eds

Exercise Design for

Simulators

Deliver tomorrow’s ATCO training… today !

eds delivers ICAO-compliant, traceable and measurable CBTA trainings.

Based on the international training standard ISD-ADDIE, all exercises delivered by eds are backed by sound pedagogy

ICAO Compliant

Doc 9868 provides clear recommendation to adopt an ISD model and Competency-Based Training and Assessment approach. Doc 10056 provides additional guidance dedicated to initial training provided by the ATCO’s academy

ISD ADDIE

Created in the 60s for military and aerospace, ADDIE is an Instructional System Design (ISD) recognized as an international reference in training based on 5 key steps: Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate

CBTA

Competency-Based Training and Assessment moves beyond traditional, task-focused instruction. Instead, it emphasizes real-world performance and measurable competencies, ensuring that ATCOs are not only trained, but capable

    eds has been very beneficial for:

  • increasing productivity: exercises creation has been 3 times faster than with previous older methods
  • aligning our training objectives with ICAO, EASA and DIRCAM recommendations, in order to ensure a high level of knowledge, skills and attitude among trainees
  • structuring the methodology in a clear, thorough and efficient way

  • standardizing the theoretical and practical training strategy with regards to the Scansim ATC simulator

MarineMajor David Le Luyer, Head of ATC Training Unit - Lann Bihoué Aeronaval Base
Just because a unit trains well doesn’t mean it trains in compliance -- let alone in a way that’s centrally verifiableThe question is no longer whether to adopt this model, but how to adopt it — with the right methods and toolsAn ATC simulator alone, without a pedagogical structure, isn’t sufficient

Check out our top notch capabilities

eds provides a comprehensive, sophisticated system for managing learning content, enabling instructional designers to efficiently create, organize, and maintain all the components required to deliver high-quality aviation training.

Pedagogical Content Management

Create, organize, and maintain all training assets in one place: thematic modules, isolated workspaces per programme, and hierarchical performance objectives (Subject → Topic → Sub-topic, Bloom-aligned). Include full PCS management with weighting and equivalence classes for consistent curricula

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Balanced Exercise Generation

Design coherent training by mapping PCS to objectives, then let EDS auto-generate balanced exercises that respect constraints (e.g., min occurrences, diversity, balanced control load). Advanced optimization and visual indicators help you fine-tune distribution for fairness across sessions and sites

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Roadbook & Simulator-Ready Workflow

Build a complete roadbook: design flights logs and ancillary tasks with automated timings calculation based on aircraft performance and route fixes coordinates. Leverage AI assistance and 2D visualisation and then export scenarios directly to the simulator—smooth handover from design to execution

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Learner Assessment (KSA/CBTA)

Assess Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes in real time with standardized criteria and CBTA practices. Track progression with clear visuals and auto-generated reports that are defensible for internal reviews or regulators

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Multi-Site Management & Sync

Operate distributed sites with central supervision and automatic synchronization of content, users and exercises. Choose push, pull, hybrid or even offline strategies to fit network constraints

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LRS/xAPI & Learning Analytics

Capture every interaction with a xAPI-compliant LRS (1.0.3) and explore multi-level dashboards (learner, cohort, site) to drive data-informed decisions. Supports multi-site LRS sync and backfill/history for longitudinal analysis

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