ISRO Launches Free Certification Course in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) a unit under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced a free certification course in Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. It is an exceptional opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their knowledge and gain essential expertise in these fields.

The course targets a wide range of participants that include students in their final year of undergraduate or postgraduate courses, technical and scientific personnel from center and state governments, university faculty, researchers, and other professionals in technical and scientific domains.

Who is eligible to join the course?

The certification course offered by ISRO is open for participants from all categories including

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students (any year).
• Technical and scientific staff from center or state governments.
• Faculty and researchers at universities and institutions.
• Other professionals in technical and scientific fields.

What are the course modules?

The course covers various modules that are focused on applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in areas such as agriculture, forestry, ecology, geoscience, marine and atmospheric sciences, urban and regional studies, and water resources.

Participants will have access to a wealth of course study materials including lecture PDFs, recorded video lectures, open-source software, and handouts of demonstrations. These materials will be available through the E-CLASS and ISRO Learning Management System.

The program is scheduled from 6 November 2023 to 17 November 2023. And, the registrations for the course began on 16 October 2023 and will remain open until 3 November 2023.

How to participate in the course?

Individuals who are interested in participating in the course can either register individually or through their respective nodal centers. The application deadline is 3 November 2023.

 Here individuals will receive automatic approval upon registration and a “Course Participation” certificate will be awarded to those who will dedicate at least 70% of the total session hours to the course. The training program will be conducted through live online sessions on the IIRS YouTube channel, with daily sessions held from 16:00 to 1:30 Indian Standard Time(IST).

Whereas, for participants registered through nodal centers, the nodal center coordinators must approve their registration. Participants meeting the minimum 70% attendance requirement will be eligible for an online examination, with successful candidates receiving a “Course Completion” certificate.

Participants are encouraged to follow the course guidelines and actively participate in discussions, video logs, and course feedback submissions.

How many seats are available?

The course offers 10,000 seats for the entire comprehensive course and an additional 5,000 seats for individual modules. Apart from that, nodal center coordinators are allotted 25 seats for each course.

Conclusion

This course presented by ISRO is an invaluable opportunity for individuals to enhance their expertise in the field of remote sensing and geographical information systems, ultimately contributing to India’s technological advancements.