DIG-103 / DIGITAL & CYBER
Cybersecurity Basics
Password managers, phishing, device updates, backups and incident readiness
THE MASTER COURSE DIRECTORY
CHOOSE
YOUR FIELD.
Explore the Black Box Fields training roadmap, from radio foundations and drone aviation to scientific cultivation, engineering and emergency fieldwork. Each class is a distinct learning objective—not a generic placeholder.
54PLANNED COURSES
9TRAINING DEPARTMENTS
4INSTRUCTOR ROSTER
54 planned classes shown. These are curriculum proposals; dates, enrollment, prerequisites and instructor assignments are not yet confirmed.
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DIG-101 / DIGITAL & CYBER
Digital Privacy Foundations
Accounts, privacy settings, threat models and safer communication habits
DIG-104 / DIGITAL & CYBER
Field Data & GIS
Data collection, maps, geotagging, record hygiene and basic visualization
DIG-102 / DIGITAL & CYBER
Open-Source Intelligence
Ethical research, public information verification, source evaluation and documentation
AIR-104 / DRONES & AVIATION
Aerial Mapping
Image capture planning, photogrammetry and responsible mapping workflows
AIR-105 / DRONES & AVIATION
Agricultural Drone Applications
Crop observations, aerial data collection and field imagery analysis
AIR-101 / DRONES & AVIATION
Drone Flight Foundations
Preflight safety, aircraft controls, airspace basics and supervised practice
AIR-201 / DRONES & AVIATION
Drone Sensors & Inspection
Image metadata, sensor selection, thermal principles and inspection documentation
AIR-102 / DRONES & AVIATION
FAA Part 107 Preparation
Airspace, sectional charts, weather, performance and remote pilot exam topics
AIR-103 / DRONES & AVIATION
Flight Planning & Logs
Risk assessment, operating checklists, mission records and debriefs
FAB-102 / FABRICATION & ENGINEERING
CAD & Prototyping
Parametric modeling, measuring, tolerances and design iteration
FAB-201 / FABRICATION & ENGINEERING
Field Microfactory
Small-batch production, quality control, packaging, costs and equipment maintenance
FAB-101 / FABRICATION & ENGINEERING
Introduction to 3D Printing
Printer operation, slicers, material safety, model selection and first print
FAB-103 / FABRICATION & ENGINEERING
Microcontrollers & Sensors
Basic electronics, microcontrollers, sensor logging and field projects
FAB-104 / FABRICATION & ENGINEERING
Practical Repairs
Diagnostics, safe tool use, replacement parts and repair documentation
FLD-102 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Emergency Preparedness
Household and field plans, communication backups and scenario-based readiness
FLD-104 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Field Documentation
Observation notebooks, evidence logs, photos, timestamps and report integrity
FLD-103 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Incident Command Basics
Roles, common terminology, organization and simulated ICS coordination
FLD-101 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Map, Compass & GPS
Topographic maps, navigation bearings, route finding and GPS skills
FLD-106 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Off-Grid Systems
Solar, portable power, backup connectivity, water and equipment maintenance
FLD-105 / FIELD OPERATIONS
Search Team Field Skills
Grid searches, buddy systems, check-ins and safe mock search exercises
EDU-201 / INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
Academy Instructor Practicum
Facilitated teaching, peer feedback, scenario instruction and course improvement
EDU-101 / INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
Instructor Lesson Design
Learning objectives, three-day workshop plans and inclusive lesson structure
EDU-103 / INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
Practical Skill Assessment
Rubrics, demonstrations, feedback and consistent performance evaluations
EDU-102 / INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
Training Safety & Accessibility
Risk assessment, accessibility planning, supervision and emergency procedures
MYC-201 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Methods
Research questions, experimental design, replicates, sample logs and data quality
MYC-105 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Aquaponics & Hydroponics
Recirculating systems, nutrient monitoring, water quality and plant health
MYC-104 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Temperature, humidity, light, water, nutrients and experimental records
MYC-102 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Culinary Mushroom Cultivation
Lawful culinary mushroom growing, contamination awareness and observation
MYC-103 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Lab Safety & Sterile Technique
Biosafety principles, clean work areas, PPE and contamination controls
MYC-101 / MYCOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Mushroom Science Foundations
Fungal life cycles, species identification principles and safe research methods
RAD-205 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Amateur General License Prep
HF concepts, propagation, equipment, regulation and exam preparation
RAD-202 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Commercial & Business Radio
Licensed business radio planning and farm-team communication procedures
RAD-201 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
DMR Fundamentals
Talkgroups, color codes, timeslots and lawful digital programming fundamentals
RAD-104 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Emergency Radio & Logs
Backup communications planning, simulated incident traffic and message documentation
RAD-204 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
FCC Technician License Prep
Amateur radio rules, electronics, safety, operating and exam practice
RAD-102 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
FRS, GMRS & Regulations
Legal FRS and GMRS use, licensing, channels, limits and responsible operating practices
RAD-101 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Field Radio Foundations
Radio controls, signal reports, antenna positioning, simplex operation and practical contact logs
RAD-106 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Field Radio Maintenance
Battery, antenna, connector and charging inspections with fault logs
RAD-302 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
ICS Communications
Incident command communications plans, resource tracking and message logging
RAD-105 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Navigation & Signaling
Maps, coordinates, compass, GPS and position reports in guided field scenarios
RAD-206 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
RF Diagnostics
SWR, feedline loss, antennas, interference and structured troubleshooting
RAD-103 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Radio Etiquette & Phonetics
Phonetic alphabet, prowords, call discipline and structured radio message exercises
RAD-303 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Radio Instructor Development
Inclusive lesson plans, skill assessments, safety briefings and teaching practice
RAD-203 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Repeaters & Coverage
Offsets, access tones, coverage testing and repeater-use fundamentals
RAD-301 / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
SAR Communications
Search grids, team accountability, dispatch, status reports and field simulations
EXP-103 / STAY & PLAY
Makers & Field Technology Retreat
Proposed experience combining fabrication, sensors and hands-on field learning
EXP-102 / STAY & PLAY
Radio Field Immersion
Proposed communications-focused weekend with field exercises and debriefing
EXP-101 / STAY & PLAY
Stay & Play Discovery Weekend
Proposed multi-day farm tour, research demonstration and introductory workshops
STEM-105 / YOUTH STEM
Farm Science Explorers
Plant experiments, microscopy basics and observation journals
STEM-102 / YOUTH STEM
Junior Drone & Aviation Lab
Flight principles, airspace awareness and supervised simulation activities
STEM-101 / YOUTH STEM
Junior Radio Explorers
Age-appropriate radio demonstrations, phonetics and guided communication games
STEM-103 / YOUTH STEM
Robotics & Sensors Lab
Basic circuits, small robots, sensing and hands-on problem solving
STEM-104 / YOUTH STEM
Young Makers 3D Printing
Design thinking, simple CAD and safe classroom fabrication
THE FIELD NETWORK
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION.
Instructor network listed for academy development. Individual course assignments, credentials and teaching schedules will be published after confirmation.