The space agency of India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is offering free certificate courses in Remote Sensing and GIS.
IIRS Outreach Programme focuses on strengthening the Academia and User Segments in Space Technology & its applications using Online Learning Platforms. IIRS distance learning program was initiated in 2007 with the participation of twelve universities in India.
Till date, IIRS has successfully conducted 101 programs through live and interactive classrooms (also known as EDUSAT programme) and also launched five online courses under the e-learning programme. Currently IIRS distance learning programme is being conducted through the following modes:
- Live and Interactive classroom sessions (https://eclass.iirs.gov.in/login)
- E-learning-based online courses (https://elearning.iirs.gov.in)
The training and education programmes at IIRS include the short duration customized courses, PG Diploma, and Master’s Degrees (M.Tech and M.Sc.) in various disciplines. IIRS also conducts distance-learning programmes under IIRS Outreach Activity
This opportunity is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in respective of their academic year.
RS and GIS Applications (06/11/2023 to 17/11/2023): Agriculture and Soil, Forestry and Ecology, Geoscience and Geo-hazards, Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Urban and Regional Studies and Water Resources.
- Registration Start Date: 16 October 2023
- Registration End Date: 03 November 2023
The programme offers 10,000 seats for the comprehensive course and an additional 5,000 seats for individual modules.
The programme can received live through the E-CLASS platform of IIRS-ISRO or using the IIRS YouTube channel using internet connectivity. There is no specific hardware /software required. The content of the sessions will be available offline after 24 hours in the E-class portal.
For additional information, refer to the official brochure.
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