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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Agile Product Delivery: An Introduction using SCRUM for Space

Short course (Varies) by Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd. · POA · Current

This course delivers a baseline understanding of Agile, and in particular SCRUM, principles and commonality of terminology. It provides an overview of the SCRUM framework and Agile development core techniques and skills; Day 2 is highly interactive. An Agile approach centres on delivering outputs iteratively and rapidly. With increased customer interaction this approach provides greater flexibility and the ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes in the environment, or requirements in projects or product development, where the final output cannot be clearly defined at the beginning.

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  • General

Project Management Principles for Space Level 2

Short course (Varies) by Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd. · POA · Current

Working in a project environment requires a blend of both technical project management ability and interpersonal skills. So, in addition to taking the “hard” methods provided in 'PM Principles Level 1' to a greater depth and introducing more advanced techniques, this course will also focus on the “soft” communication and people management skills needed to optimise the performance of a project team.

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  • General

Project Management Principles for Space Level 1

Short course (Varies) by Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd. · POA · Current

As our flagship course, this is the most popular option for the space sector. This four day course will establish a foundation of ‘best practice’ in project management within the Space Industry. While general in concept, it is influenced by current methods within ESA coupled with industry best-practice.It provides the opportunity to practice project management skills through various challenging exercises and a comprehensive four day project case study which takes the attendees through the full lifecycle of a project.

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  • General

Introduction to Project Risk Management for Space

Short course (Varies) by Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd. · POA · Current

This course explores the principles and practice of implementing and tailoring the ECSS‐M‐ST‐80C Risk Management Standard to your project or organisation through considering approaches adopted by previous and current ESA missions, as well as industry best practice. The course goes step-by-step through the risk management process focusing on concepts, ideas, tools and techniques that assist effective implementation.

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  • General

Introduction to Space Law Training Course

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on how law is an integral part in the practical realisation of a space mission from the “cradle to the grave”

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  • Space policy, law, and licensing

Earth Observation Satellite System Design Training Course

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

A course on the end-to-end design of an EO satellite system.

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  • Remote sensing

Standardization Training Course

Short course (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

An introduction to the ECSS and the importance of using standards and the impact they have on the way space activities are implemented. Overview of how and why standards are used in different disciplines at ESA.

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  • Space systems

Technology Transfer, Application & Innovation

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on different disciplines within the field of Technology Transfer, Application & Innovation, including patenting, entrepreneurship, and business incubation

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  • Business

Space Systems Engineering Training Course

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on the background and challenges of space systems engineering, the roles of a systems engineer within ESA, and exploring the system engineering process in detail

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  • Space systems

Concurrent Engineering Workshop

Workshop (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

Practical experience in using concurrent engineering to create a spacecraft design from a mission brief

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  • Space systems

Concurrent Engineering Challenge

Workshop (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

Practical experience in using concurrent engineering to create a spacecraft design from a mission brief

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  • Space systems

Clean Space Training Course

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on how to design a satellite that will not generate debris; will remove defunct satellites and debris already in orbit; and will be environmentally friendly. Students will even undertake group projects to learn how to design a “clean” satellite.

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  • Mission design

Space Debris Training Course

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

An introduction to the concept of space debris, why it is necessary to address this problem, and how the mitigation policies set by ESA apply to missions

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  • Spacecraft operations

CubeSats Hands-on Training

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

A course to improve skills in spacecraft hardware and software

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  • Assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)

Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Operations

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

Hands on experience in how ‘driving’ a spacecraft is different from designing it

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  • Spacecraft operations

Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Communications

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on the challenges of communicating with a spacecraft and the subsystems involved in communications (both on-board and on the ground): what can go wrong, troubleshooting, and traps to be avoided during operations and testing

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  • Spacecraft operations

Satellite Communication Systems Training Course

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

Living in a world without global connectivity seems nowadays unlikely, just think about how big secure communication, satellite broadcasting, search and rescue and mobile networks are. Satellite Communication technologies empower us to navigate with precision, explore the cosmos, monitor Earth's changes, provide healthcare remotely, optimize transportation logistics, disseminate knowledge widely, and ultimately propel innovation and societal progress across multifaceted dimensions. It is of utmost importance to foster a more resilient and safer connectivity system for the Europe of tomorrow. Through lectures and short exercises, students will learn about topics such as End-to-End Satellite Communication Systems Principles, Antenna Systems, Telecommunications Market, Optical Systems and Technologies, and Satellite Communication Applications. They will also have the opportunity to have a guided tour of the ESEC in Redu and will thus be able to figure out what they have learned on-site.

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  • RF/Comms engineering

Human Factors in Space

Workshop (Varies) by Charlesworth Human Performance · £1000-10,000 · Current

A bespoke course introducing the importance of human factors in safety critical industries, such as space. The foundation course covers topics such as Human Information Processing, Human Error and Human Factors methods and tools. This course is for anyone that works in the space sector, particularly safety focussed teams. Depending on your needs, number of participants and focus areas, this course lasts from 1 hour to 2 days.

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  • Safety and sustainability
  • General

UKRA Senior Level 2 Certification

Workshop (Varies) by UKRA · Price unknown · Current

UKRA Level 2 Certification is required by any UKRA member wishing to fly a rocket powered by rocket motors of total impulse of J-class through to L-class total impulse under UKRA insurance. Level 2 certification requires a successful test flight performed before a UKRA certified safety officer.

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  • Launchers

Introduction to Space ISR for military

Short course (Varies) by Mercury EW Ltd · POA · Current

Introduction to the use of ISR in Space for military planners, practitioners and Defence Staff. Understanding orbital mechanics, satellite communications and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for military operations in space.

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  • Defence

Product Assurance Awareness Training

Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Past

A course on Product Assurance (PA) and teach them how this is implemented in space projects for ESA and space businesses

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  • Software engineering
  • Assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)

UKRA Range Safety Officer

Workshop (Varies) by UKRA · Price unknown · Current

UKRA Range Safety Officer Certification covers any UKRA member wishing to become a UKRA certified Range Safety Officer. A UKRA Range Safety Officer may act as Range Safety Officer at any launch or launch event for which the total impulse of any rocket flown, is not greater than the level of certification that the Range Safety Officer is certified to. i.e. a UKRA Range Safety Officer who is only certified to Level 1, may not act as a Range Safety Officer at a launch or launch event at which rockets which fall into the Level 2 category are flown. In order to obtain UKRA Range Safety Officer certification, the candidate is required to successfully pass a written, multiple choice UKRA level 2 examination. Once the exam has been passed, they must undergo an interview.

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  • Launchers

Human Space Physiology Training Course

Short course (Belgium) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free · Current

A course on human space flight and how the environment of space differs from life on Earth, presenting novel challenges for space exploration

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  • Human spaceflight

UKRA Senior Level 1 Certification

Workshop (Varies) by UKRA · Price unknown · Current

UKRA Level 1 Certification is available to members over 18. This is required by any UKRA member wishing to fly a rocket powered by rocket motors of total impulse of H-class through to I-class, under BMFA (British Model Flying Association) insurance. Level 1 certification requires a successful test flight performed before a UKRA certified safety officer. The certification rocket must be owned and built by the person performing the flight (the rocket may be scratch built or a kit).

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  • Launchers

UKRA Senior Level 3 Certification

Workshop (Varies) by UKRA · Price unknown · Current

UKRA Level 3 Certification is required by any UKRA member wishing to fly a rocket powered by rocket motors of total impulse of M-class through to O-class, under UKRA insurance. Level 3 certification requires the candidate to have passed their L2 Certification and a successful test flight performed before a UKRA certified safety officer. Refer to your members' handbook for detailed requirements. Level 3 certification also requires the candidate to submit a detailed, written report on the rocket they intend to launch for their level 3 certification. It is strongly recommended that this report is submitted to the UKRA Safety & Technical Comittee before construction of the proposed certification vehicle is begun if you do not do this you may not be allowed to launch.

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  • Launchers

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