Serco, the international services provider to governments, has announced the launch of Serco’s Space Academy, a comprehensive training programme designed to equip individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the global space industry. The academy will be open to applicants based in the Middle East and will offer a broad catalogue of training services, covering all key disciplines within the space sector.
Serco’s Space Academy will provide technical training across a wide range of subjects including Earth observation, satellite navigation, satellite communications, ground segment operations, spacecraft operations, and space engineering management, as well as training in space business disciplines such as the new space economy and innovation. The academy’s programmes will be delivered by a team of global space experts, each with decades of experience, with the opportunity for graduates to train at distinguished training centres across Europe.
The academy traces its roots back to the successful 2023 launch of the Saudi Graduate Space Programme, which was designed to align with Vision 2030 objectives and the development of a robust national space sector. The global academy here in the region will also continue to prioritise fostering local talent as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s ambitions in the space sector.
Amar Vora, Head of Space for Serco Middle East, said: “The launch of Serco’s Space Academy is a testament to our commitment to supporting space initiatives here in the Middle East. By empowering local professionals with access to world-class training and expertise, we are enabling them to take on leading roles in the rapidly growing space sector.
“The academy aims to impact a better future through technological development and the knowledge transfer of decades of international Serco expertise to local talent. It’s about ensuring that the space industry here isn’t just part of the global conversation, but is actively driving it forward.”
Serco’s Space Academy is now accepting applications from aspiring space professionals from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The programme is tailored for advanced university students to experienced professionals working in the space industry, whether in the public or private sectors. Training can be tailored to suit all levels of expertise, with a blend of hands-on and theoretical approaches, ensuring participants can apply their learning in real-world scenarios. It can also be customised for organisations seeking to upskill their workforce, offering targeted solutions to meet the specific needs of teams within the industry.
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