GIS for wildlife conservation

Self-study materials

Learn fundamental GIS skills for wildlife conservationists

Access the self-study learning materials at https://courses.verdantlearn.org/gis-beginner-2021/

ℹ️ Key information

• ✋ Suitable for complete beginners
• 📆 Available on-demand
• ⌛ This course should take you approximately 20 hours to complete
• 💻 Learn fundamental GIS skills using QGIS (free)

This course was first taught on 2021-11-22

💭 Should I study this course?

Are you a wildlife conservation professional or student who wants to learn (or re-learn!) the fundamental knowledge and skills of GIS for conservation?  Then this course is for you!

• Fill a skills gap for your research or conservation practice
• Build your confidence to use GIS independently
• Enhance the visual impact of your conservation message
• Increase the value of your team’s outputs
• Enhance your CV and future employability

✅ What will I learn?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Visualise your field data effectively
• ‍Combine your field observations with free environmental data
• Overlay data using different spatial reference systems
• Create maps that clearly communicate your message

💸 Why is it free?

We believe that high-quality learning opportunities should be available to all! Read more about VerdantLearn’s origin and values

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