TNN | Posted October 30, 2023 06:32 PM
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is offering free certificate courses in Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies.  
Students, technical and scientific professionals, university instructors, researchers, and those in related fields can apply for these certification courses at IIRS. Courses provide an opportunity for individuals in these domains to expand their knowledge.  
These courses are offered to 10,000 seats for the comprehensive course and an additional 5,000 seats for individual modules, making it accessible to a substantial number of learners. Nodal centre coordinators also have an allocation of 25 seats for each course. The courses are offered at zero free payment. 
After completing at least 70% of the total session hours, each participant will receive a course completion certificate. Participants can apply using the official website https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/edusatregistration/student.
These courses will explore the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, ecology, geoscience and atmospheric sciences, urban and regional studies, and water resources.  
It provides participants with valuable insights and relevant skills, participants can access lectures, recorded video sessions, open-source software, and demonstration materials. These materials are accessible through the E-CLASS and ISRO Learning Management System. 
This opportunity is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, regardless of their academic year, technical and scientific personnel from central or state governments, faculty and researchers from universities and institutions, as well as professionals in technical and scientific fields. The course runs from November 6 to 17, 2023, and registration is open from October 16 to November 3, 2023. 
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