22/01/2020 Biodiversity Net Gain Through Development 1 Day

London, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/22012020000000BiodiversityNetGainThroughDevelopment.aspx

This course provides training on designing biodiversity net gain for development projects. It is based on the UK's good practice principles for biodiversity net gain (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2016) and the associated practical guidance (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2019).

22/01/2020 Ecological Clerk of Works 1 Day

Leeds, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/22012020000000EcologicalClerkofWorks.aspx

Aimed at beginner - intermediate level, this one day course will provide an introduction for participants to the role and responsibilities of an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).

23/01/2020 QGIS for Ecologists and Conservation Practitioners 2 Days

Ireland, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/23012020000000QGISforEcologistsandConservationPractitionersIreland.aspx

The course is designed to enable you to become a competent GIS operator with a practical focus on producing survey maps and analysing data derived from your surveys. Delegates will need to bring their laptop to the course, as no IT equipment is provided.

23/01/2020 BS42020 Biodiversity: Code of Practice for Planning and Development 1 Day

Sheffield, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/23012020000000BS42020BiodiversityCodeofPracticeforPlanningandDevelopment.aspx

With sessions led by Mike Oxford, Chair of BSI's Technical Committee on Biodiversity and principal author for BS42020, the course will focus on how to achieve effective ecological input at all five stages of the planning and development process.

23/01/2020 MapInfo Intermediate Training - 1 day course 1 Day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

27/01/2020 Making the Most of the Ecology Assessment in BREEAM and the BREEAM Family 1 Day

London, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/27012020000000MakingthemostoftheEcologyAssessmentinBREEAMandtheBREEAMfamily.aspx

An introduction to the ecological component of BREEAM and how to get the most from it, this workshop will cover all types of BREEAM assessment, across the BREEAM family and include worked examples of how the BREEAM criteria can be used for maximum ecological benefit.

28/01/2020 Advanced Ecological Impact Assessment 1 Day

London, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/28012020000000AdvancedEcologicalImpactAssessmentEcIA.aspx

A one-day practical course aimed at those practitioners who have several years' existing experience of undertaking EcIAs, but who wish to develop these skills further or refresh existing skills.

28/01/2020 ArcGIS Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

28/01/2020 Project Management for Wildlife Conservation 3 Days

David Attenborough Building, Cambridge Conservation Initiative, WildTeam beth@wildteam.org.uk www.wildteam.org.uk/classroom

This is a 3-day, class-based training workshop designed to give you the skills to run conservation projects of any type or size. Working with our highly qualified and experienced team, you will be guided through each step in implementing an effective project management approach, specifically designed for wildlife conservation. Bursaries available. 

Cost £360.00

28/01/2020 ArcGIS: Introduction to Coastal and Marine GIS 3 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces GIS concepts and techniques using ArcGIS 10 and provides you with the background and skills necessary to utilise powerful GIS tools tailored to the coastal and marine environment. You will learn about available coastal and marine GIS datasets, which also form the basis for the course exercises.

29/01/2020 Biodiversity Net Gain Through Development 1 Day

Bristol, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/29012020000000BiodiversityNetGainThroughDevelopment.aspx

This course provides training on designing biodiversity net gain for development projects. It is based on the UK's good practice principles for biodiversity net gain (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2016) and the associated practical guidance (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2019).

29/01/2020 Report Writing for Ecological Impact Assessment 1 Day

London, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/29012020000000ReportWritingforEcologicalImpactAssessment.aspx

A one-day Intermediate - Advanced level course on how to produce good quality Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) reports, following CIEEM's 'Guidelines for Ecological Report Writing'.

29/01/2020 How to write highly cited papers 1 Day

Lancaster, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 692225 ingsch@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2vT2Ujq

This interactive workshop will boost your confidence and ability to write a great science paper that will be cited again and again. This workshop focusses on getting high citations. The workshop will study the following using group and individual exercises. from £179

Cost £179.00

30/01/2020 QGIS Intermediate Training - 1 day course 1 Day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/qgis-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

03/02/2020 Bats: How to Write a European Protected Species Licence 1 Day

Tiverton, Devon, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk

Learn how to write an EPSL for bats going through all the relevant paperwork with an experienced bat ecologist with 20 years experience.

Cost £250.00

04/02/2020 Intermediate QGIS for Ecologists and Environmental Practitioners 2 Days

Leeds, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/04022020000000IntermediateQGISforEcologistsandEnvironmentalPractitioners.aspx

This intermediate level event focuses on using QGIS as a tool for data analysis and producing more complex maps accurately and efficiently. The course offers ideal progression from our entry level QGIS training.

05/02/2020 Evidence Synthesis 1 Day

Wallingford, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 ingsch@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2eKgKwG

This one-day course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis for an area of Natural Environment research. You will gain and improve skills in undertaking an evidence review. The training involves hands-on group exercises in developing review questions and undertaking a review.

06/02/2020 BS42020 Biodiversity: Code of Practice for Planning and Development 1 Day

Reading, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/06022020000000BS42020BiodiversityCodeofPracticeforPlanningandDevelopment.aspx

With sessions led by Mike Oxford, Chair of BSI's Technical Committee on Biodiversity and principal author for BS42020, the course will focus on how to achieve effective ecological input at all five stages of the planning and development process.

07/02/2020 QGIS 4 Days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council 01743 852040 enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/qgis/

An increasing number of ecologists and biological recorders are using QGIS software to help them visualise, explore and analyse their spatial data. During this course, participants will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of GIS and using QGIS as a tool to explore biological records and ecological data. *MMU

Cost £400.00

11/02/2020 Introduction to Ecological Impact Assessment 1 Day

Birmingham, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/11022020000000IntroductiontoEcologicalImpactAssessmentEcIA.aspx

A one-day introductory course designed for those new to EcIA or practitioners requiring an overview of the process. The course will follow the approach to EcIA set out in CIEEM's guidelines, and will focus on the terrestrial (rather than the marine) environment.

11/02/2020 QGIS Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/qgis-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

11/02/2020 Field Electronics (Beginner) 1 Day

Wallingford, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 ingsch@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2PlEfgK

The BEGINNER course introduces electronics for environmental sensors in the field. You will practice the use and understand the function of electric components by carrying out practical exercises on circuit prototyping breadboards. The course will help you understand and apply the electronics principles in the field. From £219.

Cost £219.00

11/02/2020 ArcGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge or who wish to undertake some formalized training in ArcGIS having been largely self-taught in the past.

12/02/2020 Ecological Report Writing 1 Day

Birmingham, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/12022020000000EcologicalReportWriting.aspx

A one-day course on how to produce good quality ecological reports, for species and habitat surveys and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), following CIEEM's 'Guidelines for Ecological Report Writing'.

12/02/2020 Field Electronics (Advanced) 1 Day

Wallingford, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 ingsch@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2PlEfgK

The ADVANCED course will build on the Beginners course. You will learn about data logging systems, sensors, communication protocols and remote data downloading. Learners will practice their knowledge and improve their skills in designing, testing and installing an environmental monitoring station. From £219.

Cost £219.00

13/02/2020 Introduction to Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) (Scotland) 1 Day

Edinburgh, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/13022020000000IntroductiontoEcologicalImpactAssessmentEcIAScotland.aspx

A one-day introductory course designed for those new to EcIA or practitioners requiring an overview of the process. The course will follow the approach to EcIA set out in CIEEM's guidelines, and will focus on the terrestrial (rather than the marine) environment.

13/02/2020 MapInfo Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

19/02/2020 Biodiversity Net Gain Through Development 1 Day

Exeter, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/19022020000000BiodiversityNetGainThroughDevelopment.aspx

This course provides training on designing biodiversity net gain for development projects. It is based on the UK's good practice principles for biodiversity net gain (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2016) and the associated practical guidance (CIEEM/IEMA/CIRIA, 2019).

20/02/2020 Advanced Ecological Impact Assessment (Scotland) 1 Day

Edinburgh, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/20022020000000AdvancedEcologicalImpactAssessmentEcIAScotland.aspx

A one-day practical course aimed at those practitioners who have several years' existing experience of undertaking EcIAs, but who wish to develop these skills further or refresh existing skills.

25/02/2020 Developing Skills in Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) 2 Days

Sheffield, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/25022020000000DevelopingSkillsinEcologicalImpactAssessmentEcIA.aspx

A two-day practical course aimed at those practitioners who have existing experience of undertaking EcIAs and wish to develop those skills further. The course will follow the approach to EcIA set out in CIEEM's guidelines, and will focus on the terrestrial (rather than the marine) environment.

25/02/2020 ArcGIS Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

25/02/2020 ArcGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course the basic functionality of the main elements of ArcGIS (ArcMap, Catalog and ArcToolbox) is expanded upon and some extensions are introduced. Topics covered include: geodatabases; advanced labelling and symbology; advanced editing; using model builder; GIS customization with Python; extensions, online data, manipulating coordinate systems and spatial analysis/statistics tools.

25/02/2020 Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro - Manchester 1 Day

Manchester Meeting Place, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk www.bats.org.uk/our-work/training-and-conferences/training-for-ecologists/wildlife-acoustics-kaleidoscope-pro

A one day course aimed at ecological consultants. The Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro course will introduce participants to Kaleidoscope Pro, and its ability to analyse large data sets. The course will focus on both the free and full versions of the software and its application within the profession.?

Cost £120

27/02/2020 QGIS for Ecologists and Conservation Practitioners 2 Days

Kingston, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/27022020000000QGISforEcologistsandConservationPractitioners.aspx

The course is designed to enable you to become a competent GIS operator with a practical focus on producing survey maps and analysing data derived from your surveys.

27/02/2020 ArcGIS Model builder - streamlining data processing 1 Day

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This one-day course provides an introduction to ArcGIS model builder and how you can use it to streamline data processing tasks. You will be introduced to ArcToolbox and gain a deeper understanding of geoprocessing tools. This course is intended for regular ArcMap users who wish to improve their technical knowledge to automate data processing.

03/03/2020 MapInfo Intermediate Training - 1 day course 1 Day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

09/03/2020 QGIS Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/qgis-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

17/03/2020 MapInfo Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

17/03/2020 QGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge and who wish to use FREE software developed by the Open Source community.

19/03/2020 QGIS Intermediate Training - 1 day course 1 Day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/qgis-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

19/03/2020 Arc Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

21/03/2020 An Introduction to Nature Writing 1 Day

The Kingcombe Centre, Dorset Wildlife Trust 01300320684 hradice@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk www.kingcombe.org

This one-day course will be a structured introduction to the popular genre of Nature Writing. You will draw inspiration from the natural environment at Kingcombe and study extracts from published nature writers to inform your own writing.

Cost £70.00

24/03/2020 ArcGIS Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

24/03/2020 QGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course delegates are introduced to advanced analysis techniques using both raster and vector data. The course includes a basic introduction to server database PostgresSQL/PostGIS. The course is designed for existing users of QGIS that want to expand their knowledge and carry out higher-level analysis.

25/03/2020 Using drones to map habitats 2 Days

Lancaster, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 ingsch@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2v4TOwp

This two-day course will give you skills in: taking images collected from a UAV platform such as a quadcopter, processing images into a scene for image processing, generating classified images. You will learn steps to produce high quality and accurate maps for the mapping of vegetation and land forms.

Cost £649.00

26/03/2020 ArcGIS Intermediate Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

28/03/2020 Introduction to GIS 1 Day

Nature Discovery Centre, Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre 01865 815451 tverc@oxfordshire.gov.uk www.tverc.org/cms/content/tverc-training

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are systems for storing, managing and analysing spatial data. This course is designed to introduce you to GIS and spatial data and enable you to display, manipulate and interrogate spatial data.

Cost £20.00

28/03/2020 Conservation Career Kickstarter 2 Days

Preston Montford Field Centre, Conservation Careers Ltd mail@conservation-careers.com www.conservation-careers.com/conservation-career-starter-residential/

Give your conservation career a boost with a special training course, designed to increase your chances of employment within the conservation sector!

Held at Preston Montford Field Centre, it’s ideal for career seekers and switchers.

31/03/2020 Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro - Cardiff 1 Day

Cardiff and Vale College, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk www.bats.org.uk/our-work/training-and-conferences/training-for-ecologists/wildlife-acoustics-kaleidoscope-pro

A one day course aimed at ecological consultants. The Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro course will introduce participants to Kaleidoscope Pro, and its ability to analyse large data sets. The course will focus on both the free and full versions of the software and its application within the profession.?

Cost £120

03/04/2020 Habitat Surveys for Site Assessments and Environmental Audits 3 Days

FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council 01206 297110 enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/habitat-surveys-for-site-assessments-and-environmental-audits/

This course introduces and gives practical field experience in carrying out habitat surveys of sites as part of an environmental audit to assess their character and wildlife interest. Good fieldwork practices are emphasised throughout the course, in which participants will conduct a survey of the habitats in the landscape around the field centre.

Cost £300.00

04/04/2020 Self-Build Project Management 2 Days

Machynlleth, Wales, Centre for Alternative Technology 01654 704966 courses@cat.org.uk www.cat.org.uk/events/self-build-project-management-2/

This course covers how to create a project plan, a budget, and a health and safety plan, as well as the basics of planning permissions, building inspections and site management. The whole course will be wrapped within the ethos of sustainable and ethical building principles.

Cost £230

08/04/2020 Demystifying Map Projections 1 Day

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

The course is designed to provide GIS professionals with practical training in handling coordinate systems (map projections and datums) within industry standard GIS packages (MapInfo and ArcGIS). It is focussed on practicalities such as knowing when a dataset is correctly projected or which projection to choose in a given situation.

11/04/2020 Arc Intermediate Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

17/04/2020 Biological Recording 4 Days

FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council 01743 852040 enquiries.pm@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/biological-recording/

This three-day course is designed to give you a skills base for biological recording in the UK. It is a stand-alone unit which will focus on the skills needed to plan and carry out biological recording in the field and how to present your findings.

Cost £400.00

17/04/2020 Arc Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

21/04/2020 ArcGIS: Introduction to Coastal and Marine GIS 3 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces GIS concepts and techniques using ArcGIS 10 and provides you with the background and skills necessary to utilise powerful GIS tools tailored to the coastal and marine environment. You will learn about available coastal and marine GIS datasets, which also form the basis for the course exercises.

23/04/2020 MapInfo Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

23/04/2020 Introduction to QGIS for Ecological Consultants and Wildlife Surveyors 2 Days

Exeter , Richard Green Ecology Ltd 01395 239234 office@richardgreenecology.co.uk www.richardgreenecology.co.uk

The course is aimed at ecological consultants who need to produce professional looking phase 1 habitat maps and import, manipulate and display other ecological data, such as bat activity transect maps.

24/04/2020 A Holistic and Practical introduction to QGIS 3 Days

FSC Margam, Field Studies Council 01639 895636 enquiries.mp@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/a-holistic-and-practical-introduction-to-qgis/

QGIS is a freely available open-source Geographical Information System (GIS) that matches the functionality and usability of commercial products like MapInfo and ArcGIS. It has been adopted by governments, businesses and NGOs around the world. The course is suitable for beginners to GIS, those looking to refresh their skills or those looking to migrate to QGIS software.

Cost £289.00

24/04/2020 Habitat Surveys for Site Assessments and Environmental Audits 3 Days

FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council 01206 297110 enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/habitat-surveys-for-site-assessments-and-environmental-audits-2/

This course introduces and gives practical field experience in carrying out habitat surveys of sites as part of an environmental audit to assess their character and wildlife interest. Good fieldwork practices are emphasised throughout the course, in which participants will conduct a survey of the habitats in the landscape around the field centre.

Cost £300.00

29/04/2020 Zero Carbon Britain 2 Days

Machynlleth, Wales, Centre for Alternative Technology 01658 704966 courses@cat.org.uk www.cat.org.uk/events/zero-carbon-britain/

This course offers an in-depth look at Centre for Alternative Technology's flagship research project, Zero Carbon Britain, exploring the radical changes needed to rise to the climate challenge. This course is ideal for educators, policymakers and campaigners.

Cost £140

05/05/2020 ArcGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge or who wish to undertake some formalized training in ArcGIS having been largely self-taught in the past.

11/05/2020 Hydroelectric and Marine Energy Generation 5 Days

Machynlleth, Wales, Centre for Alternative Technology 01654 704966 courses@cat.org.uk www.cat.org.uk/events/hydroelectric-and-marine-energy-generation/

Get to grips with the technological aspects of hydroelectric and marine energy, examine resource availability and limitations, and explore the environmental impacts of energy conversion and installation. Look at the policy background, economic issues, planning, social and legislative aspects of energy provision from onshore, inshore and offshore technologies.

Cost £750

12/05/2020 ArcGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course the basic functionality of the main elements of ArcGIS (ArcMap, Catalog and ArcToolbox) is expanded upon and some extensions are introduced. Topics covered include: geodatabases; advanced labelling and symbology; advanced editing; using model builder; GIS customization with Python; extensions, online data, manipulating coordinate systems and spatial analysis/statistics tools.

09/06/2020 QGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge and who wish to use FREE software developed by the Open Source community.

10/06/2020 Project Management for Wildlife Conservation 3 Days

Penryn Campus, University of Exeter, Cornwall, UK, WildTeam beth@wildteam.org.uk www.wildteam.org.uk/classroom

Working with our highly qualified and experienced team, this 3-day, class-based training workshop will give you with the project management skills to increase the efficiency and impact of any conservation project. Bursaries available. 

Cost £360.00

11/06/2020 MapInfo Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

16/06/2020 QGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course delegates are introduced to advanced analysis techniques using both raster and vector data. The course includes a basic introduction to server database PostgresSQL/PostGIS. The course is designed for existing users of QGIS that want to expand their knowledge and carry out higher-level analysis.

18/06/2020 Arc Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

25/06/2020 Arc Intermediate Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

02/07/2020 MapInfo Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

07/07/2020 ArcGIS: Introduction to Coastal and Marine GIS 3 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces GIS concepts and techniques using ArcGIS 10 and provides you with the background and skills necessary to utilise powerful GIS tools tailored to the coastal and marine environment. You will learn about available coastal and marine GIS datasets, which also form the basis for the course exercises.

14/07/2020 QGIS: Migrating to QGIS 1 Day

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This practical one-day course is intended for current GIS users and provides a rapid orientation to QGIS. Whether you intend to move wholesale to QGIS, or alternatively to establish it in a support role, alongside your current GIS software, this course aims to get you mapping in QGIS with the minimum of delay.

16/07/2020 Arc Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

30/07/2020 Arc Intermediate Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

04/08/2020 ArcGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge or who wish to undertake some formalized training in ArcGIS having been largely self-taught in the past.

11/08/2020 ArcGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course the basic functionality of the main elements of ArcGIS (ArcMap, Catalog and ArcToolbox) is expanded upon and some extensions are introduced. Topics covered include: geodatabases; advanced labelling and symbology; advanced editing; using model builder; GIS customization with Python; extensions, online data, manipulating coordinate systems and spatial analysis/statistics tools.

13/08/2020 ArcGIS Model builder - streamlining data processing 1 Day

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This one-day course provides an introduction to ArcGIS model builder and how you can use it to streamline data processing tasks. You will be introduced to ArcToolbox and gain a deeper understanding of geoprocessing tools. This course is intended for regular ArcMap users who wish to improve their technical knowledge to automate data processing.

15/09/2020 QGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge and who wish to use FREE software developed by the Open Source community.

17/09/2020 Arc Foundation Training - 2 day course 2 Days

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/arcgis-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals

22/09/2020 QGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course delegates are introduced to advanced analysis techniques using both raster and vector data. The course includes a basic introduction to server database PostgresSQL/PostGIS. The course is designed for existing users of QGIS that want to expand their knowledge and carry out higher-level analysis.

26/09/2020 Inspirational Nature Writing 1 Day

The Kingcombe Centre, Dorset Wildlife Trust 01300320684 hradice@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk www.kingcombe.org

Join published nature writers Anita Roy (A Year at Kingcombe) and Sara Hudston (Guardian Country Diary) for a day of practical writing exercises and inspiring readings.

Cost £80.00

13/10/2020 ArcGIS: Introduction to Coastal and Marine GIS 3 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces GIS concepts and techniques using ArcGIS 10 and provides you with the background and skills necessary to utilise powerful GIS tools tailored to the coastal and marine environment. You will learn about available coastal and marine GIS datasets, which also form the basis for the course exercises.

20/10/2020 Demystifying Map Projections 1 Day

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

The course is designed to provide GIS professionals with practical training in handling coordinate systems (map projections and datums) within industry standard GIS packages (MapInfo and ArcGIS). It is focussed on practicalities such as knowing when a dataset is correctly projected or which projection to choose in a given situation.

20/10/2020 Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro - Bristol 1 Day

Engine Room, Bristol, Bat Conservation Trust 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk www.bats.org.uk/our-work/training-and-conferences/training-for-ecologists/wildlife-acoustics-kaleidoscope-pro

A one day course aimed at ecological consultants. The Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope Pro course will introduce participants to Kaleidoscope Pro, and its ability to analyse large data sets. The course will focus on both the free and full versions of the software and its application within the profession.

Cost £120

10/11/2020 ArcGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge or who wish to undertake some formalized training in ArcGIS having been largely self-taught in the past.

17/11/2020 ArcGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course the basic functionality of the main elements of ArcGIS (ArcMap, Catalog and ArcToolbox) is expanded upon and some extensions are introduced. Topics covered include: geodatabases; advanced labelling and symbology; advanced editing; using model builder; GIS customization with Python; extensions, online data, manipulating coordinate systems and spatial analysis/statistics tools.

01/12/2020 QGIS: Introductory 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge and who wish to use FREE software developed by the Open Source community.

08/12/2020 QGIS: Advanced 2 Days

Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton 023 8059 2719 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/

In this course delegates are introduced to advanced analysis techniques using both raster and vector data. The course includes a basic introduction to server database PostgresSQL/PostGIS. The course is designed for existing users of QGIS that want to expand their knowledge and carry out higher-level analysis.

17/12/2020 MapInfo Intermediate Training - 1 day course 1 Day

Talgarth, South Wales, exeGeSIS SDM Ltd 01874 713066 Carolbateman@esdm.co.uk www.esdm.co.uk/mapinfo-training-courses

Ideal for Environmental & Ecological Professionals