Current & Upcoming Courses
Education is a life-long process. Existing professionals recognize the need for ongoing training. SPEEA ACE is filling that need, with ongoing training opportunities for students and existing professionals.
ALL learning events are FREE and designed for the professional aerospace workforce and student (ages 18+).
Dozens of virtual, hybrid and in-person learning opportunities
March Courses
TAKE FLIGHT WITH QUANTUM COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS
DATE: This course will occur over 4 nonconsecutive Saturdays in the month of March: March 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th.
TIME: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Embark on a journey to the quantum frontier and discover how groundbreaking technologies are reshaping the future of aerospace. Through hands-on activities with real-world quantum tools, you"ll gain practical insights into quantum computing, sensing, security, and communication that will elevate your career to new heights.
This training is taught Virtually.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Live & Interactive Excel Training: Mastering Messy Data
DATE: Tuesday, March 4th
TIME: 5 pm - 7 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Excel is powerful software that has become an essential tool for engineers throughout the aerospace industry. It is frequently used for data analysis and complexity management. This class is focused on several of the most useful features and functions within the software and their practical application in engineering contexts. The emphasis is on common challenges associated with imperfect or “messy” data and how to efficiently address them. The class is presented in a hands-on format where students will work though exercises with an instructor. No prior Excel knowledge is required; this class is designed for Beginner-to-Intermediate Excel users. Students will come away from the class with specific skills that they can immediately apply on-the-job.
Learning Objectives:
Familiarization with a range of tools, functions, and features within Excel with emphasis on their practical application towards fixing, building, and enhancing data sets to enable analysis.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Advanced VR Development in Unreal Engine #4 - Using Hand Tools in VR
DATE: Tuesday, March 11th
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: In-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall (15205 52nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188) OR Virtually on Zoom
Think of how you hold a hammer and how that is different than how you hold a cup of coffee. The same is true in virtual reality (VR). If you pick up a drill and the drill is facing the wrong way, that would be useless, unnatural, and break the sense of immersion. How you pick up an object in VR is important. In this class, students will learn how to place an object in the hand in a specific orientation and location. We will explore the skeletal mesh editing system and create custom hand poses. We will learn how to trigger specific hand poses when specific objects are picked up, to make it look like our virtual hand is actually holding the virtual object. By the end of this class, students will be able to pickup several uniquely shaped hand tools and snap them into the correct orientation when they are picked up.
This “Advanced” course will focus on making custom interactions in VR, so students will be able to interact with hand tools, buttons, and levers, in addition to creating interactive VR menus. The course will require a lot of coding, so students should have a solid understanding of coding principles before taking the “Advanced” course. If a student does not have much experience with coding, it is highly recommended they take a Python development course beforehand. The instructor recommends this course on Udemy.com:
https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/ (SPEEA ACE is not affiliated with Udemy will not cover the cost of any of their classes.)
First Aid + CPR/AED
DATE: March 15, 2025
TIME: 9 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Everett SPEEA Union Hall (2414 106th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204)
BestCPRSeattle offers highly engaging and practical "hands-on" training led by BESTCPRUSA certified American Heart Association instructors. Their goal is to ensure each participant feels comfortable learning life-saving skills in a highly engaging, fast-paced, comprehensive training session. Nationally recognized course completion cards are issued immediately via email and are valid for 2 years.
This certification training is taught in-person at the Everett SPEEA Union Hall.
Class size is limited to 30 people
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Advanced VR Development in Unreal Engine #5 - Interacting with Buttons and Levers in VR
DATE: Tuesday, March 18th
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: In-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall (15205 52nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188) OR Virtually on Zoom
Sometimes we are required to interact with objects that we cannot pick up, and who have very specific motions, e.g. a button is pressed down, a lever rotates, and a drawer is pulled out. How do we make those virtual interactions intuitive and realistic? In this class, students will learn how to interact with a variety of objects that only move on specific paths. We will cover how to lock the player's virtual hand to the object, and how to set thresholds to release the object when the player pulls their hand away. By the end of the class, students will be able to press a button, pull a lever up and down, and be able to open and close a desk drawer.
This “Advanced” course will focus on making custom interactions in VR, so students will be able to interact with hand tools, buttons, and levers, in addition to creating interactive VR menus. The course will require a lot of coding, so students should have a solid understanding of coding principles before taking the “Advanced” course. If a student does not have much experience with coding, it is highly recommended they take a Python development course beforehand. The instructor recommends this course on Udemy.com:
https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/ (SPEEA ACE is not affiliated with Udemy will not cover the cost of any of their classes.)
Advanced VR Development in Unreal Engine #6 - Building an Interactive Menu in VR
DATE: Tuesday, March 25th
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: In-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall (15205 52nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188) OR Virtually on Zoom
Menus are very common and can have a significant effect on the gaming experience. A buggy or counter-intuitive menu can be very frustrating for players. It is important that we know how to build clean, intuitive user interfaces that work well. In this class, students will learn how to make an interactive menu in virtual reality (VR). Students will be introduced to the Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) user interface, where we will create an in-game menu with a simple interface. We will then learn how to place our menu in 3D world space and interact with our menu in VR. By the end of the class, students will create a custom menu and place it in their VR environment. They will be able to affect changes to objects in the environment, simply by pressing a button on the menu, e.g. highlighting certain object, make other object disappear, make some object interactive.
This “Advanced” course will focus on making custom interactions in VR, so students will be able to interact with hand tools, buttons, and levers, in addition to creating interactive VR menus. The course will require a lot of coding, so students should have a solid understanding of coding principles before taking the “Advanced” course. If a student does not have much experience with coding, it is highly recommended they take a Python development course beforehand. The instructor recommends this course on Udemy.com:
https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/ (SPEEA ACE is not affiliated with Udemy will not cover the cost of any of their classes.)
April Courses
Update Your Resume and Stand Out from the Crowd!
DATE: Monday, April 7th
TIME: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Find a job more quickly and gain an edge against your competition by presenting yourself to prospective employers using language they will understand. Learn how to turn a boring resume into something that will jump to the top of the recruiter's pile. This course is intended for anyone looking to build their resume, whether you are starting from scratch or looking to enhance what you already have.
Live & Interactive Excel Training: Mastering Messy Data
DATE: Tuesday, April 8th
TIME: 5 pm - 7 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Excel is powerful software that has become an essential tool for engineers throughout the aerospace industry. It is frequently used for data analysis and complexity management. This class is focused on several of the most useful features and functions within the software and their practical application in engineering contexts. The emphasis is on common challenges associated with imperfect or “messy” data and how to efficiently address them. The class is presented in a hands-on format where students will work though exercises with an instructor. No prior Excel knowledge is required; this class is designed for Beginner-to-Intermediate Excel users. Students will come away from the class with specific skills that they can immediately apply on-the-job.
Learning Objectives:
Familiarization with a range of tools, functions, and features within Excel with emphasis on their practical application towards fixing, building, and enhancing data sets to enable analysis.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
FIRST AID + CPR/AED TRAINING
DATE: Saturday, April 12th
TIME: 9 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall (15205 52nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188)
BestCPRSeattle offers highly engaging and practical "hands-on" training led by BESTCPRUSA certified American Heart Association instructors. Their goal is to ensure each participant feels comfortable learning life-saving skills in a highly engaging, fast-paced, comprehensive training session. Nationally recognized course completion cards are issued immediately via email and are valid for 2 years.
This certification training is taught in-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall.
Class size is limited to 30 people.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Live & Interactive Excel Training: Excel Lookups and Pivot Tables
DATE: Tuesday & Thursday,
April 15th & 17th
TIME: 5 pm - 7 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Excel is powerful software that has become an essential tool for engineers throughout the aerospace industry. It is frequently used for data analysis and complexity management.
Learning Objectives:
• Enable participants to recognize a wide range of problems/situations that can be solved with the combination of IF functions, VLookup functions, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
• Enable participants to creatively apply these concepts to their unique work statements through hands-on practice and coaching Training
Scope: This course is limited to Lookup and Pivot Table tools and functions within the basic Excel program. This course DOES NOT cover, PowerPivot, Power Query, VBA, Python, SQL, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Cybersecurity Basics and Wireless Hacking
DATE: Sunday, April 27th
TIME: 9 am - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Everett SPEEA Union Hall (2414 106th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204)
This class will cover the general topic of cybersecurity giving students an introduction of what makes up cyber security and why cybersecurity is important in our daily lives by demystifying the concept of cybersecurity, explaining it as the practice of protecting digital systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, cyber attacks, and other potential threats. Participants will gain insight into the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive information, preserving privacy, and maintaining the integrity of digital infrastructure.
This training is taught in-person at the Everett SPEEA Union Hall.
Class size is limited to 20 people
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
May Courses
Exploring New Frontiers with Quantum Computing
DATE: This course will occur over 4 nonconsecutive Saturdays in the month of May: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 31st.
TIME: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Embark on a journey to the quantum frontier and discover how groundbreaking technologies are reshaping the future of aerospace. Through hands-on activities with real-world quantum tools, you'll gain practical insights into quantum computing, sensing, security, and communication that will elevate your career to new heights.
This certification training is taught Virtually.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
Composites 102: Wet Layup & Destructive Testing
DATE: May 8th, 10th, & 15th
TIME: 9 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Everett SPEEA Union Hall (2414 106th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204) & Edmonds College MakerSpace (Composites Lab - 6606 196TH ST SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036)
Participants will learn basic composites manufacturing skills at an introductory level. Including 30 common basic composites terms, basic safety procedures & practices, and the basics of wet layup & vacuum bag techniques. Students will also be exposed to basic, simple materials such as fibers, resins, consumables, as well as engineering analysis tools and techniques. After building their own composite laminates, students will have the chance to test them through destructive means.
This training is taught in-person at the Everett SPEEA Union Hall & Edmonds College MakerSpace.
Class size is limited to 16 people.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
FIRST AID + CPR/AED TRAINING
DATE: May 17, 2025
TIME: 9 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall (15205 52nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98188)
BestCPRSeattle offers highly engaging and practical "hands-on" training led by BESTCPRUSA certified American Heart Association instructors. Their goal is to ensure each participant feels comfortable learning life-saving skills in a highly engaging, fast-paced, comprehensive training session. Nationally recognized course completion cards are issued immediately via email and are valid for 2 years.
This certification training is taught in-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall.
Class size is limited to 30 people.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
June Courses
FIRST AID + CPR/AED TRAINING
DATE: June 14, 2025
TIME: 9 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Everett SPEEA Union Hall (2414 106th SW, Everett, WA 98204)
BestCPRSeattle offers highly engaging and practical "hands-on" training led by BESTCPRUSA certified American Heart Association instructors. Their goal is to ensure each participant feels comfortable learning life-saving skills in a highly engaging, fast-paced, comprehensive training session. Nationally recognized course completion cards are issued immediately via email and are valid for 2 years.
This certification training is taught in-person at the Tukwila SPEEA Union Hall.
Class size is limited to 30 people.
This training WILL NOT be recorded.
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Anyone over the age of 18 and a Washington State resident.
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Each course will list if they are virtual/online or in-person. Virtual classes are held through Zoom. In-person classes are held at either a SPEEA Union Hall (Tukwila or Everett) or another facility listed on the registration.
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Select the 'Sign up now' button and complete the questions on either Zoom or Survey Monkey.