Space training opportunities
627 training opportunities for the UK and European space sectors, last updated 8 October 2024. Curated by Space Skills Alliance.
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Space Applications Learning Hub: Cross-Cutting modules in System Engineering, Data/AI/ML and Commercial Operations
Course (Online) by Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN), Space Professionals, Geospatial Ventures Limited, and Space Skills Alliance · Free
These cross-cutting modules are part of the wider Space Applications Learning Hub (SALHUB) training courses which will deliver expert-led training modules in systems engineering, data/artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and commercial operations across positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), Earth observation (EO/GIS) and satellite communications (SatComms). These training courses are structured as three courses: PNT, EO/GIS and SatComms. Before the PNT, EO/GIS and SatComms courses begin, there will also be an introductory week of cross-cutting content that explores systems engineering, data/AI/ML and commercial operations. These sessions will cover foundational modules that will act as a leveller for attendees coming from different sectors. The System Engineering modules will include focus on system engineering from a space industry perspective and include an Introduction to Space System Engineering; System Context, Requirements and Design; and System Verification, Validation and Qualification. The Data/AI/ML modules will focus on an introduction to the concepts of AI and ML from the perspective of the space industry. They will include an introduction to AI and ML, satellite & space data contexts, data processing and also introduce task setting including supervised learning, un-supervised learning and reinforcement learning. The Commercial Operations modules will provide an introduction to commercial skills aimed at space industry professionals. They will cover an overview of developing a Product and Service Strategy, Product and Service Launch and Access to Finance aimed at the space industry.
Winning ESA Proposals
Workshop (Athlone) by Space Industry Skillnet · POA
This course provides a detailed description of a best practice process for ESA proposals, based on aerospace industry standards applied in North America and Europe. It will teach an efficient method of selecting and compiling compelling proposals. It also reviews the ESA ITT pack and EXPRO Proposal templates in detail to maximise the chances of a successful proposal response. This interactive course includes a workshop with participants reviewing and compiling a proposal.
Doing Business With ESA
Seminar (Online) by Space Industry Skillnet · Free
This training course introduces the fundamentals of how to successfully engage with the European Space Agency [ESA]. It includes all the practical information required to support a straightforward start to working with ESA, including an introduction to the procurement process; the esa-star system; Tender and Proposal Template documents; IP requirements and PSS cost breakdown forms. Upon completion, course graduates will be ready to engage with ESA in a knowledgeable and efficient manner.
Satellite Procurement (SP)
Short course (Online) by KISPE · POA
A 2- to 3-day course that covers the process of satellite system procurement within the commercial and government environments.
Space Business Engineering (SBE)
Short course (Online) by KISPE · POA
The purpose of this course is to examine the business aspects of a space related company, looking at the products and services, the underlying business models, the business planning process, the generation and presentation of a business plan, and some of the uses of a business plan within an organization.
Women Leading in Space & STEM programme
Workshop (Varies) by Jones Consulting · POA
This leadership programme aims to provide women with the skills and confidence to bring their best selves to leadership roles and effectively lead programmes and organisations. Following a successful pilot of this programme at Space Park Leicester and the University of Leicester, Jones Consulting offer this Women Leading in Space & STEM programme for female leaders who are in, or preparing to move into senior leadership roles in the fields of Space and STEM. This programme will support female executives to accelerate their careers and effectively lead programmes and organisations. Development focuses on boosting key leadership skills, confidence and impact. Topics include: Strengthening self awareness, Strategic drivers in Space and STEM sectors, Leading complexity, Commercialising research, Connecting with stakeholders and partners, Storytelling and sharing your vision, Leading a high performance team, and Optimising health, happiness and performance. For further information about the programme and how it can benefit female leaders in your organisation please contact: deborah.jones@jonesconsulting.org.uk Deborah Jones and associates have over 20 years experience as professionally qualified leadership consultants and coaches. Find out more at: www.jonesconsulting.org.uk
Skills and hiring in the space sector
Seminar (Online) by Space Skills Alliance · POA
This interactive workshop focuses on skills and hiring for start-ups and SMEs in the space sector. In this workshop you'll learn what a good recruitment pipeline looks like and how make yourself an attractive company to work for. This workshop can be tailored to different audiences, get in touch with us on info@spaceskills.org for more information.
UK Space Agency Accelerator
Course (Online) by UK Space Agency, Exotopic, and Entrepreneurial Spark · Free (~£0)
The UK Space Agency Accelerator provides support for entrepreneurs at every stage of their space journey. We're on a mission to make space accessible to all and together, we'll co-create something special, realising these ambitions to deliver lasting outcomes for our space sector and related industries across the UK. Our bespoke accelerator programmes; Explore, Leo and Geo are designed to help unearth opportunities for businesses at various levels of their space journey. From established space businesses to start-ups and anyone working in a related industry such as engineering, manufacturing or even farming and other areas, who might not have yet fully explored the opportunities, the accelerator programme will help boost business growth.
Master in Space Entrepreneurship
Course (Amsterdam) by Luiss Business School · €16,000 (~£13563)
Sky is not the limit, it is the opportunity. The New Space Economy is the umbrella name of some of the most promising business and societal opportunities of the 21st century, but can you tap into it? The Executive Master in Space Entrepreneurship aims to offer the missing background, entrepreneurial competences and network to those individuals that want to lauch or grow their company in the space industry. Our goal is therefore to provide you with a clear understanding of the context, and of the challenges of the space industry and equip you with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to be a successful entrepreneur in this domain. As a participant you will learn how to build a strong, sustainable business model for your entrepreneurial idea, how to get it funded, and how to drive it from the start-up phase to the scale-up one and to maturity.
Master in Space Business Management
Course (Amsterdam) by Luiss Business School · €16,000 (~£13563)
Space has Scientists and Technicians, now it needs Managers. In recent years we have been witnessing a renewed and increasing attention to (the) Space (sector) that has become so relevant to deserve the name of the New Space Economy. This course aims to offer the missing managerial competences to those highly specialised professionals who operate in the space sector or who intend to move there, to enable their professional growth into top positions. Our goal is therefore to start you off to a path that goes from being a professional, to becoming a manager, to developing into a leader an organisation. As a participant you will be provided with the vision, the hard (financial, marketing, organisational) and soft (people management, negotiation, leadership) managerial competences and skills required to be successful in the Space Economy.
Space Technology Innovation Masterclasses: User Centred Design
Short course (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
This masterclass has been designed to help you move from a general understanding of a problem to a set of validated user requirements that can be used to design a service that is useful, usable, and much more likely to stick in the market. At the Satellite Applications Catapult, we employ a User Centred Design (UCD) approach to space enabled service development, putting the user at the heart of product, technology, or service design in order to de-risk its development. It’s a process that will make sure that you build the right thing and build the thing right; and we want to share it with you. In this interactive online class aimed at UK businesses, members of the User Centred Design Team from the Satellite Applications Catapult will show you how to capture the critical information that will help you create a value proposition with competitive edge. The class will combine presentations on User Centred Design approaches with practical activities that your organisation can use to develop their understanding of their users, their users’ requirements and how to incorporate these into the service or product development cycle.
Space Leadership Academy
Workshop (Online) by Space Leadership Academy · POA
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.
Space * NEWSPACE
Short course (Strasbourg) by International Space University (ISU) · €2000 (~£1695)
During the NewSpace elective teams of participants will submit at the end of the elective a short business plan for a project at their choice. The first week will be dedicated by experts informing the participants on business plan principles, business canvas and essential financial calculations to be included in a business plan. Experts from different equity investor categories will discuss with the participants on the approaches of business angels and venture capitalists and give useful info on how investors evaluate business plans and do due diligence. In parallel, the participants will work further on a concept of their choice. The second week will be mainly dedicated to coaching on how to present a business plan slide deck with the help of experts from a local incubator. In this period, also analysts of equity investors will be invited to explain how they evaluate business plans. To the extent possible, representatives of a successful start-up will share their experiences. On the last day, the teams will present their proposal in front of a professional jury which will evaluate the different proposals and give feedback on the strengths and weaknesses.
Space Entrepreneurship
Short course (Online) by Space Economy Academy · €480 (~£407)
Build business capabilities, acquire financial skills and navigate the global framework with confidence.
Space Economy
Short course (Online) by Space Economy Academy · €360 (~£305)
The space economics program provides you with a 360 degrees view of the new space economics trends, challenges and needs belonging to the space business.
Space for Business
Course (Varies) by University of St. Gallen, Nova School of Business, Rotterdam School of Management, and European Space Agency (ESA) · €15000 (~£12716)
The #1 business programme for the NewSpace economy in Europe. This 6-month (part-time) Executive Education programme by 3 top European business schools provides business training for space professionals. Developed with the European Space Agency, it prepares selected professionals and their organizations for the business opportunities and risks of NewSpace, by imparting skills in creating and recognizing innovative business models.
Welcome to the Business of Space
MOOC (Online) by Space Business Qualified (SBQ) · Free
A free introductory course outlines the size of today’s industry, its major applications, and the basics of rocket launch and spacecraft communication.
Space Business - Markets
Short course (Online) by Space Business Qualified (SBQ) · $250 (~£190)
This unit introduces the established market sectors in the space business, their relative size and growth, and introduces the emerging markets that will propel the future of the business.
Small Satellite Market and Technology Trends
Seminar (Guildford) by SSTL · POA
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.
EUSPA Space Academy
MOOC (Online) by European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) · Free
The EUSPA Space Academy offers enthusiastic entrepreneurs a free and customisable online development programme tailored to their unique goals.
New Space: Access to space - Basics
MOOC (Online) by Coursera and ISAE-SUPAERO · Free
The spirit of NewSpace is revolutionizing our vision of access to space. Reading keys will enable you to understand the technological and strategic challenges in games with new rules, fixed by ambitious players. Combine the new technologies and management of space access with the classical paradigm of the existing space context.
Business Horizons Tech Talk: Space Supply Chain
Seminar (Online) by Exotopic · Past · Free
Space sector contracting approaches, particularly in satellite manufacturing, often follow a particular format, and involve a limited number of prime contractors. These Tier 1 suppliers benefit from a competitive supply chain and have several initiatives to support lower tier and new entrants. In this webinar we discuss common space supply chain contracting structures, who the Tier 1 suppliers are and opportunities and approaches for working collaboratively with them.
ESA Space Solutions Bid Workshop
Workshop (Portsmouth) by South Coast Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications (SCCoESA) · Past · Free
Work with Victoria Christmas, Bid Specialist, and Alan Cross ESA Business Applications Ambassador at an in-person workshop designed to translate your space applications idea into a workable proposal, ready for submission to the ESA Business Applications programme.
New Space Economy
MOOC (Online) by edX and EPFL · Free
The New Space Economy is a fast-growing market, driven by the commercialization of the historical institutional space sector. This course contains more than 30 videos-lectures from space experts from various fields.
Space Sustainability for the Next Century
Seminar (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
This webinar will present several concepts on the subject of ‘Sustainability for Space’ and ensuring space is kept clean and accessible for the next century. A panel will discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges of such concepts. Participants are invited to pitch a single slide, lightning talk on a concept relating to space sustainability for discussion and debate.
ESA Business Applications
Workshop (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
What you need to know and how to plan for a successful funding application to ESA Business Applications continuously open call for proposals.
ESA Funding Masterclass
Seminar (Truro) by Truro and Penwith College · Past · Free
Do you have a great idea or product that could benefit life on Earth which utilises or could utilise space based assets? Then join our European Space Agency funding masterclass to find out about upcoming ESA funding calls and business support opportunities.
Micro-to-macro: space technologies at extremes of length-scale
Seminar (Online) by SPRINT · Past · Free
Welcome to the SPRINT talks Space series. The National Space Strategy, launched in late 2021 sets out how the UK will build one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world, creating the right conditions for space businesses to start, grow, innovate, and thrive. SPRINT is keen to continue to support this ambition and, as a result, has developed a series of free to attend regular talks that will disseminate rich market knowledge and expert advice from industry leaders, government experts, policy advisers and those who are passionate about the space sector. This series of talks will cover a wide range of subject matter, and introduce viewpoints and discussions that will inform the SPRINT network on the challenges and opportunities the UK space sector offers.
Space101 - What is NewSpace?
Seminar (London) by Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) · Past · £10
Breaking down the jargon surrounding NewSpace, examining the challenges and opportunities that the space sector has right now, as well as where the space sector is heading
Business Horizons Tech Talk: International Collaboration
Seminar (Online) by Exotopic · Past · Free
Space programmes and systems are international by nature, and approaches to tackling challenges with space often require international collaboration. There are many opportunities to engage with, and work with, international partners on space projects, be that through European Space Agency, UK space-bridges, or commercial ventures. In this session we will discuss the capabilities of a selection of space active countries, some of the key players internationally, and some potential approaches for establishing cross-border collaborations.
New Trends in Outer Space Development
Short course (Online) by Udemy · £19.99
The New Trends in Outer Space Development course is designed to enable any person to advance their knowledge about current emerging trends in astronautics.
Commercial Space Program (CSP)
Course (USA) by International Space University (ISU) · Past · $14892 (~£11290)
An introduction to entrepreneurial management and New Space activities
Business Horizons Tech Talk: Leveraging UK Space Infrastructure and Facilities
Seminar (Online) by Exotopic · Past · Free
A new entrant to the space sector, whether a startup or transferring from another sector, can face significant challenges and potentially large upfront capital costs to put in place the infrastructure required to support their product, be that testing facilities for space-qualified hardware or access to data for downstream applications. The UK has invested in national infrastructure and facilities to address this need, enabling access to shared resources and often opportunities for fully-funded support. Here we discuss the range of facilities available within the UK and how businesses can access them.
Space Entrepreneurship 101
Short course (Online) by Udemy · £24.99
Get to know the New Space Economy
Business Horizons Tech Talk: United in Sustainability
Seminar (Online) by Exotopic · Past · Free
Sustainability within any industry has always been important, but is increasingly becoming an essential part of any successful business and sector. The space industry must think, and act, both for a sustainable space environment and space supply chain. In this webinar, we discuss the sustainability advantages and challenges brought by the space sector and how businesses can benefit from a shared sustainability strategy and narrative.
Business & Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions
Short course (Online) by University of Cambridge · Past · £2200
Gain insights into the organisational risks and opportunities posed by climate change, and learn to lead the transition to net zero emissions and rewire your business model for long-term value and resilience.
Opportunities for UK space-enabled organisations across Indian agriculture
Seminar (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
Join us to learn more about, and identify, opportunities for space-enabled innovation, collaboration, and commercial activities for UK organisations within the Indian Agricultural sector.
SpaceWest – Business Workshop on Funding and Investment
Workshop (Bristol) by West of England Combined Authority (WECA) · Past · Free
Space is a key sector for growth in the UK creating new opportunities across digital applications, engineering, smart government and environmental protection. The West of England Space Hub and the University of Bristol are hosting this workshop for businesses looking to develop activity in the space supply chain – whether that’s building on existing work or entering this exciting field. Specialists from business, government, and academia will lead discussions on funding programmes, sector support, partnerships and private investment. Speakers include the Airbus, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the European Space Agency, First Thirty, Invest Bristol and Bath, the UK Space Development Agency (UKSA), the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England (UWE) and the Satellite Applications Catapult.
The Space Commercialisation Engine Launch
Seminar (Leicester and Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
During the event, which will take place between 9 am to 1 pm, you will also hear about the latest developments from within the East Midlands’ growing space cluster as well as meeting representatives from some fantastic space-focused organisations.
Your Business Powered by Space - Frontiers of GNSS Applications
Seminar (Online) by GRACE (University of Nottingham) · Past · Free
We are pleased to invite you our second seminar in the ' Your Business Powered by Space' series. On March 10th, we will hear from Matthew Alcock, Samuel Christelow and Lei Zhao about the GNSS techniques and its applications.
UK-Turkey: building strong partnerships within agriculture, food & drink
Seminar (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
This event will explore the opportunities to meet challenges within the Turkish Agriculture Food and Drink industry through building ecosystems across borders that deliver innovations to identified supply chain challenges. It will showcase capability from the UK Catapults and Agri-Tech ecosystem, give insight into the current use and adoption of digital technologies, and provide opportunities for great collaboration between the UK and Turkey.
Technology Transfer, Application & Innovation
Short course (Belgium and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free
A course on different disciplines within the field of Technology Transfer, Application & Innovation, including patenting, entrepreneurship, and business incubation
Rise and Design: Opportunities in Space
Seminar (Sedgefield and Online) by Innovate UK EDGE North · Past · Free
Space is much closer than you think, and there are a host of possibilities to be had from the use of data, information and images gathered from the hundreds of satellites orbiting the earth. Traffic management, farming, monitoring of ground deformation, prevention of illegal fishing, monitoring bridges and other infrastructure, all of these and many more are made possible by access to satellite data. We'll be hearing from the experts at the Satellite Centre of Excellence in County Durham, and some of the companies they're working with, to give you an insight into how it could transform your business.
Your Business Powered by Space - Space for Flooding Monitoring
Seminar (Online) by GRACE (University of Nottingham) · Past · Free
We are pleased to invite you to our first seminar in the 'Your Business Powered by Space' series. On January 20th, we will hear from Cristina Vrinceanu and Vivek Agarwal about the possibilities offered by radar satellite data for flood monitoring.
UK Space Sector Exporter Workshop
Workshop (Online) by Satellite Applications Catapult · Past · Free
Starting with an introduction to UKEF and EEN it will be an interactive session so each business can describe their interest in export markets before going through the potential risks and pitfalls and how to overcome them.
PhiWeek Bootcamp
Workshop (Italy) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free
5 day sprint in design, prototyping, and testing ideas relating to Earth Observation
Start your journey with ESA Space Solutions Webinar
Seminar (Online) by South Coast Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications (SCCoESA) · Past · Free
Join this online discussion with Victoria Christmas, Bid Specialist, and Alan Cross, ESA Business Applications Ambassador, to learn more about the opportunities available for business in the UK. At ESA Business Applications the aim is to show that space is open for business and has the power to improve our everyday lives on Earth. ESA Business Applications do this by helping companies integrate space data and technology into commercial services. This webinar will introduce you to the funding opportunities available via the programme while helping you to assess if you can use space data and technology to develop your space applications idea into a workable proposal ready for application.
Innovative Space Festival
Seminar (Leeds) by Space Hub Yorkshire · Past · Free
Space Hub Yorkshire are hosting a two-day hybrid Innovate Space Festival on Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 March 2022 at the University of Leeds This business-focused event is targeted at early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators in the space sector, or those who may wish to move into the space sector, though there will be networking opportunities for companies of any size. There will be talks, workshops and networking opportunities to encourage and support early-stage innovation in the Space sector. The aim is for businesses to network over Space and to ‘Spin In, Spark New, Scale Up’.
How to raise finance: maximising investor confidence
Workshop (Online) by Satellite Finance Network (SFN) · Past · Free
- Optimising corporate structure and governance to comply with regulation and attract investment - Putting together a company business plan - How to pitch effectively - How to ensure contracts are “bankable” - Considerations around the drafting of MOUs and LOIs - Investment considerations
SPRINT R&I Seminar: Antenna Development for Satcomms in 2030
Seminar (Online) by SPRINT · Past · Free
SPRINT hosts a FREE monthly seminar series, where invited speakers present work of relevance to the research interests to the SPRINT network. Our seminars are hosted and curated by leading scholars from Space Park Leicester, and by our SPRINT Innovation Team. They offer an opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research and innovation with the aim of supporting the development of early career scholars, showcasing exciting applied research and developing our active specialist network in space technology R&I.
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