Professional Development

OU EXTENDED CAMPUS SCHOOL OF AVIATION STUDIES

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM

Short Courses and Seminars

The OU Extended Campus School of Aviation Studies is committed to providing onsite and online continuing education opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of today’s professionals. Our short courses and seminars better prepare individuals for the growing demands of the aviation, aerospace, and defense industry. This program also provides executive coaching, mentoring, and peer-to-peer networking to ensure professionals excel in key management roles. All courses are taught by subject matter experts with strong industry experience. An official OU Certificate of Completion and CEUs will be granted.

OU’s short course and seminar topics include:

Advanced Skills in Air Traffic Control
Fundamentals of Airline Management
Introduction to Airport Operations
Foundations of Aviation English
Advanced Aviation English
Introduction to Aviation Law and Policy
Foundations of Business Development
Advanced Business Development
Fundamentals of Crew Resource Management
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Introduction to Human Factors
Fundamentals of International Aviation Management
Fundamentals of International Air Traffic Control
Introduction to Program Management
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Advanced Proposal Writing
Introduction to Federal Reporting and Compliance
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

UPCOMING SEMINARS

Foundations of Business Development

Date: October 25-26, 2019

Lead Instructor: Jeff Tyrcha

Location: Norman, Oklahoma

The purpose of this seminar program is to prepare participants to identify and provide sound solutions to the business development process in order to be better prepared for taking on leadership positions and conducting successful business development campaign. The format of this course is experiential to include various group exercises and discussions. Participants are required to complete pre-course assignments. An official OU Certificate of Completion and CEUs will be granted.

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Essentials in Leadership and Management

Date: November 15-16, 2019

Lead Instructor: Lindy Ritz

Location: Norman, Oklahoma

This seminar program aims to develop critical thinking, decision-making, change management, and high-performance leadership skills for individuals in the aviation, aerospace, and defense areas. The program includes a required networking dinner. The course focuses on participants deepening their understanding of the impact of leadership and communication styles in the workplace. This seminar is unique in that participants are able to receive immediate feedback from subject matter experts for all group exercises and discussions to include real-world case studies. This feedback is directly applicable to address workplace needs post course. Participants are required to complete pre-course assignments. The program includes a required networking dinner the first evening of the seminar. An official OU Certificate of Completion and CEUs will be granted.

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sUAS Remote Pilot License Test Prep

Date: October/November (TBD, four evenings from 6 p.m to 10 p.m.)

Lead Instructor: George Hicks

Location: Norman, Oklahoma

The purpose of this seminar program is to prepare participants to pass the FAA’s sUAS initial written Aeronautical Knowledge Test, which is required to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate and operate a commercial drone. The 15-hour course covers history, theory of operations and a basic introduction to drone technology and consists of pre-read materials, in-class lectures and a practice exam at the end of the course. Students will leave the class not only prepared to pass the Aeronautical Knowledge Test, but with a better understanding of safe and professional drone operation. An official OU Certificate of Completion and CEUs will be granted.

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For more information, please contact April Millaway Williams.