanship standards resulting in the production of high-reliability hand-soldered connections.

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  • Manufacturing

E02a Inspector Training

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · £1700 · Current

Develops an understanding of, and ability to interpret, specifications covering high-reliability and high-quality electronic assemblies. Identifies the stringent ESA Soldering Inspection requirements

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  • Manufacturing

E00 Instructor-Examiner Training

Workshop (Portsmouth) by ASTA · POA · Current

Following on from extensive experience and certification to Operator and Inspector categories for two years and more, this course enables delegates to become a certified in-house ESA Instructor-Examiner for the purpose of in-house training and ESA re-certification of personnel.

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  • Manufacturing

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