Past learning opportunities

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Distance sampling: Survey design
  • Review the theory of distance sampling and relate it to your own research and monitoring needs
  • Calculate survey effort, including the number and length of transects -…

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Distance sampling: Analysis with R
  • 4 weeks part-time from 16 September 2024
  • Determine which factors affect the density of species of conservation concern
  • Analyse sighting data from line transects or…

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Distance sampling: Theory and applications
  • Discover how distance sampling could enhance your wildlife monitoring or research
  • Gain a strong grasp of the theory behind distance sampling
  • Connect with…

Explore data using R
  • Import your data into R, create plots to examine patterns, and calculate summary statistics for reports and scientific publications
  • Build your coding skills and…

Introduction to Occupancy modelling

Affordable online course on occupancy modelling to estimate species detectability and distribution, taught November to December 2022

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GIS for wildlife conservation

Introductory online course in GIS for wildlife conservationists, taught November to December 2021

GIS for wildlife conservation

Free introductory online course in GIS for wildlife conservationists, taught June to July 2021 as part of Open Education for a Better World

GIS refresher: GPS and field data

An online course in GIS for wildlife conservationists, designed for those who already know the fundamental concepts but want to refresh their skills

GIS refresher: Environmental data

An online course in GIS for wildlife conservationists, designed for those who already know the fundamental concepts but want to refresh their skills

E-learning masterclass: Formative feedback

For EdTech professionals, and educators experienced in e-learning

E-learning bootcamp: Formative feedback

For educators who are new to online teaching

E-learning masterclass: Remote groupwork

Create engaging, powerful online learning opportunities for undergrad, postgrad and continuing professional development
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