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Start here to understand the four-week online blended pathway, how SkySave study connects with two two-hour live virtual classes each week, and what you must complete.

Start here: how the course works, why aviation matters, the vocabulary you'll meet again and again, and a chance to think about which part of the industry interests you most.

Week 1 · 00 — Welcome to the Programme

Complete this guided study for Week 1 Live Class 1. Explain the forces and principles that allow an aircraft to fly and apply them to basic flight scenarios.

Ever wondered what actually keeps a 300-tonne aircraft in the air. In this module you'll discover the four forces that govern every flight, how a wing's shape creates lift, and how pilots use simple control surfaces to climb, turn, and descend.

Week 1 · 01 — How Flight Works

Prepare for Week 1 Live Class 2 by identifying the principal aircraft structures, systems and control surfaces and explaining what each contributes to safe flight.

Now that you know why aircraft fly, let's look at what they're actually made of. This module breaks down the major parts of a typical airliner, compares the different types of engines you'll find on aircraft, introduces the cockpit, and takes a first look at helicopters, drones, and UAVs.

Week 1 · 02 — Aircraft Anatomy

Complete alongside Week 1 Live Class 2. Trace the key developments that shaped modern aviation and connect past innovation with today's operating system.

From the first powered flight that lasted just 12 seconds to today's wide-body jets carrying hundreds of passengers across oceans, aviation has transformed the world in little more than a century. This module traces the key milestones, pioneers, and turning points that shaped modern aviation.

Week 1 · 03 — History of Aviation

Prepare for Week 2 Live Class 1 by describing how airports, airspace and air traffic services work together to support safe and orderly operations.

An aircraft doesn't just take off and land wherever it likes. Behind every flight is an enormous, carefully organised system of airports, airways, and air traffic control that keeps hundreds of aircraft moving safely at the same time.

Week 2 · 04 — Airports and Air Traffic

Complete for Week 2 Live Class 1. Compare the responsibilities, training pathways and operational relationship of pilots and air traffic controllers.

Two of the most recognisable and critical roles in aviation are the pilot and the air traffic controller. This module gives you an honest, detailed look at both careers — the training pathways, the licences, the day-to-day reality of each role, and what it takes to qualify.

Week 2 · 05 — Aviation Professionals: Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers

Use this module for Week 2 Live Class 2 to explore the wider aviation workforce and identify roles that match different skills and interests.

Aviation is one of the world's largest industries — and pilots and air traffic controllers are just two of hundreds of career paths within it. From engineers who keep aircraft airworthy, to AIS specialists who manage flight information, to customer service teams at airlines, ANSPs, and CAAs — this module introduces the full range of people who make aviation work.

Week 2 · 06 — Aviation Careers Beyond the Cockpit and Tower

Complete for Week 2 Live Class 2. Explain how aeronautical information, publications and notices support accurate operational decision-making.

Before a single engine starts, pilots and controllers need accurate, up-to-date information about the airspace, airports, navigation aids, and any temporary hazards along the route. This module explains what AIS is, why it exists, what it produces, and how every flight depends on it.

Week 2 · 07 — Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

Prepare for Week 3 Live Class 1 by applying basic navigation concepts and relating them to the principal phases of a flight.

How does a pilot know where they are, where they're going, and how to get there — especially when they can't see the ground. This module covers the basics of aviation navigation, introduces the phases of every flight, and then brings it all to life with a detailed walk-through of a real flight from London Heathrow to Nairobi.

Week 3 · 08 — Navigation Basics and Phases of Flight

Complete for Week 3 Live Class 2. Use the principles of clear, standardised aviation communication and recognise why disciplined phraseology matters.

In aviation, communication errors have contributed to some of the most serious accidents in history. Getting words exactly right — and confirming they've been understood — is a fundamental safety skill.

Week 3 · 09 — Aviation Communication

Complete for Week 3 Live Class 2. Describe the foundations of aviation safety, the purpose of regulation and the role of licensing in professional practice.

Aviation is statistically the safest form of long-distance travel in history — and that safety doesn't happen by accident. It is the result of decades of hard-won lessons, a layered global regulatory system, and a culture of safety that reaches into every corner of the industry.

Week 3 · 10 — Aviation Safety, Regulations and Licensing

Prepare for Week 4 Live Class 1 by examining emerging technology, sustainability and the operational changes likely to shape aviation's future.

Aviation is on the edge of some of its most significant changes since the jet age. Electric aircraft, hydrogen propulsion, sustainable fuels, autonomous systems, and an explosion in drone use are transforming the industry.

Week 4 · 11 — The Future of Aviation

Complete after the Week 4 revision class. This 15-part assessment checks understanding across the full Level 2 pathway before programme completion.

This final assessment spans all 11 modules of the Introduction to Aviation — Beginner Series. Pass it to earn your certificate of completion.

Week 4 · 12 — Final Assessment: Introduction to Aviation

A foundational series for complete beginners — aspiring pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation enthusiasts, and career-changers — covering how flight works, aircraft, airports, safety, navigation, communication, and aviation careers.

$ (USD)

A complete starting point for anyone curious about aviation. Across 11 short courses, you'll learn how aircraft fly, how airports and air traffic control work, the people and licenses behind every flight, and what it takes to begin a career as a pilot or air traffic controller — no prior knowledge needed.

L2 - Introduction to Aviation Operations