Space training opportunities
647 training opportunities for the UK and European space sectors, last updated 16 April 2025. Curated by Space Skills Alliance.
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Core Skills For Mobile Satellite Terminal Operators
Short course (Online) by GSOA · Part of membership package $348/year (~£264)
In this course you will learn how to use pointing angles (az and el) to decide where your antenna should be placed for a clear view to the satellite. You will also learn basic concepts and troubleshooting, such as the effect of rain, how to check your equipment, the importance of interference prevention, and how to tell if your equipment qualifies as GVF Type Approved.
GPS Operations: DGPS, GPS Signals and Processing
Short course (Online) by NavtechGPS · $2899 (~£2198)
This 3-day course skips the fundamentals altogether and dives right into a discussion of differential GPS, which continues throughout the week, together with an in-depth look at GPS signal processing, navigation message content, code tracking and receivers and concludes with Kalman filtering basics.
Launch Safety Analysis
Short course (Varies) by International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) · POA
The course is intended to provide the participant with an introduction of analyses for launch safety, of the significance and procedures of range safety processes.
ESA Scout HydroGNSS (Recorded Content)
Seminar (Online) by SSTL · Free
We are holding an online workshop to introduce the HydroGNSS mission, the science behind the retrievals, the products anticipated at Data Levels 2 and 2, their relationship to Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) and the plans for calibration and validation of the results. The workshop will discuss lessons learnt from previous reflectometry missions, and how future HydroGNSS products could be accommodated alongside other data into climate and meteorological models to improve hydrological and climate knowledge. This workshop is aimed at potential users of HydroGNSS measurements for climate and meteorological models, researchers working in complementary EO missions, and those with an interest in GNSS reflectometry as a future Earth observation technique sustainable through the use of small satellite constellations.
Introduction to Space Law Training Course
Short course (Redu and Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free
A course on how law is an integral part in the practical realisation of a space mission from the “cradle to the grave”
Earth Observation Satellite System Design Training Course
Short course (Redu) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Past · Free
A course on the end-to-end design of an EO satellite system.
The Politics of Space Security and Space Law
Short course (Online) by University of Leicester · £600
Develop and expand your staff and organisation’s comprehension of UK and international space policy, security and international space law with recognised and leading space policy and law experts.
Reliability Engineering
Short course (Varies) by International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) · POA
The course includes an introductory module of key definitions, basic statistics, and a review of the basic principles of the reliability engineering discipline, including a description of a reliability case for establishing and managing a reliability engineering program.
Web Mapping
Short course (London, Liverpool, and Cornwall) by Geospatial Training Solutions · POA
In this one-day course we will explore Web Mapping and show you how to use a variety of different tools to display and communicate spatial information We will have a recap of the basics of spatial data and focus on how we get a variety of different types of data into web mapping platforms We will review some of the different platforms available and spend most of the time looking at the MapBox platform.
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.
Earth observation (EO) missions: practical issues and solutions
Workshop (Online) by Satellite Finance Network (SFN) · Past · Free
- Brief introduction to the international legal framework o Principles Relating to Remote Sensing of the Earth from Outer Space o Issues of resolution and national security - Brief introduction to the UK EO regulatory landscape o Export licences granted by the Export Control Joint Unit o Lack of EO data regulatory policy - Regulatory considerations for the collection, distribution and processing of EO data o Dissemination of EO data outside the UK o International regulatory considerations - Data privacy, data protection and human rights laws that may be applicable to EO data – Jason Betteley, Alden Legal - Other security considerations
Confident Spatial Analysis in QGIS
Short course (London, Liverpool, and Cornwall) by Geospatial Training Solutions · POA
This intermediate two part course will develop your skills of using spatial data, including collating data from a variety of sources including XY coordinate data and address or postcode based data. We will also cover using spatial overlays, point-in-polygon analysis and spatial joins.
Applied Kalman Filtering with Emphasis on GPS Aided Systems
Short course (Varies) by NavtechGPS · POA
This is a highly intensive 4-day short course on Kalman filtering theory and Kalman filtering applications. Included is a discussion of linear, extended, unscented, and square root Kalman filters and their practical applications to real-time strapdown navigation and target tracking. Exposure to Information filters, 2nd and 3rd order extended Kalman filters, particle filters, integrity monitoring, and methods of smoothing is included. Emphasis is on practical applications, but sufficient supporting theory is provided for further research. Designed for engineers who need a working knowledge of Kalman filtering or who work in the fields of navigation or target tracking.
GPS/GNSS Awareness
Workshop (Varies) by Survey Training · POA
The course is designed for professionals and any others who need to be able to understand how GPS/GNSS systems work and how they can be used in the Surveying, Construction, Utility and GIS Industries. Little or no previous experience is required, but some basic understanding of the need to position points for data collection.
RF And DC Theory For Satellite Systems
Short course (Online) by GSOA · Part of membership package $348/year (~£264)
Covers DC theory (Ohm's law, loop resistance, voltage drops), gains, losses, levels, and dB, cables and connectors (including VSWR, return loss, cable types, and connector attachment), and standard RF components, such as attenuators, amplifiers, splitters, couplers, taps, and power inserters, and grounding and discharge protection.
Stardust-R Training School
Workshop (Online and Varies) by University of Rome Tor Vergata, University Alexandru Ioan Cuza of Iasi, Politecnico di Milano, and University of Strathclyde · Price unknown
TS-III will provide a comprehensive training on the tools developed to keep the space environment stable and resilient.
Monitoring Climate from Space
MOOC (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free
An introduction to our planet from space and how Earth observation is used to monitor climate change
GVF Training
Resource (Online) by GSOA · $348.00 (~£264)
The Global VSAT Forum is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting and supporting the world-wide satellite communications industry. In 2001, at the request of its membership, the GVF launched a new training program with the objective of building a global force of qualified VSAT installation technicians available in local areas to support expansion of VSAT networks. The program began with a handful of classes led by volunteer instructors, but from 2006 accelerated rapidly due to the partnership with SatProf, Inc., who provided the interactive, online learning content and took on the administration of the program on behalf of GVF. In 2010 the training content was refocused on interference prevention skills, as a key element in GVF’s initiatives serving the industry’s drive to combat unintentional interference. Today, the GVF training program has already reached over 16,000 students all around the world and has grown to over 40 courses and 16 separate certifications, covering not only VSAT installation but marine terminal operation and installation, teleport and news gathering uplinking, mobile terminal operation, numerous general theory topics, and equipment-specific training.
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
Satcom Fundamentals
Short course (Online) by GSOA · Part of membership package $348/year (~£264)
GVF520, the second in a series of three online courses leading to GVF Advanced Satcom Professional Certification, provides the student with a thorough understanding of the fundamental theories of VSAT communications. This knowledge is essential for every skilled and effective satellite ground equipment terminal field technician.
ESA/ELGRA Gravity-Related Research Summer School
Short course (Transinne) by European Space Agency (ESA) · €450 (~£381)
An overview of the current research under microgravity and hypergravity conditions in Life and Physical Sciences
Echoes in Space
Course (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) and EO College · Free
Training on the basics of Radar Remote Sensing and applications of the data
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.
GPS Fundamentals and Enhancements
Short course (Online) by NavtechGPS · $1499 (~£1136)
This two-day introductory level course offers an overview of how the global positioning system works. It covers GPS/GNSS fundamentals and principles and technologies, including signals, clocks and timing, orbits and constellations, and satellites and control segment function.
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.
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.
ISU Space Resources Professional Course
Short course (Strasbourg) by International Space University (ISU) · Past · €500 (~£424)
A broad overview of the space resources field, including the current knowledge of available resources in the Solar System, identification, collection, extraction, processing, and utilization systems under development, economic and technical feasibility studies, legal and policy issues, and space exploration architectures and commercial ventures that may be enabled by utilizing extraterrestrial resources in the near future
Applications of geo-information science and earth observation
Course (Enschede) by ITC (University of Twente) · Past · €3547 (~£3007)
Hands on training in the use geo-information science and earth observation knowledge in a local context
Advanced Geoinformatics
Short course (Enschede) by ITC (University of Twente) · Past · €3850 (~£3264)
Geo-spatial data is the major driver of today’s information society. Smartphones, satellites, and sensors are creating more Big Geo Data than ever. This data is used for an increasing number of scientific purposes that aim to benefit the world. It’s a matter of gathering, analyzing, distributing and visualizing the data to make it fit for specific use, e.g. in systems for improving agricultural practice or creating healthy cities. The technologies supporting these processes are at the core of geoinformatics. Effectively acquiring and efficiently managing these amounts of data takes more than skills. It also requires keeping pace with ongoing technological developments and understanding how to interpret them. The course Advanced Geoinformatics offers you the possibility to expand your competencies and skills in advanced data acquisition and information extraction methods or focus more on the integration of state-of-the-art methods in geospatial workflows. You will learn to design and develop algorithms, models, and tools to process geo-spatial data into reliable, actionable informatio
One-to-One and Bespoke Training Courses
Workshop (Penryn) by Clear Mapping Co · POA
When working with Clear Mapping Co, we support you throughout the whole process, from considering your course content, to delivering your programme. We will work with you to customise a training programme to enable you to get the most out of their particular Geographic Information System.
Space Entrepreneurship 101
Short course (Online) by Udemy · £24.99
Get to know the New Space Economy
Access Procedure Skills
Short course (Online) by GSOA · Part of membership package $348/year (~£264)
In this course, which follows on from GVF 530, you will learn how to check for accurate pointing, perform a cross-pol alignment with the satellite access center, and follow the industry best-practices guidelines, the General Access Procedure document.
SAR Course
Short course (Madrid) by European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) · €1200 (~£1017)
The aim of this two-week SAR course is to provide initial foundation training, followed by more advanced training for the exploitation of SAR imagery in the field of defence and security. The course is designed in two modules. Module 1 is aimed at attendees with a background in optical imagery interpretation and provides training in the fundamentals of SAR theory as well as application exercises to familiarise attendees with the specific SAR effects and basic SAR imagery exploitation.
Space Law and Policy Course
Short course (London and Online) by London Institute of Space Policy and Law (ISPL) · £525-1050
Share insights with international practitioners and professionals, through lectures, discussions and interactive case-studies
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.
Introduction to QGIS: Understanding and Presenting Spatial Data
Short course (London, Liverpool, and Cornwall) by Geospatial Training Solutions · POA
In this two part introductory course we will give you an overview on how GIS works, and what we can and can’t do with spatial data. We assume no prior knowledge of GIS and will explain how to get data into the GIS as well as how to produce maps using your own data.
SME Training - EEE components procurement
Workshop (Noordwijk) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Free
An introduction to the pitfalls associated with EEE components procurement and associated costs, project budget and schedule
EUMETSAT Data Access Services
Seminar (Online) by EUMETSAT · Free
Starting October 2021, we present a new monthly series of open, online short how-to sessions on the Data Access Services and their usage via GUIs and APIs. With this series we hope to increase the amount of users moving from the legacy data access services to the new Data Access Services (Data Store, Data Tailor, EUMETView) by removing the technical challenges in using the GUIs and APIs. In each session we will be answering top questions posted by you. Each session is recorded and listed below.
Guided Weapons - MAA-GW
Short course (Shrivenham) by Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (DAMOD) · POA
This course will introduce you to the ‘missile’ and the system; constituent parts of the missile and how they integrate into the complete system; the threat and how it can be countered.
Satellite Communications Systems Course
Short course (London) by University of Surrey · £1000-1850
A comprehensive overview of satellite communication technology and applications, so delegates can learn practical skills required for design engineers
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.
Space Systems Engineering Course
Short course (Southampton) by University of Southampton · £2,300
Provides a broad view of a space mission and insights into the working of its systems and how they interact
NWP-SAF satellite data assimilation
Short course (Online) by ECMWF · Past · Free
This course provides a complete overview of the usage of meteorological satellite observations in operational numerical weather prediction (NWP). It includes a series of lectures and practical sessions covering a range of topics – from fundamental theoretical concepts through to detailed practical implementations in modern state-of-the-art data assimilation systems.
Standardization Training Course
Short course (Online) by European Space Agency (ESA) · Past · Free
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.
Monitoring Oceans from Space
MOOC (Online) by EUMETSAT and Imperative Space · Free
This course will introduce you to the powerful role of satellite ‘Earth observation’ (EO) technology in monitoring our oceans, and to the beautiful and inspiring nature of the imagery and data it produces.
Space Mission Operations
Short course (Online) by TSTI · POA
This course explores the challenge of designing and implementing sustainable mission support in a practical, cost-effective way. This 3 or 4 day course takes a functional approach to provide an in-depth view of the entirety of space mission operations. This includes the concept of operations and all functions that are performed in support of a space mission. Interactive discussions focus on initial requirements definition, operations concept development, functional allocation among spacecraft, payload, ground system and operators. Constraints imposed by the space environment, orbital mechanics, communication architectures and other mission systems are also evaluated. Participants gain extensive hands-on experience with a variety of mission operations modeling tools to understand physical constraints and appreciate the impact of programmatic trade-offs. Case studies of ongoing NASA, DoD and commercial missions are examined in detail. This course is designed for systems engineers, payload principle investigators, subsystem engineers or project managers who are responsible for the detailed design and operation of space systems.
GPS/GNSS Operation for Engineers and Technical Professionals: Principles, Technology, Applications and Intro to DGPS Concepts
Short course (Online) by NavtechGPS · $2899 (~£2198)
This is a technical foundation course. During this four-day course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of GPS/GNSS system concepts, design and operation, including information on GPS signal processing by the receiver, techniques by which GPS obtains position, velocity and time, code tracking, antennas, receiver impairments and enhancements, nav algorithms, and an introduction to differential GPS (DGPS) and Kalman filtering, to bring you quickly up to speed on GNSS operation.
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.
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