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.).
02/02/2022 GIS for Beginners: Guide & Application -ONLINE 2 Days
Online, Surrey Wildlife Trust 01372 379523 adult.learning@surreywt.org.uk c-js.info/3IpTgoG
Learn how to capture and manipulate data using the Geographic Information System.
Cost £55 members, £67 non-members
07/02/2022 Ecology and Biodiversity Assessment Skills 5 Days
Online, EcoTraining 07786 444 816 info@ecotraining.org.uk c-js.info/3mqGXjZ
Through a combination of online learning and the practical application of habitat and species surveying, you will build confidence in your ability to plan and undertake a range of survey techniques and deliver the necessary reporting for ecological and conservation consultancy work.
Cost £345
08/02/2022 Ammonia as an Air pollutant (introduction) 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2Tqn0LJ
This 2-session interactive course is an introduction to ammonia as an air pollutant & its role in air quality impacts. It covers sources & effects of ammonia pollution; air quality policies & legislations; impacts. It explains how ammonia is measured & how to link concentrations to effects in local assessments.
15/02/2022 Evidence Synthesis 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2eKgKwG
This interactive 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 hands-on group exercises in developing review questions & undertaking a review.
21/02/2022 UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Online Training Course 1 Day
Online, Kent Wildlife Trust 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk c-js.info/3rMjPOj
An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification, a new comprehensive classification system for vegetation habitats used in conservation and land management
Cost £75
01/03/2022 How to write highly cited papers 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster University 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@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
04/03/2022 Introduction to QField 1 Day
Online, TCV Scotland 01786 479697 scotland@tcv.org.uk c-js.info/3nrLQtl
This 1 day introduction course will teach people how to set up QGIS for common types of ecological surveys, including Phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys, and how to use the QField app to carry out surveys in the field.
Cost £35
09/03/2022 Starting Your Conservation Group Workshop 0.5 Day
Online, EcoTraining 07786 444 816 info@ecotraining.org.uk c-js.info/2Y2j09i
Join our programmes co-ordinator for an evening workshop on getting your group started. We will cover: Your group's focus, Gaining support, Engaging more people, Formalising your group and Funding. Get tips and support and network with like-minded people.
Free Course
15/03/2022 Habitat Indicator Species Online 0.5 Day
Online, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
An online course giving participants an overview of terrestrial lowland habitats and the key indicator species which define them
Cost £55
23/03/2022 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 Wednesday evenings (approximately 2 hours) with 2-4 hours carrying out the set activity each week.
Cost £275
29/03/2022 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 £38.5
07/04/2022 Introduction to QGIS for Ecological Consultants and Wildlife Surveyors 2 Days
Woodbury, Exeter, Richard Green Ecology 01395 239234 office@richardgreenecology.co.uk www.richardgreenecology.co.uk/training/
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. The course is designed for those with little to no experience in using GIS software; knowledge of QGIS? is not required. Attendees should be comfortable with using computers, have experience of a range of software and be familiar with common operations such as file management etc. It does not teach how to undertake a phase 1 habitat survey or undertake bat sound analysis.
Cost £295
16/05/2022 Ecology and Biodiversity Assessment Skills 5 Days
Online, EcoTraining 07786 444 816 info@ecotraining.org.uk c-js.info/3mqGXjZ
Through a combination of online learning and the practical application of habitat and species surveying, you will build confidence in your ability to plan and undertake a range of survey techniques and deliver the necessary reporting for ecological and conservation consultancy work.
Cost £345
20/05/2022 Introduction to QField 1 Day
Online, TCV Scotland 01786 479697 scotland@tcv.org.uk c-js.info/3IJCyAR
This course will be aimed at beginners who have never used QGIS and/or QField before, or those who would like a refresher. You will learn how to set up QGIS for common types of ecological surveys including Phase 1 and how to use the QField app.
Cost £35
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
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
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
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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