Training Directory Administrative and Office Skills Short Courses
This includes areas such as software training, eg GIS; guide to Planning; contract management skills; budgeting, wildlife legislation, fundraising techniques but not basic skills training (literacy and numeracy etc.).
07/06/2022 Introduction to Invasive Species 0.5 Day
High Elms Country Park, idverde Bromley 07483094445 beeche@idverde.co.uk c-js.info/3ES6REy
This course teaches invasive species identification and management. Involves classroom element and site visit at High Elms Country Park. Led by a senior conservation and community ranger for Idverde Bromley.
Cost £12
13/06/2022 Habitat Indicator Species (Phase 1 and NVC) - 2 day course 2 Days
Salisbury, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A two-day course covering the basics of habitat assessment, particularly looking at key indicator species of a range of different habitats.
Cost £170.01
16/06/2022 Habitat Indicator Species (Phase 1, UKHab & NVC) - Grasslands? 1 Day
Salisbury, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A one-day course covering the basics of habitat assessment, particularly looking at key indicator species of different grassland habitats.
Cost £90
16/06/2022 Field Identification Skills Certificate 1 Day
Tyland Barn, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3rMjPOj
Take an assessment of your botanical survey skills and receive a certificate from the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
Cost £75
16/06/2022 Forest School Taster Session 1 Day
Archway House West Woodlands, Kings Clipstone, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Forge Learning 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk c-js.info/3IuvrvZ
Join us for a free Forest School taster session and find out if this inspirational approach is for you and your setting
Free Course
21/06/2022 GIS for Beginners: Guide & Application -ONLINE 2 Days
Online, Surrey Wildlife Trust 01372379523 adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk c-js.info/38o3TeY
If you are a teacher, surveyor or simply enthusiastic about capturing and manipulating data, then it is vital that you know about GIS (geographic Information system). This introductory course will explain how and why it is such an important tool when analysing data.
Cost £60 members / £72 non-members
21/06/2022 First Steps Into a Green Career Workshops 5 Days
Online, Field Studies Council ecoskills@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3vmuBOf
The First Steps into a Green Career Online Workshop Series is an opportunity for individuals either interested in a career in the environmental sector or those thinking about their next steps. This event is a series of engaging and interactive 90-minute online workshops.
Cost £8-£50
22/06/2022 Early Careers Webinar: Top tips on applying for a job in the sector 1 Day
Online via Zoom, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3N12Twz
Join Krystie Hamilton (Professional Development Coordinator) and Saz Hayward (Membership Officer) to discuss the importance of a covering letter when applying for jobs, and how to write an effective one to put alongside a CV or application. They will be joined by recruiters within the sector, who can share their top tips on what to include.
Free Course
23/06/2022 Field Identification Skills Certificate 1 Day
Tyland Barn, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3rMjPOj
Take an assessment of your botanical survey skills and receive a certificate from the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
Cost £75
01/07/2022 Evidence Synthesis (on-demand) 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/39vYMKs
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis for an area of natural environment research. You will gain & improve skills in undertaking an evidence review. The training involves a min-QSR exercise, developing review questions & undertaking a review.
01/07/2022 Using drones to map habitats 2 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/38uo5sF
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course will give you the skills to take images from a UAV platform, process them and generate classified images. It will teach you the steps to produce high quality and accurate maps of vegetation and landforms. You will do exercises practising and consolidating your learning
01/07/2022 Ozone and Tropical Agriculture 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 c-js.info/3sF3bl1
This online course introduces the threat posed by ground-level ozone pollution to tropical agriculture. You will get the knowledge, skills & confidence to identify when & where ozone is likely to pose a threat to tropical crops. You will gain the skills to identify ozone damage in tropical crop species.
07/07/2022 Field Identification Skills Certificate 1 Day
Tyland Barn, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3rMjPOj
Take an assessment of your botanical survey skills and receive a certificate from the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
Cost £75
14/07/2022 Field Identification Skills Certificate 1 Day
Tyland Barn, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3rMjPOj
Take an assessment of your botanical survey skills and receive a certificate from the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
Cost £75
25/07/2022 Developing and Running a Campaign 4 Days
Online, EcoTraining 07786 444 816 info@ecotraining.org.uk c-js.info/3CrMJap
Across four weeks, we will guide you through creating your campaign strategy, evaluating and monitoring your outcomes and planning for the future. Delivered via weekly Zoom sessions on Monday evenings (approximately 2 hours) with 2-4 hours carrying out the set activity each week.
Cost £275
06/09/2022 How to get started in bat mitigation 0.5 Day
Online training via zoom, Ecology Services UK Ltd 07842 694 618 janette@ecologyservice.co.uk c-js.info/2K7xg9M
The first in a series of four courses. An essential guide to help you understand ecological functionality, mitigation, compensation and enhancement.
Cost £30 plus VAT
19/09/2022 Transforming Environmental Data in R 2.5 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 c-js.info/317vCcn
This 2-day interactive online course will help you understand the benefits of data transformation tools (such as R). The course includes an "Introduction to R" session. You will learn about aspects such as auditable workflow, repeatability, time-saving, improving efficiency and reduced risk of data loss From £409.
28/09/2022 Field Electronics (ADVANCED) 1 Day
Wallingford, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 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.
29/09/2022 Field Electronics (BEGINNER) 1 Day
Wallingford, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 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.
21/11/2022 UK Wildlife & The Law 0.5 Day
Online, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A half-day online course getting participants to grips with UK Wildlife legislation and policy.
Cost £45
Various Evidence Synthesis (on-demand) 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2eKgKwG
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis for an area of natural environment research. You will gain & improve skills in undertaking an evidence review. The training involves a min-QSR exercise, developing review questions & undertaking a review.
Various Using drones to map habitats 2 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/38uo5sF
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course will give you the skills to take images from a UAV platform, process them and generate classified images. It will teach you the steps to produce high quality and accurate maps of vegetation and landforms. You will do exercises practising and consolidating your learning.
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