Professional Development

OU SCHOOL OF AVIATION STUDIES

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM

Short Courses and Seminars

The OU 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

Introduction on How to Win a Government Contract

Date: Rescheduled, Info TBD

Lead Instructor: Jeff Tyrcha

Location: 1700 Lexington Avenue, Terminal Building 101; 2^nd Floor Conference Room; Norman, Oklahoma 73069

The purpose of this seminar program is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students, as well as entry-level professionals, to identify and provide sound solutions to the business and capture development process used for federal government contracting in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries. At the end of this program, participants will better understand the components of pursuing and winning federal business. 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 1.0 CEUs will be granted.

Learn more about the Government Contracting course

sUAS Remote Pilot License Test Prep

Date: 6 to 10 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesdays, October12 - November 2

Lead Instructor: George Hicks

Location: 1928 Goddard Avenue, Norman, OK 73069 (NC210 Building, 1^st Floor, Monroney Classroom

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.

Learn more about the sUAS Remote Pilot Test Prep Course

Cost of course is $159 for OU faculty, staff, students, or alumni; $159 for active military or veterans (submit proof of military ID); and $209 for the general public

For more information, please contact April Millaway Williams.