Photographer: Marlene Langenbahn
SHORT COURSES
Want your CV to stand out from the rest?
Take our short courses as an additional qualification to our Advanced skills Courses and put your head above the rest in the race to secure the best positions in conservation.
1. STATISTICS
Introduction
One thing that all research organisations look for in potential employees is someone that is comfortable with statistical analysis. Touch up your stats skills or start from the beginning, all abilities catered for. Statistical classes will be taught, providing an introduction into R studio using AWdF behaviour data from either the marine surveys or from land based research data.
Who should take this course?
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
If you are interested and require further information, please contact [email protected] for our full course information pack
Course Structure
These Short Courses are only available in addition to participation in an Advanced Skills Course.
You can not take this as a stand alone course.
Short courses act as an additional ‘bolt-on’ programme that require additional study time.
The package includes:
There must be a minimum of 3 people enrolled on this programme for it to go ahead.
Take our short courses as an additional qualification to our Advanced skills Courses and put your head above the rest in the race to secure the best positions in conservation.
1. STATISTICS
Introduction
One thing that all research organisations look for in potential employees is someone that is comfortable with statistical analysis. Touch up your stats skills or start from the beginning, all abilities catered for. Statistical classes will be taught, providing an introduction into R studio using AWdF behaviour data from either the marine surveys or from land based research data.
Who should take this course?
- School/university graduates and people looking for a career change, specialising in research and conservation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the need for statistical analysis
- Develop robust understanding of how to handle and process large databases used in fieldwork
- Format data for use in R studio
- Use R studio
- Analyse behavioural data
- Understand and confidently perform a variety of statistical tests
- Generate results from raw data
- Understand R studio outputs
If you are interested and require further information, please contact [email protected] for our full course information pack
Course Structure
These Short Courses are only available in addition to participation in an Advanced Skills Course.
You can not take this as a stand alone course.
Short courses act as an additional ‘bolt-on’ programme that require additional study time.
The package includes:
- THREE 1 hour lectures for additional knowledge
- THREE 2 hour workshops for practical skills, totalling an extra 9 hours of tuition.
There must be a minimum of 3 people enrolled on this programme for it to go ahead.
pRICE & INFORMATION |
This bolt-on is currently unavailable. If you want to know more about stats and GIS a member of the team will be more than happy to show you the basics when you are out in Tenerife.
The price of the bolt on course is an additional £100* to the standard price of the Advanced Skills Courses.
Short courses must be taken in conjunction with Advanced Skills Courses, therefore the total price is listed below:
*does not include flights.
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
BOOK NOW via our Advanced Skills Course pages. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
Short courses must be taken in conjunction with Advanced Skills Courses, therefore the total price is listed below:
- Advanced Skills Course with accomodation/food*
(£500) + Short Course ADD ON (£100) = £600 - Advanced Skills Course without accommodation/food*
(£400) + Short Course ADD ON (£100) = £500
*does not include flights.
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
BOOK NOW via our Advanced Skills Course pages. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
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2. GIS MAPPING
Introduction
GIS is the number one skill for any person wanting to work in conservation. This course is an introduction to GIS mapping, using the data collected while on the course to create maps. An essential course for aspiring conservationists.
Who should take this course?
- School/university graduates and people looking for a career change, specialising in research and conservation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the need and use of GIS mapping in the world of conservation
- Process and handle large datasets ready for input into GIS programmes
- Review different software and methodologies for using GIS effectively in the presentation of research and science communication
- Calculate GPS points using theodolite data
- Create GIS maps of cetacean sightings
- Create GIS maps of ferry routes and boat interactions
- Use GIS mapping in other applications
- Present maps in correct scientific form.
Course Structure
These Short Courses are only available in addition to participation in an Advanced Skills Course.
You can not take this as a stand alone course.
Short courses act as an additional ‘bolt-on’ programme that require additional study time.
The package includes:
- THREE 1 hour lecturers for additional knowledge
- THREE 2 hour workshops for practical skills, totalling an extra 9 hours of tuition.
There must be a minimum of 3 people enrolled on this programme for it to go ahead.
If you are interested and require further information, please contact [email protected] for our full course information pack.
Price & information
This bolt-on is currently unavailable. If you want to know more about stats and GIS a member of the team will be more than happy to show you the basics when you are out in Tenerife.
The price of the bolt on course is an additional £100* to the standard price of the Advanced Skills Courses.
Short courses must be taken in conjunction with Advanced Skills Courses, therefore the total price is listed below:
*does not include flights.
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
Add to your bookings for For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadline
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
Short courses must be taken in conjunction with Advanced Skills Courses, therefore the total price is listed below:
- Advanced Skills Course with accommodation/food* (£500) + Short Course ADD ON (£100) = £600
- Advanced Skills Course without accommodation/food* (£400) + Short Course ADD ON (£100) = £500
*does not include flights.
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
Add to your bookings for For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadline
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.