Distance sampling: Theory and applications
Fundamental concepts of estimating species density from transect surveys, for wildlife conservationists, researchers and teaching staff
- Discover how distance sampling could enhance your wildlife monitoring or research
- Gain a strong grasp of the theory behind distance sampling
- Connect with conservationists working on similar projects across the globe
- Online course: 1 week part-time from 16 September 2024
Ensuring your conservation action is based on sound science requires a wealth of technical skills. You might want to learn the fundamentals of Distance sampling because:
- ✅ Your research supervisor recommends distance sampling for collecting and analysing field data
- ✋ You’ve started a new role or are applying for a job that requires an understanding of population monitoring
- 📖 You’ve heard of distance sampling at a conference or in scientific papers, and are curious to learn if it could be useful for you
We know it can be overwhelming when you need to learn a new technique 😓
We’re here to help!
About the course
Our online course Distance sampling: Theory and applications dives into the theoretical underpinning of distance sampling
You’ll find this course useful if you need to:
- Decide whether distance sampling will help you enhance your conservation work
- Understand and contribute to discussions amongst colleagues or collaborators who are using distance sampling
- Gain confidence in applying monitoring methods where detection of species varies across time and space
- Teach wildlife monitoring techniques as part of your job in university, government agencies or NGOs
- Demonstrate your grasp of population monitoring theory and applications
Our course is ideal for you if you’re a complete beginner to distance sampling, or if you want to remind yourself how this powerful technique works, and how it can be used in conservation
Related courses
We have two other courses on Distance sampling running this September/October:
- Analysis with R - suitable if you already have wildlife sightings from transects or point counts and need to gain insights from them
- Survey design - suitable if you’re planning a project which requires you to estimate species density/population size and the factors that affect it
Both of these alternative courses include this Theory and applications course as the first week. If you’re unsure which course is suitable for you, we suggest you register for this one-week Theory and applications course. If you decide during this course that you’d like to continue with the Analysis or Survey design tracks, contact us and we can provide a payment link to upgrade, with the price of the Theory and applications course deducted
We are also happy to give you individual advice on choosing a course - do contact us if you’d like guidance
Understanding the theory that underlies these powerful analytical techniques is vital for using them effectively, and making the most of the scarce financial and human resources available for conservation
Dr Lucy Tallents, Founder and Director of VerdantLearn
Register for the course
Visit the Subscriptions page of VerdantLearn’s community to register:
Course dates
This one-week tutored course starts on Monday 16 September 2024 and ends on Friday 20 September 2024
Study time is 3-5 hours. The timing is completely flexible - you can participate whenever it suits you during the week
Course fees and discounts
The fee for this course is 36 GBP
We offer generous discounts (up to 90% off!) to those who can’t afford the standard course fee:
- Conservationists from low- or middle-income countries1
- Students and currently unwaged
Everyone gets access to the same learning activities and support. If you or your organisation can afford it, paying the higher fee enables VerdantLearn to keep offering courses at affordable prices for everyone. This supports the efforts of conservationists globally, and increases the diversity of learners on our courses, so you benefit too!
To find out what discount you’re eligible for, and gain a coupon code, please complete the form on our discount enquiries page:
[The course] enabled us to see that it was something feasible that will help us with difficult things … it was [no longer] something mysterious for us
Student on GIS for wildlife conservation beginner course
Any questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us
So, are you eager to learn how distance sampling could enhance your conservation work…?
Footnotes
World Bank list of countries by income level↩︎