Reasons to take the Space Business Certificate exam

You do not have to be a rocket scientist to work in the space sector. In fact, many space companies need qualified business professionals in functions including sales, business development, strategy, financing, and others. Nonetheless, an understanding of the basics of this deep tech sector is essential. The Space Business Certificate is designed to allow you to demonstrate to potential employers that you have this knowledge. If you do have a technical background already, the Space Business Certificate allows you to demonstrate knowledge about the space economy, space business models, financing, and legal & regulatory.

You do not need to have studies aerospace engineering to work in the space sector. In fact, whatever you may studied (incl. business, law, humanities) may still allow you to add value to space companies, in non-technical roles that these companies also need to fill. Nonetheless, an understanding of the basics of this deep tech sector is essential. The Space Business Certificate is designed to allow you to demonstrate to potential employers that you have this knowledge. If you do have a technical background already, the Space Business Certificate allows you to demonstrate knowledge about the space economy, space business models, financing, and legal & regulatory.

Are you excited about the significant emerging business opportunities in space? The Space Business Certificate will allow you to demonstrate knowledge about the space economy, technical basics, space business models, financing, and legal & regulatory -- to potential investors, business partners and employees.

The Space Business Certificate exam is a standardized online test, designed by the team behind the edX New Space Economy course. Upon passing, you will obtain the charter of being a "Space Business Professional." The idea behind the Space Business Certificate builds on the success of similar certificates in other industries, such as  the CFA or CAIA qualifications in finance, or the Scrum qualifications in project management.

Everyone who successfully passes the Space Business Certificate exam will be admitted to a global community of Space Business Professionals. You will then be able to network with each other via an invite-only LinkedIn group, which will also include other space leaders.

Join the community of certificate holders and network with space business professionals.

Testimonials from Space Leaders

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Tim Christman Executive Director, Foundation for the Future

“The Space Business Certificate is a fantastic tool for workers outside the traditional space vertical to gain entry into the space sector.”

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Jane Poynter CEO & co-founder, Space Perspective

“The space market is growing exponentially along with the need for a skilled and diverse workforce. The Space Business Certificate is an excellent way to learn about and enter this incredibly exciting industry.”

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Ehsan Razavizadeh London Space Innovation Center

"The Space Business Certificate aims to give the skills, network and confidence to train the future workforce for the fast- growing space economy "

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Alex Fielding CEO & co-founder, Privateer

"The New Space Economy course on edX is a fantastic primer for anyone looking to take the first small step on the way to a giant leap in a Space career or just want a refresher or opportunity to sharpen their skills. The Space Business Certificate allows you to prove those skills.”

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Luca Rossettini CEO & founder, D-Orbit

“Space is infinite, and the space market can only keep growing: be among the firsts and you’ll lead.”

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Michael Raska Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University Singapore

“Emerging technologies and the integration of commercial and government systems enable easier access to space. We must focus on collaborative space education that navigates between space threats, challenges, as well as future opportunities.”

CURRICULUM

  • History and trends in space
  • Size and structure of the space economy
  • Key stakeholders
  • Space and impact
  • and more

 

  • The space environment
  • Common orbits
  • Spacecraft types
  • Remote sensing basics
  • Satcomm basics
  • GNSS (navigation) basics
  • and more
  • Basics of established business models, including launch, remote sensing, satcomm, GNSS (navigation)
  • Basics of up&coming business models, including in-space manufacturing, space tourism, lunar
  • Public sources of funding
  • Private sources of funding
  • International space treaties
  • National space laws
  • Other relevant regulations

PRICING

Basic

Open to all participants

$ 499 -
  • Standardized Certificate
  • Community of space business professionals
  • Access to Space Business Professional insignia merchandise

Young Professionals

Participants must be below 30 years old

$ 249 -
  • Standardized Certificate
  • Community of space business professionals
  • Access to Space Business Professional insignia merchandise

Supporting Organizations

FAQ

We recommend taking the two online courses in the training materials and read at least one of the reports.

The training videos in the online course can be watched within approximately 2 full days. We believe anybody should be able to prepare for the exam within a few weeks, even if studying part-time / on the side. 

If you already work in the space field you may have a solid base, however we strongly recommend to watch a few of the videos, read a report,  and to listen to a few of the podcasts in the training materials.

The enrollment fee includes one attempt of the Space Business Certificate Exam. If you do not achieve a passing score, you may re-enroll and take the exam again.

You have to complete the 75 exam questions in one single 60-minute period.