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SOIO Mini Courses

Flexible, Focused, and Future-Ready

SOIO’s mini courses offer a dynamic introduction to the principles and practices of multi-domain operations, tailored to meet the evolving needs of defence and defence industry professionals. Covering a wide range of specialised topics, these courses are designed to be both accessible and adaptable - delivered globally and customised to align with your organisation’s strategic goals.

Whether integrated into an existing training program or delivered as a standalone module, SOIO mini courses provide organisations with the flexibility to upskill their workforce in mission-critical areas. Each course is structured to deliver maximum impact in a compact format, making them ideal for time-sensitive or targeted learning initiatives.

Participants benefit from a well-rounded learning experience that blends theoretical foundations with practical application. Every session is built around a core competency and includes hands-on exercises, scenario-based learning, and collaborative group activities to ensure deep engagement and long-term retention.

From foundational knowledge to advanced operational insights, SOIO’s mini courses empower teams with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in complex, multi-domain environments.

Course code: MC001

RF and Laser Safety Awareness Course

This course provides students with awareness of the potential hazards and safety management of radio frequency (RF) fields and lasers.

Course code: MC002

Add-On Simulation Workshop

This workshop provides graduates of our EW, USW, Space and MAROPS courses a simulation using Command: PE battlespace simulation software.

Course code: MC003

Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Principles

This course introduces participants to the core principles of CBRN defence, focusing on the identification, assessment, and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. 

Course code: MC004

Communication Fundamentals

This course provides an introduction to military communications systems, focusing on communication systems fundamentals, analog and digital signals, modulation types, multiplexing and associated Electronic Warfare effects in tactical and strategic environments.

Course code: MC005

Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategic importance, vulnerabilities, and protection of critical underwater infrastructure (CUI), including subsea cables, pipelines, offshore energy platforms, and underwater data centres.

Course code: MC006

Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Operations

This course provides a practical understanding of Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), focusing on the detection, identification, and neutralisation of unauthorised or hostile drones. 

Course code: MC007

Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM)

This course provides a foundational and operational understanding of radio frequency (RF) countermeasures used to detect, disrupt, and neutralise adversarial use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Course code: MC008

Weapon Systems and Aircraft

This course offers a foundational understanding of modern weapons systems and aircraft, focusing on their design, capabilities, and operational integration.

Course code: MC009

Human Factors (HF)

This course introduces the principles of human factors and ergonomics, focusing on how human capabilities and limitations influence the design and operation of systems, environments, and technologies. 

Course code: MC010

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

This course introduces open-source intelligence principles, investigative preparation, and advanced collection methodologies, including the OSINT lifecycle and how to process, exploit, and disseminate actionable intelligence using real-world frameworks and tools.

Course code: MC011

Treating Disinformation

This course provides and introduction to the core concepts, tools, and emotional tactics behind disinformation campaigns, including building, planning, and assessing counter-disinformation strategies to protect information integrity.

Course code: MC012

Operational Security (OPSEC)

This course provides an introduction to the principles of Operational Security (OPSEC) and how to protect critical information from adversaries, including the OPSEC cycle, identifying vulnerabilities, and applying effective countermeasures to mitigate adversary exploitation.

For course details, please email us at info@soio.com.au or fill out this form