The Faulkes Telescope Project training programme is open to both teachers and their students. Training is also available for amateur astronomers who work with schools or are actively engaged in public outreach events.

Training starts using our new online training system, and can then either be completed entirely online, or users can opt to attend workshops where expert help can be given on a one to one and group basis.

Online Training Portal and Workshops

All teachers and students of astronomical societies registered with the Faulkes Telescope Project are automatically registered with the online training portal. You can log in using your usual username and password.

Access for Students and Amateur Astronomers

If teachers wish their students to have access to the training portal they should contact to discuss their requirements. Similarly, members of astronomical societies who would like to access the online training portal should speak to their society secretary who should then contact the FT Project in the same way as for teachers.

If you would like more information about the features of the Online Training Portal please see our Online Training Features Page.

Training Workshops

All training workshops run by the FT team are offered free of charge, and teachers at schools/colleges and students on teacher training courses are automatically eligible to attend. All others (such as amateur astronomers) should ask about attending the workshops. We also encourage teachers to consider bringing enthusiastic students to these events (please ask about spaces available for this).

To see a list of upcoming training events and to attend click the link below: