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Introduction Aim 1. Organise your thoughts - Overview of the Course Material - A framework for developing Expertise. 2. Get started - Step-by-step guide to finding, joining & taking a Course 3. Prepare to engage INTRO (OL) - Some Top Tips for Online Coursework - An Introductory Quiz to start the mental ball rolling PROPRIETARY 2
Scope Course Overviews Online Procedures Online Course Admin Items Establish Baseline: pre-course test! INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 3
Overall Course Aim Students should be able to: 1. Understand all UAS concepts and issues 2. Converse intelligently on UAS topics 3. Plan and orient UAS programs 4. Critique UAS operations There is more to learn, but not much INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 4
Expertise Skilled memory enables experts to rapidly encode, store, and retrieve information within the domain of their expertise and thereby circumvent the capacity limitations that typically constrain novice performance. Ericsson & Stasewski (1989) INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 5
Introductory Course Overview UAS Basics UAS Types UAS Roles UAS CONOPS UAS Sensors UAS Payloads UAS Components 2 UAS Datalinks Airspace Integration Military Case Study Future Capabilities INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 6
Introductory Course Content This eleven Module instructional program is designed for all personnel seeking entry-level training on the UAS environment. It is especially designed to assist senior management and engineers of companies entering the UAS market. Personnel should have a general understanding of basic aviation principles or have completed the UMEX Aviation Module (coming soon online). COURSE LECTURES B1. UAS Basics B2. UAS Types B3. UAS Roles B4. UAS CONOPS C3. UAS Datalinks C2. Components 2 P1. Payloads P2. Sensors R1. Airspace Integration B5.1 Case Study 1: MQ-8B B9. Future Capabilities Please refer to Training Brochure (on website) for a detailed breakdown of the Lectures INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 7
Foundation Course Overview Fundamentals Module UAS Basics UAS Types UAS Roles UAS CONOPS UAS Components 1 Payloads Module Components Module Radar Sensors EO/IR Sensors UAS Payloads UAS Components 2 Datalinks Design Module UAS Weapons Human Factors UAS Design STANAG Compliance Deployment Considerations Advanced Module Planning Module Future Capabilities UAS Costs Military Case Study Mission Planning Airspace Integration INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 8
Foundation Course Content This 20 Module instructional program provides individuals entering the UAS market with the ability to hit the ground running. Attendees will gain a working knowledge of UAS system classification, roles and command and control options. UAS design considerations, payloads and limitations are studied, culminating in a challenging UAS design and practical exercise. Items from the Introduction Course are refreshed, but in depth consideration of operational and maintenance difficulties as well as a look at a number of case studies complete the Fundamentals Course. Personnel should have a general understanding of basic aviation principles or have completed the Aviation Module. COURSE LECTURES B1. UAS Basics B2. UAS Types B3. UAS Roles B4. UAS CONOPS C1. Components 1 C2. Components 2 C3. Datalinks P1. Payloads P2. EO/IR Sensors P3. Radar Sensors Please refer to Training Brochure (on website) for a detailed breakdown of the Lectures INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 9
Advanced Course Overview FOUNDATION COURSE PRE- REQ Tasking Process, Disseminate, Exploit Multi-Aircraft Control UAS Market & Careers Civilian Case Study UAS Threats UAS Ethics INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 10
Advanced Course Content This specialized Course provides experienced UAS professionals, or Fundamental Course attendees, with high-end comprehension of the more complex, ground-breaking or controversial aspects of UAS operations. Personnel should have completed the UAS Foundation Course or be a professional in the UAS field. COURSE LECTURES PR3. TCPED PR3. TCPED Practical B5.2 Case Study 2: Civil D6. UAS Market & Careers. D3. Multiple Aircraft Control (MAC) D1. UAS Threats D5. UAS Ethics Please refer to Training Brochure (on website) for a detailed breakdown of the Lectures INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 11
Course Procedures 1 Login and Course Catalog 1. Go to Talent Learning Management System site: - www. http://unmannedexperts.talentlms.com/ 2. Choose View Course Catalog 3. Select Course to study 4. Log In or Sign Up - Directly - Via Facebook, LinkedIn, Google INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 12
Course Procedures 2 Course Purchase 1. Agree to Payment via PayPal site 2. Payment Options: - Use / create Paypal Account - Debit - Credit - Bill Me Later TM 3. You will be returned to UMEX Courses 4. Accept the Terms & Conditions INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 13
Course Procedures 3 Navigating to the Course 1. Your Home Page lists the courses that you have signed up to: - Shows %age completed - Info button shows lectures in the course & requirements 2. Click on Course to open Start Screen Start, we dare you! INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 14
Course Procedures 4 Navigating the Lectures Lecture Title Attachment & Media Instructor for Lecture Instructor contact details Slide Navigation Pane Forward / Back Slides Progress on current slide Pause Briefing Volume NB: Quizzes and Videos require direct input into the main screen INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 15
Course Procedures 5 Navigating between Lectures in a Course 1. Need a break? Just close the window: - The software records your progress & lets you resume when ready: 2. End of lecture? just close the window: - If complete then you will see this: - The next lecture is waiting here: 3. Or return to your Courses: INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 16
Course Procedures 6 Course Completions 1. Congratulations! - This is the view you have earned: 2. Download and Print out the Certificate - Use the nice paper maybe? 3. Both you and your instructor will get emails to confirm too. INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 17
Course Procedures 6 Group Membership From Home Page select Join Group Your Instructor will provide you with the Group key code Email oltraining@unmannedexperts.com if you don t have one Enter it here: Group membership gives you access to Group messages INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 18
Course Procedures 7 Emails Options Administrator, Instructor, Group Members & Course attendees: INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 19
Course Procedures 8 Discussions Your instructor can create a discussion forum for students to join in on: Ask them Engage! INTRO (OL) 20
Course Procedures 9 Course Book For those on the Foundation & Advanced Courses, a complementary Course Book is available to download The Course Book contains: Conversion Tables Glossary of Terms Practical Booklets: Design Practical Planning Practical Tasking Practical It can be accessed in 2 places: Downloaded from the Resources Tab on the video player Viewed or Downloaded from the Course Page dropdown menus INTRO (OL) 21
Course Procedures 10 Practicals & Assignments Foundation & Advanced Courses contain a number of Assignments and Practicals to help cement the course information. Once you reach one of these: Follow the instructions on the previous lead-in lecture Pause / Stop the lecture and prepare for pencil & paper work! Open up the Course Book and study the relevant material Work through the problem Once completed please contact your instructor: Via LMS dropdown menu or email Attach your solution, in the most convenient format Sent Questions this way too! Expect a response within 24 hours and any comments within a week of sending. INTRO (OL) 22
Instructor Relationship How to use them best The Online Courses are designed to be: SELF PLACED: You run each Module in your own time and coordinate with your Instructor at your pace; FULLY NARRATED: Each brief s Instructor will walk you through the topic, and be an email away for any of your questions; ASYNCHRONOUS: There is no timeline, and you chose which Modules and briefs you are interested in, and in what order to take them; BEST VALUE: No travel & subsistence, excellent discounts for early adopters! OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS: Available throughout the Courses, along with the obligatory Quizzes and End of Course Exam. Your instructor is there to walk you through the courses, answer questions and help INTRO with (OL) quizzes, practicals and your PROPRIETARY UAS-education. Use them wisely! 23
Instructor Contact Question Procedures Course Material Questions? E.g. On Slide 7, why do you say that a RQ-7B is a Tier II UAS? Email: oltraining@unmannedexperts.com Please specify the course, instructor, brief (and slide) Technical Questions? E.g. Which version of Adobe do I need to install? Email: oltraining@unmannedexperts.com Please specify the course you are undertaking General UAS Questions? E.g. Where can I find information on UAS licenses? Email: operations@unmannedexperts.com Expect INTRO (OL) an acknowledgement within PROPRIETARY 24 hrs and a solution within 72 hrs 24
Comms Check and Audience Introduction To open the communications lines and ensure that the email link is working, please take a moment to contact your Instructor at oltraining@unmannedexperts.com with the following information: Title: Intro email from (your name) Body: Course and Instructor s name Your Nationality and Country of Residence Your previous flying and/or UAS experience Your main objective for taking the course PLEASE indicate if you wish to share this information with others taking the same course. This would give you opportunities for online discussions of the courseware and related topics You should hear back within 24 hours, but if not please email: INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 25 operations@unmannedexperts.com
Taking Online Courses Top Tips 1. Make sure your technology is working before the class starts; 2. Ensure email / blogs ready to go with instructor and fellows; 3. Read the course syllabus carefully and follow instructions; 4. Utilize any course supplementary resources; 5. Participate actively in course discussions; 6. Feel free to use anonymous blog names, but stay polite! 7. Set a time each week to progress the course. Stay on schedule; 8. Ask for help when you need it: you paid for the support structure; 9. See this as the beginning of your education in the field: read around the subjects. INTRO (OL) PROPRIETARY 26
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