The Courses
Overview
The SBQ curriculum is divided into -
Fundamentals Courses that provide a thorough grounding in getting into space, achieving orbit, spacecraft design, space communications and the business of space. Course content is on the concept and business level rather than depending on in-depth knowledge of math, physics or engineering, because it aims to equip students for success in the business of space and satellite.
Specialist Courses that enable students to deepen their knowledge of key sectors in the space and satellite business including satellite communications and broadcast, spacecraft and launch, and earth observation, navigation and science.
Certification at the Fundamentals level or complete all the courses in a given Specialty series. Upon receiving a certification, your certificate in PDF format will be available in the Transcripts area of your student account in the learning system. Each certification will be valid for three years. To renew, you must re-take the current version of each exam.
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Fundamentals Courses
Fundamentals Bundle
Enroll in a bundle of Fundamentals courses and Certification testing now, and you will be automatically enrolled in any remaining Fundamentals courses as they are released. Everything you need to get your SBQ Fundamentals Certification at a discount. Includes SBQ 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405 and SBQ-CERT-FUND | US$900
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SBQ400 | Welcome to the Business of Space
A free introductory course outlines the size of today’s industry, its major applications, and the basics of rocket launch and spacecraft communication.
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SBQ401 | Fundamentals of Orbits & Getting into Space
Learn the principles of rocketry, the designs in use today, and the essentials of different orbits and how rockets reach them. Included in the discounted Fundamentals Certification Bundle, or US$250 if you enroll separately. Course details.
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SBQ 402 | Spacecraft Fundamentals
Gain an understanding what goes into a spacecraft and its impact on cost, size, and weight. Included in the discounted Fundamentals Certification Bundle, or US$250 if you enroll separately. Course details.
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SBQ403 | Space Communications Fundamentals
All spacecraft rely on communications. Learn how communications links work, and their practical and theoretical limits. Included in the discounted Fundamentals Bundle, or US$250 if you enroll separately. Course details.
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SBQ 404 | Space Business - Markets
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. Included in the discounted Fundamentals Bundle, or US$250 if you enroll separately. Course details.
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SBQ 405 | Space Business - Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Space is a capital-intensive business funded by public and private financing, and governed by complex legal and regulatory rules developed over decades. Included in the discounted Fundamentals Certification Bundle, or US$250 if you enroll separately. Course details.
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SBQ-CERT-FUND | Certification/Recert. Exam
COMING SOON | Included in the discounted Fundamentals Certification Bundle, or US$200 if you enroll separately.