Space training opportunities
593 training opportunities for the UK and European space sectors, last updated 25 April 2024. Curated by Space Skills Alliance.
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Custom Scripts
Resource (Online) by Sentinel Hub · Free · Current
Use custom scripts to create useful and beautiful satellite visualizations in EO Browser. Visit our friendly tutorial for complete beginners and learn how to create custom color composites, implement remote sensing indices and use custom color scales to display the phenomena of your interest in an informative and appealing way.
EO Methods and Data
Resource (Online) by Sentinel Hub · Free · Current
If you’re a beginner in remote sensing or just starting out with Sentinel Hub, check out our short video course on remote sensing essentials with a comprehensive overview of common use cases and tools. This is a great introduction to what you can do with Sentinel Hub, touching on scripting, EO Browser, API, and even machine learning!
Mars Introduction Day
Workshop (Genk) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
Is being an astronaut a lifelong dream of yours? Do you look up at the sky, wondering what is out there? And if you had the opportunity to go on an expedition to Mars, would you take it? During this Mars introduction day, you will find out everything you ever wanted to know about the Red Planet from Nancy Vermeulen, who was the commander of a Mars simulation mission in Utah.
Mars-Inspired Team Building
Workshop (Genk) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
How would your team function on Mars? Would you be able to work together under extreme circumstances, far away from civilization? What can you learn from the survival and communication techniques that astronauts apply in space? Find out, as astronaut trainer and space expert Nancy Vermeulen takes you on a journey to the Red Planet.
Vegetation and Forest Cover Applications
MOOC (Online) by AI.Geolabs · Free · Current
Vegetation is essential in the global terrestrial ecosystem since it provides ecosystem services such as protecting the land surface, modifying the local climate, and conserving biodiversity. The structure of vegetation substantially influences ecosystem function and productivity. Scientists report that vegetation structure correlates with biophysical parameters such as aboveground biomass (AGB) and primary productivity. Therefore, detailed quantification of vegetation structure is crucial for assessing the structure and functioning of ecosystems.
Executive training for the space sector
Seminar (Online) by Alden Legal, University of Leicester, and National Space Academy · POA · Current
Alden Legal and the National Space Academy are excited to be able to offer this unique specialist course, combining trusted legal advice and current insight on regulation and policy with accessible technological expertise and comprehensive knowledge of space sector contexts. This one-day course is a brilliant primer for executives from all backgrounds
High - Altitude Training
Workshop (Soesterberg) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
In a spacecraft, you can breathe normally because the cabin pressure is kept under control. In case of a malfunction, this pressure can drop, lowering the quantity of available oxygen. During this training, we expose you to oxygen deprivation under the supervision of our experts.
Time-Lapses
Resource (Online) by Sentinel Hub · Free · Current
Have you ever wanted to make a cool time-lapse of a certain location, but there were clouds in a way? Or the area was too large to process at once? Read our guide for creating animations from different data collections obtained via Sentinel Hub services and follow along with the provided Jupyter Notebook.
High - G Centrifuge Training
Workshop (Soesterberg) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
If you want to go into space, you need to know how your body will react under extreme physiological conditions. One of the things to test is your tolerance to high accelerations, also known as "high - g". During this training, you can discover in a safe environment how much g you can endure. Our team of specialists teaches you how to increase your tolerance to avoid a g - induced blackout.
Leveraging Earth Observation (EO) Data and Cloud Computing for Disaster Risk Management
MOOC (Online) by AI.Geolabs · Free · Current
The UN report that extreme weather and climate events are projected to increase over decades. Scientists warn that the frequency of cyclones and heavy storms, on the one hand, and the intensity of droughts and wildfires, on the other hand, will likely increase globally. Furthermore, the power of weather- and climate-related disasters will also increase economic losses that affect the poor and marginalized communities. Therefore, there is a need to understand the spatial and inter-annual variability of natural disasters and the population’s exposure to disaster risk. For example, information on the spatial extent of an event and the degree of destruction is critical in supporting emergency response, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
Geospatial Machine Learning for Mapping Urban Land Cover in Earth Engine
MOOC (Online) by AI.Geolabs · Free · Current
The purpose of this course is to explore Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 image collection in GEE. We will compile quarterly multi-seasonal Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 imagery collection scenes acquired between January and October 2020. Quarterly multi-seasonal composite imagery comprises composites for the rainy (January – March), post-rainy (April-June), and dry season (July-October) for Harare, which is going to be the case study.
Desdemona Space Flight Simulation
Workshop (Soesterberg) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
Train like a genuine astronaut and receive your first pair of "Astro Wings". Experience a launch to the Moon, dock with the International Space Station "ISS", learn to land a spacecraft yourself and enjoy the magnificent view! Soon, you too can experience space travel and call yourself a "Space Ranger".
Deep Learning for Mapping
MOOC (Online) by AI.Geolabs · Free · Current
This course provides guidelines on implementing deep learning-based semantic segmentation to detect or map urban features such as building footprints and roads. We are going to use VHR imagery for mapping the urban elements. This course consists of two labs. Lab 1 will focus on instance segmentation using Mask-RCNN on a local machine (CPU or GPU), while lab two will focus on instance segmentation using Mask-RCNN on a Google Colab.
Getting started with JASMIN
Resource (Online) by Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) · Free · Current
This webinar focussed on how new users can ‘get started’ on JASMIN, a globally unique data intensive supercomputer for environmental science.
Index Tool
Resource (Online) by Sentinel Hub · Free · Current
The Index tool has a user friendly interface for creating and visualizing satellite indices by dragging and dropping bands into the equation and setting up custom visualizations with just a couple of clicks. This guide will show you how to use the feature, which options you have available and how to fine-tune your visualization.
Data-centric Explainable Machine Learning for Land Cover Mapping
MOOC (Online) by AI.Geolabs · Free · Current
In this course, explainable machine learning refers to the extent to which the underlying mechanism of a machine learning model can be explained (Biecek and Burzykowski 2020). That is, explainable machine learning models allow us (humans) to explain what the model learned and how it made predictions (post-hoc). Note this is different from interpretable machine learning (e.g., linear and logistic regression models), which refers to the extent to which a cause and effect are observed within a model (Molnar 2019).
Climate Data Records from Satellites: A Metrological Approach
MOOC (Online) by National Physical Laboratory (NPL) · Free · Current
This one-day e-learning course provides a structured approach to metrology to support fundamental climate data products from satellites. The course provides a step-by-step guide to considering the uncertainties and error correlation structures associated with satellite Earth observation data. The focus is on the level 1 products of passive radiometric sensors, though the core principles also apply to active sensors and to level 2 and higher-level products generated from a metrologically-rigorous level 1 product
Space Introduction Day
Workshop (Genk) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
Your "Space Introduction Day" has been described by many who have gone before you as a "mind blowing experience". You enter a universe full of stars and planets. The day offers you the unique opportunity to experience what it would be like to be a space traveller and to get a glimpse of the future.
Zero Gravity Flight
Workshop (Amsterdam) by Space Training Academy · POA · Current
Would you like to experience for yourself what it is like to float weightlessly like an astronaut? You can do this on a "zero-gravity flight" or "parabolic flight". Astronauts are weightless in space. To prepare themselves on Earth for that weightlessness, they regularly undertake parabolic flights. The Space Training Academy organizes parabolic flights, including preparation.
Microelectronic solutions for digital photography
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
The human eye is a fascinating and complicated device, but how do digital cameras capture images? This free course, Microelectronic solutions for digital photography, examines one of the humanmachine interfaces that link optical information to the electronic world. You will learn how the components within a digital camera capture images for electronic manipulation.
Telescopes and spectrographs
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Telescopes and spectrographs, looks at how they are designed to improve our ability to observe the universe. You will examine how different technologies have been developed over the last four hundred years to enable us to look deep into space.
Comparing stars
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
Stars can necessarily be observed only at a distance. Comparing stars is a 16-hour free course that introduces the HertzsprungRussell diagram, an essential tool in understanding the nature of stars. You should have some understanding of the basic stellar properties of luminosity and temperature in order to get the most from the course.
Climate data analysis with python
Short course (Online) by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · £99 · Current
This on-demand course has 11 sessions with 6 exercises and 14 videos. It is an introductory level course to help you plot, manipulate and analyse NetCDF climate data using python. The course focuses on gridded climate model outputs. You can easily extend the concepts and techniques taught to other forms of NetCDF data (e.g. observations). Requirements: The total learning time is approximately one day.
Transforming Environmental Data in R
Short course (Online) by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · £549 · Current
This 2-day interactive online course will help you understand the benefits of data transformation tools (such as R). The course also includes an "Introduction to R" session for those not familiar with the software.
Small Satellite Market and Technology Trends
Seminar (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
Provide an overview of the current small satellite market and potential future trends. Highlight important considerations when building a business case with focus on EO applications. Share SSTL’s experience as a pioneer of smallsat revolution and our view of the state of the art in that area.
The Big Bang
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper.' (T.S. Eliot) But how about the way the world begins? Was this the biggest bang of all? This free course The Big Bang will introduce you to the theory of the Big Bang and will present the three main lines of experimental evidence that support this theory.
Digital communications
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
Optical-fibre communications became commercially viable in the 1970s and innovation continues today. This free course, Digital communications, will illustrate how very high data rates can be transmitted over long distances through optical fibres. You will learn how these fibres are linked, examine the technology used and assess the future direction of this continually developing area of communication.
Approaches to software development
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Approaches to software development, presents an engineering approach to the development of software systems – a software engineering approach. The course pays particular attention to issues of software quality, in terms of both product (what is built) and process (how we build it).
EO Imager Design
Short course (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
The course gives the core fundamental knowledge to be able to understand the design of Earth Observation instruments and the processing of their data. It talks about optical, mechanical and electronic aspects of the EO imager design.
The Moon
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
As the only planetary body everyone is familiar with seeing in the sky, the Moon has long been an object of fascination and speculation. This free course will teach you about the nearest planetary body to Earth: the missions to the Moon, the basic facts of its composition, the cratering on its surface, and the ancient eruptions that flooded many low-lying areas.
Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
The new discipline of astrobiology that is, the science of searching for extraterrestrial life, is not only rapdly growing, but has also captured the public imagination. This free course, Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere, examines the emergence of icy satellites of distant planets as potential sites of extraterrestrial life, looks at the potential for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, and speculates on the ethics of searching for life elsewhere in the solar system.
An introduction to exoplanets
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
What are the planets outside our Solar System like? Could there be life on them? Learn about this fascinating area of twenty-first century science in this exciting free course, An introduction to exoplanets. The course introduces our Galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many surprises. It explains the methods used by astronomers to study exoplanets, and provides a general introduction to the methods of scientific inquiry. The course culminates in discussion of life elsewhere in our Galaxy.
The evolving Universe
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
The Big Bang is said to be the origin of our Universe. This free course, The evolving Universe, will help you to comprehend what happened in the moments immediately after the Big Bang and during the initial cooling period. You will also gain an understanding of how this event turned in to the Universe we live in today.
Mission Design Workshop
Workshop (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
The course is based on a series of practical exercises to improve the understanding of the processes used at the concept stage of the mission design. We will provide basis to understand steps necessary in every mission design and how to develop the concept for the whole mission. Participants will have a chance to present their results to SSTL’s panel of experts.
Introduction to active galaxies
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
The field of active galaxies is recognised as one of increasing importance. But how do we know there are different kinds of galaxy? What are active galaxies? How are they powered? This free course, Introduction to active galaxies, examines the different types of active galaxies and looks at the crucial role of the active galactic nucleus and the energy source at its heart.
Introduction to GNSS and its Applications
Short course (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
Provide an overview of the GNSS systems, usages and potential future trends. Outlining the exploitation of GNSS systems in LEO, MEO and GEO orbits.
Empowering IoT innovation with Galileo technology
MOOC (Online) by Point.IoT · Free · Current
Whether you are new to the game or an established IoT or Galileo entrepreneur, it’s time to take your idea to the next level. This tailor-made MOOC will guide you through the business and technical development of your IoT products and services. From business model design to positioning in our connected world, European industry experts share their knowledge and skills with you across 14 on-demand training sessions
Electronic applications
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
Electronics is fundamental to modern life. Take for example this free course, Electronic applications. An interactive website with videos and interactive software will show how electronic systems pervade everything we do; review some basic ideas of signal processing, control and communications; and allow you to use a digital filter to remove Gaussian noise from a signal.
Microgravity: living on the International Space Station
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This course will be covering questions such as, how does the International Space Station (ISS) orbit the Earth? Is circular motion involved? What about the forces? Are they pushing or pulling the ISS to the Earth? What would happen if these forces suddenly disappeared? How does a rocket overcome the Earth’s gravity? How has human endeavour in space impacted on other aspects of our lives? As well as GPS and studying the stars, it has also helped us to study the ageing process! The ISS helps us to study Biology, Chemistry, Quantum Physics and even banking and security! There will be interviews with several scientists along the way. But what about the cost of the ISS? Do you think that it is justified? Finally, could you be an astronaut or a scientist?!
Introduction to Earth Observation
Short course (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
Introduce Earth observation from small satellites and imagery applications. Explain benefits of space assets. Deliver greater understating of concept of operations and common terms and trade-offs (swath, resolution, revisits etc).
Systems engineering: Challenging complexity
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Systems engineering: Challenging complexity, examines system engineering and why it is important. You will learn to identify and evaluate the importance of relationships within the process and assess the relative importance of stakeholders. You will also be able to classify a systems engineering project in terms of the balance of demands, choice and constraints.
Moons
MOOC (Online) by Open University and FutureLearn · Free · Current
Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again.
Spatial analysis in QGIS and R - An Introduction for Environmental Scientists
Short course (Online, Wallingford, and Lancaster) by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology · £449 · Current
Running over four half-day sessions, this hands-on and interactive online course will give you an introduction to spatial data analysis in an open-source environment. The course will focus on the use of QGIS and R as well as providing a theoretical background to working with spatial data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This is a beginner's course for spatial analysis and QGIS. Basic knowledge of R is beneficial.
The restless Universe
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
The restless Universe introduces you to major achievements and figures in the history of physics, from Copernicus to Einstein and beyond. The route from classical to quantum physics will be laid out for you in this free course without recourse to challenging mathematics but with the fundamental features of theories and discoveries described in sufficient detail to whet your appetite for further physics study.
Astronomy with an online telescope
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Astronomy with an online telescope, shows you how to navigate the night sky, and introduces the wide variety of objects it contains. You will develop a hands-on understanding of telescopic observations using the Open University’s own robotic telescope facility COAST sited on the island of Tenerife. Supported by your own measurements we illustrate how stars evolve, and study variable stars.
Additive manufacturing
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Additive manufacturing, introduces you to its key concepts. It covers the fundamentals of the additive manufacturing (AM) process, the steps involved in creating a model and building an artefact, the materials and techniques used, as well as the design implications and the factors which affect the functionality of the finished parts.
Moons of our Solar System
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
Discover the amazing diversity of moons in our Solar System. There are lots of moons in our Solar System. The Earth is the only planet with just a single moon. Some are bigger than ours. Many are much smaller. Some moons have ongoing volcanic eruptions. Others have rivers of liquid methane. A small handful may even be home to primitive life. This free course, Moons of our Solar System, will allow you to explore the rich diversity of moons in our Solar System. With experts from The Open University, you’ll explore the fundamental processes that have shaped them, and the relationship between our Moon and the Earth.
Introduction to finite element analysis
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
What is finite element analysis (what is it and why do we carry it out? This free course, Introduction to finite element analysis, introduces the essence of finite element analysis. As an example of its use, you will look at the case of FEA of the tub of a racing car. You will also have the opportunity to try out two exercises to carry out a simple analysis of a plate and a square beam.
Galaxies, stars and planets
MOOC (Online) by Open University · Free · Current
This free course, Galaxies, stars and planets, is a general introduction, including scale of the universe from the very large to the very small; orbits and gravity; the Solar System; the Sun and other stars; galaxies and the composition of astronomical objects.
Systems Engineering
Short course (Guildford) by SSTL · POA · Current
Provide in-depth overview of systems engineering and how SSTL applies that successfully in real-life projects. Provide appreciation of the key issues and activities related to SSTL systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle. Focused on SSTL practises, which enables successful and reliable systems
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