Applied Human Factors Research in Aviation
This course provides research scientists with the statistical and qualitative methods needed to investigate human error in operational aviation settings. Participants will learn to translate observational data into actionable safety interventions.
£380
Certified Aviation Research Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Applied Human Factors Research in Aviation: the short answers
- What is Applied Human Factors Research in Aviation?
- This course provides research scientists with the statistical and qualitative methods needed to investigate human error in operational aviation settings. Participants will learn to translate observational data into actionable safety interventions.
- Who is Applied Human Factors Research in Aviation for?
- It is pitched at Intermediate level for Safety Research Scientists working in course air, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Applied Human Factors Research in Aviation take?
- Around 18 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Aviation Research Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £380 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Design observational studies for cockpit and ramp operations
- Apply ergonomic principles to task analysis
- Perform statistical significance testing on safety logs
- Translate research findings into human-centric policy
- Validate safety protocols through behavioral observation
Written by Prof. Marcus Thorne, Chief Research Officer. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Aviation Research Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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