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MEDIN_Cefas2022
An introduction to MEDIN and marine data management for Cefas (Nov 2022)
This free training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data within Cefas. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required.

SP_BDM_2024
Biological Data Management
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction for the management and archive of marine biological data, including the guiding principles of biological data management and typical responsibilities for data managers. Several types of biological data will be tackled, including observational data, image-derived data and omics data and how these data can be formatted, standardized and quality controlled before being submitted to wider regional, national and international initiatives. Watch the video below for a brief overview and introduction.
Find all the information on how to enroll in this course on OceanExpert: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4213

SP_BDM_2025
Biological Data Management 2025
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction for the management and archive of marine biological data, including the guiding principles of biological data management and typical responsibilities for data managers. Several types of biological data will be tackled, including observational data, image-derived data and omics data and how these data can be formatted, standardized and quality controlled before being submitted to wider regional, national and international initiatives. Watch the video below for a brief overview and introduction.
Find all the information on how to enroll in this course on OceanExpert:
https://oceanexpert.org/event/4745
CD-Africa2025
Co-Design Training Course for Ocean Decade Actions in Africa
This training course will focus on "co-designing a Decade Action" and aims to enhance the co-design competencies of communities and stakeholders in Africa. By adopting a competency-oriented approach, it can be effectively mapped out where and how to incorporate transferable skills and competencies into the learning modules, such as project management and stakeholder engagement. Throughout the training, participants will critically reflect on theoretical and methodological approaches to co-design, will discuss real examples of co-design from the region, with a focus on addressing the ten most pressing challenges faced by the Ocean as identified for the Ocean Decade (Ryabinin et al. 2019). Participants will also be able to interact with experts and peers from the region, which will share their own co-design experiences and challenges to foster greater engagement and ownership of the learning process and build a long-standing network of practitioners. Participants will also enhance their communication skills when interacting with peers and stakeholders in intercultural settings and strengthen specific capacities under the auspices of the Ocean Decade. By the end of the course, participants will have developed more detailed co-designed Decade Actions proposals that are ready to be implemented and endorsed under the Ocean Decade.
https://oceanexpert.org/event/4764
Target audience (invitees)
The participants for this online course are chosen from those who have engaged with Part I - Co-Design of Decade Actions, as outlined in the Call for Decade Actions No. 06/2023. These individuals or groups are required to provide detailed proposals for a Decade Action, demonstrating alignment with regional or national priorities, contribution to the Ocean Decade Challenges, and engagement with multi-disciplinary partners. Their submissions should address the Ocean Decade endorsement criteria and include initial plans for funding or resources. The selected participants, including scientists, project leaders, and other stakeholders involved in co-devoloping capacity development and research initiatives for future Decade Actions, are expected to commit fully to skill-building and mentoring initiatives integral to the design of their Decade Action.
Learning goal(s)
By the end of the course, participants are expected to have developed more detailed co-designed Decade Actions proposals that are ready to be implemented and endorsed under the Ocean Decade.
Learning outcomes
- Understand Co-design Concepts (Understanding)
- Understand the key principles and elements of co-design.
- Explain the significance of co-design in the context of the Ocean Decade.
- Analyze the objectives and strategies outlined in the Ocean Decade's implementation plan (Analyzing)
- Evaluate how co-design principles can be integrated into Ocean Decade activities.
- Apply the learned co-design steps to develop a conceptual Decade Action Project idea (Applying).
- Apply the learned co-design steps to develop a conceptual Decade Action project idea.
- Design a basic framework for implementing co-design in a Decade Action Project.
- Develop Joint Vision and Objectives for Co-design Projects (Creating)
- Create a joint vision statement for a Decade Action Project.
- Formulate specific, measurable objectives and expected outcomes for the project.
- Identify and Map Relevant Stakeholders (Analyzing)
- Identify potential stakeholders in a project using co-design principles.
- Construct a stakeholder map, highlighting their roles and importance in the project.
- Formulate Stakeholder Engagement Strategies (Creating)
- Develop a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan tailored to a project idea.
- Propose strategies for effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Design an Equal Partnership Plan (Creating)
- Construct a plan for ensuring equal partnership in a co-design project, incorporating inclusive practices.
- Critique and improve partnership strategies to enhance collaboration efficiency.
- Develop a Sustainability and Impact Monitoring Plan (Creating, Evaluating)
- Develop a sustainable plan for a co-design project, ensuring long-term viability and impact.
- Formulate methods for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the project over time.
Course content
Module 0: Welcome and Inception Workshop
Module 1: Introduction to Co-Design and the Ocean Decade
Module 2: Joint vision and impact pathway: develop joint goals for your Decade Action
Module 3: Stakeholder engagement and equal partnership: clarify whom to involve in your Decade Action
Module 4: Jointly conducting research project: project management and communication
Module 5: Sustainability: how to evaluate your co-designed project and make it last longer
Module 6: Participants’ presentations and course evaluation
Instructors
- Rebecca Lahl, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
- Dr. Julian Lilkendey, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
Note that other invited speakers and facilitators may be joining some of the sessions. Names and affiliation will be updated once confirmed.
Pre-requisites
IOC-UNESCO Co-design for the Ocean Decade is strongly recommended (optional).
Assessment
This training includes tutoring and group activities, to be evaluated through participation and performance. A Certificate will be awarded for completion of the course for those who successfully complete the course assignments, attend 60% of the synchronous sessions during the modules, and submit an enhanced proposal in the next call for Decade Actions.
Duration
Estimated time required to complete the course is 30 hours, starting from 22 April until 31 October 2025. Timetable will be discussed and decided together with the participants. (Note that time spent on extra group activities is not included).
Minimum technology requirements
- Computer with Windows or Mac OS
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari web browsers
- JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Broadband internet access (minimum bandwidth of 0.5 Mbps (Receive and Send)
- Speakers or headphones, Microphone
Computer skills required
You should be proficient in the following:
- basic computer skills
- finding resources through search engines
- the ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)
Certificate
This training includes tutoring and group activities, to be evaluated through participation and performance. In order to successfully complete the course and be awarded a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:
- Complete the course assignments;
- Attend 60% of the synchronous sessions (Modules); and
- Submit an enhanced proposal in the next call for Decade Actions.
Note: filling in the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.
Costs: This course has no tuition fees
Contact
OTGA secretariat:ioc.training@unesco.org
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

COMPASS-Philippines2025
COMPASS Philippines - Coastal Observing and Modeling for Prediction and Assessment to Support resilient Systems
This training course is part of CoastPredict UN Ocean Decade GOOS Programme’s capacity-building efforts and is a collaboration with the SUSTAIN project (UN endorsed project affiliated to CoastPredict). The training focuses on advancing skills in coastal ocean, wave, and biogeochemical modeling, and introduces innovations in observation and remote sensing, to strengthen coastal resilience in the Philippines. The course is organized by CoastPredict in collaboration with the Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR) ‘Coastal Resilience School’ and CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy, with the support of OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA).
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4643
Course objective
The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of numerical ocean modeling, machine learning techniques, and remote sensing applications to simulate and analyze the dynamic and biodiverse marine environments of the Philippines.
A key feature of the course is hands-on training using the SURF ocean modeling platform, enabling participants to simulate real-world scenarios through detailed tutorials and case studies centered on the Philippine coastal region. The program emphasizes integrating physical, biological, and chemical processes in marine systems to support the protection and sustainable management of natural resources. Through this initiative, the course aims to enhance capacity for implementing data-driven solutions and strategies for resilience that can serve as a replicable model for other regions facing similar challenges.
Venue
The course will be subdivided into two phases:
An online phase will take place through OTGA e-learning platform.
An in-person phase which will be held in Quezon City, Philippines, at the University of Philippines.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the participants should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of ocean circulation, wave dynamics, and biogeochemical modeling.
- Set up and execute downscaling experiments using the SURF platform.
- Apply advanced AI modeling techniques to predict and analyze coastal chlorophyll concentrations.
- Understand key concepts in satellite data processing and remote sensing for oceanographic monitoring
- Understand how decision-support systems can assist in marine hazard management, oil spill forecasting, and ship route optimization
- Gain practical knowledge of coastal observations and hands-on experience in implementing and operating low-cost sea-level monitoring systems.
Target audience
The course is targeted particularly towards mid-career scientists and professionals from environmental protection agencies, governmental officers and postgraduate students (with basic knowledge of oceanography and modeling).
Technological requirements/computer skills
- Python, Jupyter notebook
Course content and agenda
- Module 1 Lessons (online through BigBlueButton on OTGA platform)
24 Feb 2025: 8.00 CET / 15:00 GMT+8 (3 hours)
- Lesson 1: Overview of the Relocatable Ocean Modeling platform SURF
- Lesson 2: Overview of coastal wave modelling
- Lesson 3: Introduction to biogeochemical 1-D modelling
- Lesson 4: Introduction to Cineca’s cloud computing system
- Lesson 5: Practical application of SURF
- Assignment of exercises: Instructions and overview (for downscaling and wave modeling).
- Q&A Live session- 1 hour - 26 Feb 2025: 8.00 CET/15:00 GMT+8 - (BigBlueButton on OTGA platform)
3 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Welcome and recap of preparatory sessions
- Regional physical oceanography
- Remote sensing applications in the Philippines
- Observation and modeling in the Philippines
- Applications of SURF ocean model in the Philippines
- Numerical modeling of marine ecosystems
4 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Numerical ocean circulation, dynamical downscaling, and the NEMO model: Advanced techniques and applications
- Practical session 1: Review of exercises completed after online lectures, and case study simulations - instructions on what is needed at the end of week for evaluated presentations.
- Practical session 2: Downscaling experiment using the SURF platform
- Decision support system applications for Oil spills
- Ship voyage optimisation with VISIR-2
5 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:30 (GMT +8)
- Practical session 3: Wave modelling
- Practical session 4: Biogeochemical models - 1D
- Machine-learning model for chlorophyll
- Practical session 5: Machine learning model implementation
6 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Coastal observations and citizen science
- Practical Session 6: Finalizing the case study simulation
- Presentation preparations
7 March 2025 - 9:00 - 12:30 (GMT +8)
- Final Presentations and Applications
- Group Presentations
- Discussion and Q&A
- Closing Remarks and Certificates
8 March 2025 - 9:00 - 12:00 (GMT +8)
- Field Trip - installation of low-cost sea level sensors
Language of instruction: English
Course instructors
- Aiko Love B. del Rosario - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Aletta T. Yñiguez - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines Diliman
- Cesar L. Villanoy - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Federica Benassi - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Francesco Trotta - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Gianandrea Mannarini - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Igor Atake - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Laura T. David - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Lorenzo Mentaschi - University of Bologna
- Luca Giunti - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Marco Zavatarelli - University of Bologna
- Samantha Siedlecki - Department of Marine Sciences - University of Connecticut
- Viviana Piermattei - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
Organizers
- Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines)
- CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy.
- CoastPredict
- University of Bologna
- Coastal Resilience School - DCC-CR - Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience
- Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development DOST PCAARRD
Course Duration
The course has a total of approx 46.5 hours, according to the following structure:
- 24 Feb - 8:00 CET/15:00 Philippines time (GMT+8) - 3.5 hours (synchronous, online)
- 26 Feb - 8:00 CET/15:.00 Philippines time (GMT+8) 1 hour (synchronous, online)
- Assignments ~ 8 hours (asynchronous, online)
- 5 days (3-7 March)- 9:00-16:00 (GMT+8) ~ 6 hours /day ( ~ 30 hours) (synchronous, face-to-face)
Certificate
OTGA Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon successful completion of assignments online and delivery of a group presentation according to the course planning.
Notes
Application process
This course is by invitation only, with a limited number of seats (10-15) participants.
Selection criteria
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
A minimum of a Master's degree in relevant fields such as environmental science, marine science, meteorology, fisheries, coastal engineering, or urban planning, or with equivalent relevant experience, from the Philippines and surrounding regions.
Costs
Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.
The course is offered free of charge to the participants. The participants would have to cover their own costs of their travel and stay in Quezon city. Instructors are self-funded.
Contacts
For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org), always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

Python2024-LAC
Data Analysis with Python Programming for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs)
Given the development of new tools in studying the ocean in more detail and on larger scales, early-career ocean professionals, students and other oceanographers need programming skills for effective data management and analysis. This course serves as an introduction to the Python programming language and software environment, enabling participants to process, analyze and visualize data more robustly. It is specially designed for early career ocean professionals who are beginners in Python programming, and who aim to explore different ocean datasets in their research. The training will utilize relevant oceanographic datasets, including physical, chemical and biological data, as well as fisheries datasets. This approach makes it easier to relate to, understand and apply concepts covered in the course.
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4054

FishMan_2022
Earth Observation data and techniques for fisheries management
Fishing vessel traffic data derived from Automatic Identification System (AIS) has become an essential component for building fisheries intelligence. Enforce and related fisheries management strategies rely on such information to curb illegal fishing, plan and implement policies for the sustainability of marine living resources.
Fisheries managers and enforcers require specialized skills to processes the large volume of positional, navigational and voyage related information embedded in AIS data. Open-source programming software such as Python has lots of third-party modules for building packages and functions. This makes Python an asset for the creation of customized data processing, analyses and visualization to support in making informed decisions in the management of natural resources.
This training course will provide participants an understanding of the movement of fishing vessels and skills in processing AIS data.

EOFish-2025
Earth Observation for Enhanced Fisheries Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance
: Data manipulation and analysis
- Overview of the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Key attributes of AIS data
- Importance of AIS data for monitoring, control, and surveillance
- Sources of AIS data and formats
- Reading AIS data files using Pandas
- Cleaning and preparing AIS data for analysis
- Handling missing or erroneous data in AIS datasets
- Visualising vessel tracks using Python libraries
- Calculating vessel speeds and identifying anomalies
- Detecting potential IUU fishing activities based on AIS patterns
- Integrating AIS data into fisheries management systems
- Case studies: Detecting transshipment using AIS data
Target audience and prerequisites
This course is designed for researchers, fisheries officers, students, and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) actively engaged in fisheries management, maritime security, and coastal conservation in Africa.
Language: English
Instructors
Dr. Kwame Adu Agyekum (Department of Marine and Fisheries Sciences, University of Ghana)
Mr. Ignatius Kweku Williams (GMES and Africa project, University of Ghana)
Mr. Daniel Quarshie (GMES and Africa project, University of Ghana)
Course format and duration
This course will be held online and includes synchronous sessions, for which attendance is mandatory. These sessions are scheduled for: 9 – 13 July 2025 11:00 -13:00 UTC / GMT Daily.
The estimated duration of this course is 20 hours (10 hours of synchronous classes and 10 hours of asynchronous activities).
Organizers
RTC Ghana
MarCNoWA: GMES & Africa Project
IOCAFRICA - Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States
Learner assessment
Assignments (e.g, written and data exercises) and multiple-choice quizzes.
Certificate
OTGA Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon completion of assignments (pass mark: 70%) and 60% attendance at the synchronous sessions.
Technology requirements, computer skills, and pre-requisites
- Computer with Windows or Mac OS
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari web browsers
- JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Broadband internet access (minimum bandwidth of 0.5 Mbps (Receive and Send)
- Speakers or headphones, and microphone
You should be proficient in the following:
- basic computer skills
- finding resources through search engines
- the ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills).
Application and selection of participants.
A limited number of seats (approximately 25) are available. Please fill out the online application form available in this LINK:
The applications start on 10 June 2025. The deadline to submit the application is 25 June 2025 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).
Participants will be selected based on the fit to the target audience, motivation statement, and professional background/qualification.
Costs: This is an online course with no tuition fees.
Contacts
For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or the course coordinator Ignatius Kweku Williams (kwilliams@ugedugh.onmicrosoft.com) always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

ECOPOceanTech-2024
Introduction to Oceanographic Survey Techniques and Data Management
Summary
Global change requires studying the ocean in more detail and at longer and larger scales. Capacity development and training on standard survey techniques and the use of simple sensors has been identified as a tool to enhance ocean observation. This course serves as an introduction to oceanographic survey techniques and data processing. It is designed for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), students, and other oceanographers who intend to pursue oceanography and marine sciences. Relevant oceanographic (physical, chemical, and biological) datasets will collected and used during the training, making it easy to relate, understand, and apply the course concept.
Venue: AquaBioTech Group, Mosta, Malta
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the learners are expected to:
- Be familiar with oceanographic survey techniques.
- Understand how to use simple data collection tools and sensors.
- Be familiar with measurement of temperature, salinity, turbidity, depth oxygen and chlorophyll.
- Produce meaningful descriptive statistics and informative graphs from raw data.
- Results interpretation and discussion for scientific communication and writing.
Course contents
The course will be divided into 4 modules:
Module 1: Field sampling techniques for basic coastal oceanographic parameters
- Introduction to oceanographic parameters temperature, salinity, turbidity, depth oxygen and chlorophyll.
- Preparing a field work checklist,
- Safety measures during field work
- Calibration, and deploying of sensors and equipment
- Field surveys
Module 2: Data visualization and management
- Data retrieval
- Data entry
- Data visualization in R software using ggplot package
- Simple analysis using R
- Data management: storage, sharing and repository
Module 3: Basics of scientific writing
- Language and structure
- Graphics and visuals
- Citation and referencing
- Plagiarism
Module 4: Basics of science communication and outreach
- Language and sentence structure in science communication
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Visuals for infographics
- Policy briefs
Target audience
ECOPs who are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or have completed their Masters Degree and intend to use this knowledge in their academic or research related work. No prior R knowledge will be required, but knowledge on basics of oceanography is desired. The current course is specifically targeting ECOPs from and/or based in the Mediterranean region (from Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Western Middle East).
Language of instruction: English
Moderators and Instructors
Ines Boujmil – Aqua Biotech Group
Dr. Anabel von Jackwoski - Stockholm University
Mr. Gabriel Akoko Juma – Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany
Organizers
This course is being organized with the support of the Early Career Ocean Professionals Programme, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Stockholm University, Aqua Biotech Group, International Ocean Institute, Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Blue Economy and UNESCO-IOC Ocean Teacher Global Academy.
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4367

MEDIN_APR2021
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Apr 2021)
NOTE: The first edition of the course (19-23 April 2021) is full.

MEDIN_Aug2022
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Aug 2022)
This free training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_Feb2022
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Feb 2022)

MEDIN_Jun2024
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Jun 2024)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_Mar2024
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Mar 2024)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_May2023
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (May 2023)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_May2025
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (May 2025)
The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to marine data. MEDIN is open to all with an interest in marine data and information. MEDIN is funded by a consortium of 16 sponsors and has over 60 partners that represent government departments and agencies, research organisations and private companies committed to practise good data management. MEDIN reports to the UK Marine Science Coordination Committee.
This ONLINE course demonstrates how data management ‘best practice’ can improve organisational efficiency in data acquisition, analysis, curation and sharing. It covers data use with respect to corporate risk, re-use, audit and traceability, whilst at the same time helping minimising costs.
The course will equip attendees to better meet the challenge of keeping on top of the ever-increasing volumes and types of data that is being created and how to manage this data and make it available to users as meaningful information, whether using proprietary or open-source software and systems as enablers.
Aims & Objectives
The course aims to give participants a broad understanding of data governance, management principles, and system components and how data can be published information and re-used with a focus on the tools that the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) provides as examples of best practice.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- An understanding of MEDIN and why data management is important and how it can reduce costs, risk, and add value through extending its original purpose.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of how data is collected, managed, published and used plus how important metadata is!
- An appreciation of data management components based on the International Data Management Association Book of Knowledge (DM-BOK)
- Knowledge of the importance of metadata and practical guidance in its creation, maintenance and dissemination
- Have an appreciation of the need to use words, phrases and terms to describe or explain marine data content and to understand how controlled vocabularies are used within the MEDIN standard and guidelines
- Appreciate how geospatial data can be accurately represented
- Understand the role and value of adopting data governance and how this relates to business management and corporate governance.
- Understand what discovery metadata is, what the MEDIN discovery metadata standard is and how it is used on the MEDIN portal.
- Be able to use the online metadata editor and metadata maestro to create MEDIN compliant discovery metadata records.
- Understand the ways in which data is now published and considerations associated with sharing and re-use
- Appreciate that the MEDIN data guidelines are a tool to create consistent datasets with comprehensive metadata, that allows data to be shared, understood and reused by others with ease.
Course content
The course comprises a series of presentations, demonstrations and check-point reviews, with a large practical element to help users become familiar with:
- Why data management is important and how it can and arguably should be part of an organisations business management framework alongside quality, occupational health and safety, and information security, all of which are covered by ISO accreditation.
- The role of a data policy and management plan, and things to consider and how data can be shared, published and re-used.
- Data management principles, standards and components, including data lifecycle and quality, the role of vocabularies (or data dictionaries) and the importance of creating, maintaining and publishing metadata.
- The resources and other benefits of MEDIN and practical instruction in the use of the MEDIN data guidelines, metadata standard and controlled vocabularies.
Course modules include:
- Module 1. Course content and objectives
- Module 2. Introduction to MEDIN as an exemplar data partnership and management framework
- Module 3. Data management overview, principles and organisation
- Module 4. Data in a Business Management Framework (Policy, Planning, Review)
- Module 5. Standards Overview
- Module 6. Data management components frameworks and infrastructure
- Module 7. Practical session
- Module 8. MEDIN Data Guidelines
- Module 9. Data Sharing and Publishing
- Module 10. Course Summary
Target audience and prerequisites
This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry, or for education or research, for example:
- Existing and potential data managers who wish to gain an overview of data governance, policy and principles and/or want to learn more about using the MEDIN metadata standard data guidelines in their day to day work.
- Contractors who want to implement good data management practice and/or have been asked to supply MEDIN compliant metadata.
- Bachelors/masters/PhD students or recent graduates interested in data management best practice and adding to their professional skill set.
Pre-requisites: An understanding of marine data collection is beneficial, however no prior knowledge of MEDIN or data management is required. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience in data management is not required.
Language of Instruction: English
Instructors
- Roseanna Wright (MEDIN/NOC)
- Colm Walsh (MEDIN/NOC)
- Alice Rysiecki (MEDIN/NOC)
- Chloe Figueroa-Ashforth (DASSH/MBA)
- Mike Osborne (OceanWise)
Course Format and Duration
The course takes place over 5 days with online lectures delivered in live sessions (2-3 hours, with regular breaks) in the mornings (UK time) and independent-study and practical assignments in the afternoons.
Monday-Friday: approx. 09:00-12:00 GMT/BST + drop-in sessions 14:00-14:30 GMT/BST
Attendance not mandatory, sessions are recorded.
Application Process
Please self-enroll on the course on OceanTeacher:https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.php?id=1148
The course enrolment key can be requested from the course organiser (MEDIN). Number of places is limited to 60 participants.
Contacts:
MEDIN: Roseanna Wright (roswri@bodc.ac.uk) (Course Organiser)
OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
In case of need for further clarifications please use the contacts above, always using as email subject:
(Online) Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset, 19-23 May 2025
Costs
No tuition fee.
This course is organised by MEDIN and hosted by OTGA.
More information about MEDIN's workshops can be found on https://www.medin.org.uk/medin-workshops
Assessment and Certificates
A combination of quizzes and assignments to ensure understanding and practical application of knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
Certificates will be issues based on the required activities (chapters, quizzes and assignments) for each pathway (Governance, Practical MEDIN, or Combined) being completed.
The course has been awarded official recognition as contributing to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST’s) members.
Feedback survey:
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.
Cancellation policy:
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

MEDIN_Nov2022
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Nov 2022)
This free training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_Nov2023
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Nov 2023)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_Oct2025
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (October 2025)
The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to marine data. MEDIN is open to all with an interest in marine data and information. MEDIN is funded by a consortium of 16 sponsors and has over 60 partners that represent government departments and agencies, research organisations and private companies committed to practise good data management. MEDIN reports to the UK Marine Science Coordination Committee.
This ONLINE course demonstrates how data management ‘best practice’ can improve organisational efficiency in data acquisition, analysis, curation and sharing. It covers data use with respect to corporate risk, re-use, audit and traceability, whilst at the same time helping minimising costs.
The course will equip attendees to better meet the challenge of keeping on top of the ever-increasing volumes and types of data that is being created and how to manage this data and make it available to users as meaningful information, whether using proprietary or open-source software and systems as enablers.
Aims & Objectives
The course aims to give participants a broad understanding of data governance, management principles, and system components and how data can be published information and re-used with a focus on the tools that the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) provides as examples of best practice.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- An understanding of MEDIN and why data management is important and how it can reduce costs, risk, and add value through extending its original purpose.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of how data is collected, managed, published and used plus how important metadata is!
- An appreciation of data management components based on the International Data Management Association Book of Knowledge (DM-BOK)
- Knowledge of the importance of metadata and practical guidance in its creation, maintenance and dissemination
- Have an appreciation of the need to use words, phrases and terms to describe or explain marine data content and to understand how controlled vocabularies are used within the MEDIN standard and guidelines
- Appreciate how geospatial data can be accurately represented
- Understand the role and value of adopting data governance and how this relates to business management and corporate governance.
- Understand what discovery metadata is, what the MEDIN discovery metadata standard is and how it is used on the MEDIN portal.
- Be able to use the online metadata editor and metadata maestro to create MEDIN compliant discovery metadata records.
- Understand the ways in which data is now published and considerations associated with sharing and re-use
- Appreciate that the MEDIN data guidelines are a tool to create consistent datasets with comprehensive metadata, that allows data to be shared, understood and reused by others with ease.
Course content
The course comprises a series of presentations, demonstrations and check-point reviews, with a large practical element to help users become familiar with:
- Why data management is important and how it can and arguably should be part of an organisations business management framework alongside quality, occupational health and safety, and information security, all of which are covered by ISO accreditation.
- The role of a data policy and management plan, and things to consider and how data can be shared, published and re-used.
- Data management principles, standards and components, including data lifecycle and quality, the role of vocabularies (or data dictionaries) and the importance of creating, maintaining and publishing metadata.
- The resources and other benefits of MEDIN and practical instruction in the use of the MEDIN data guidelines, metadata standard and controlled vocabularies.
Course modules include:
- Module 1. Course content and objectives
- Module 2. Introduction to MEDIN as an exemplar data partnership and management framework
- Module 3. Data management overview, principles and organisation
- Module 4. Data in a Business Management Framework (Policy, Planning, Review)
- Module 5. Standards Overview
- Module 6. Data management components frameworks and infrastructure
- Module 7. Practical session
- Module 8. MEDIN Data Guidelines
- Module 9. Data Sharing and Publishing
- Module 10. Course Summary
Target audience and prerequisites
This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry, or for education or research, for example:
- Existing and potential data managers who wish to gain an overview of data governance, policy and principles and/or want to learn more about using the MEDIN metadata standard data guidelines in their day to day work.
- Contractors who want to implement good data management practice and/or have been asked to supply MEDIN compliant metadata.
- Bachelors/masters/PhD students or recent graduates interested in data management best practice and adding to their professional skill set.
Pre-requisites: An understanding of marine data collection is beneficial, however no prior knowledge of MEDIN or data management is required. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience in data management is not required.
Language of Instruction: English
Instructors
- Roseanna Wright (MEDIN/NOC)
- Colm Walsh (MEDIN/NOC)
- Alice Rysiecki (MEDIN/NOC)
- Chloe Figueroa-Ashforth (DASSH/MBA)
- Mike Osborne (OceanWise)
Course Format and Duration
The course takes place over 5 days with online lectures delivered in live sessions (2-3 hours, with regular breaks) in the mornings (UK time) and independent-study and practical assignments in the afternoons.
Monday-Friday: approx. 09:00-12:00 GMT/BST + drop-in sessions 14:00-14:30 GMT/BST
Attendance not mandatory, sessions are recorded.
Application Process
Please self-enroll on the course on OceanTeacher:https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.php?id=1164
The course enrolment key can be requested from the course organiser (MEDIN). Number of places is limited to 60 participants.
Contacts:
MEDIN: Roseanna Wright (roswri@noc.ac.uk) (Course Organiser)
OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
In case of need for further clarifications please use the contacts above, always using as email subject:
(Online) Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset, 13-17 October 2025
Costs
No tuition fee.
This course is organised by MEDIN and hosted by OTGA.
More information about MEDIN's workshops can be found on https://www.medin.org.uk/medin-workshops
Assessment and Certificates
A combination of quizzes and assignments to ensure understanding and practical application of knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
Certificates will be issues based on the required activities (chapters, quizzes and assignments) for each pathway (Governance, Practical MEDIN, or Combined) being completed.
The course has been awarded official recognition as contributing to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST’s) members.
Feedback survey:
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.
Cancellation policy:
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

MEDIN_SEP2021
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Sep 2021)
NOTE: This is edition September 2021

MEDIN_Sep2023
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Sep 2023)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MEDIN_Sep2024
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (Sep 2024)
This free online training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience of data management is not required. The course can be taken as a whole, or attendees can select modules according to two streams: Governance; Practical MEDIN.

MIT2023
Marine Information Technologies

NFPOGO-ODM2023
NF-POGO Centre of Excellence. Ocean Data Management 2023
This 2 week-long module on Ocean Data Management is part of the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) and hosted by AWI (cohort 2023). This module is part of an intensive training course for young professionals at the post-graduate level, ten months in duration, with an intake of ten trainees per year. The course is sponsored by the Nippon Foundation and hosted by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of earth science datasets, formats and analysis software. Students will learn and practice methods using a common ocean area, and they are expected to create a personal project of data products for a marine region of their own choosing. Personal projects are presented by the students at the end of the course.
Course/Module Dates: 5-16 June 2023

NFPOGO-ODM2021_Unit5
NF-POGO Centre of Excellence. Ocean Data Management module
This 2 week-long module on Ocean Data Management is part of the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) and hosted by AWI (cohort 2021). This module is part of an intensive training course for young professionals at the post-graduate level, ten months in duration, with an intake of ten trainees per year. The course is sponsored by the Nippon Foundation and hosted by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of earth science datasets, formats and analysis software. Students will learn and practice methods using a common ocean area, and they are expected to create a personal project of data products for a marine region of their own choosing. Personal projects are presented by the students at the end of the course.
Course/Module Dates: 15-26 February 2021

NFPOGO-ODM2022
NF-POGO Centre of Excellence. Ocean Data Management module
This 2 week-long module on Ocean Data Management is part of the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) and hosted by AWI (cohort 2022). This module is part of an intensive training course for young professionals at the post-graduate level, ten months in duration, with an intake of ten trainees per year. The course is sponsored by the Nippon Foundation and hosted by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of earth science datasets, formats and analysis software. Students will learn and practice methods using a common ocean area, and they are expected to create a personal project of data products for a marine region of their own choosing. Personal projects are presented by the students at the end of the course.
Course/Module Dates: 28 March-8 April 2022

BlueCarbon_China2024
Observation technique about blue carbon
This training course will focus on raising the knowledge on the monitoring, assessment, and accounting of marine blue carbon. And also the related instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters are the main content of the training course. The course will use case studies relevant for the Western Pacific.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the participants should:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the monitoring and assessment of coastal blue carbon.
- Be able to explain the role of connotation, Classification, and Accounting of Marine Carbon Sequestration.
- Be familiar with the instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters.
Target audience and prerequisites
Include, but are not limited to, the following researchers and management staff on marine ecological observation, who deal with biogeochemical parameter measurements and instrumentation.
Language of instruction: English
Course content
Day 1 The monitoring and assessment of coastal blue carbon
Day 2 Connotation, Classification, and Accounting of Marine Carbon Sequestration
Day 3-5 Instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters (dissolved oxygen and pH in seawater for example)
- utilization and maintenance of dissolved oxygen and pH instruments/sensors
- calibration of dissolved oxygen and pH sensors for seawater use in a lab
- calibration method of multi-parameter compensation for optical dissolved oxygen sensor in seawater
Instructors
Learner assessment and certificate
Assessment will be done through (online) quizzes.
Successful completion of the assignments (passmark: 80%) and active attendance of all of the synchronous sessions will be needed to be awarded a certificate of completion
Technology requirements
To complete this course, you should have access to:
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, web browsers
- Access to internet
- Firewalls must be disabled in order to be able to attend the synchronous live sessions
Course Duration, Synchronous Sessions, and Format
The course will take place online between November 25 to 29, 2024, with a duration of approximately 20 hours.
This is a 20-hour training course that will run online between 25-29 Nov 2024, including 3 (daily) synchronous sessions to be held between 13-16 pm (UTC+8) using BigBlueButton web conferencing platform.
The course includes 15 hours of synchronous work (content and discussion) plus 5 hours of individual asynchronous work for completion of assessments.
Application process and selection criteria
A limited number of seats (45) are available. Please complete the online application form available on this LINK. The applications start 01 October 2024. The deadline to submit the application is 31 October 2024 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
The Selecting Committee will be set up by the hosts (NCOSM and NMDIS), which will comprise the course coordinator, organizers, and lecturers. Selection criteria include the applicant’s academic background, professional experience/duties (such as marine observation, blue carbon and ecosystem data management), and how the applicant will be able to apply the new knowledge acquired. Priority will be given to participants from the West Pacific
Contacts
- Course Coordinators: YU Jianqing yujianqing@ncosm.org.cn; Xu Dian ncosmws@ncosm.org.cn
- OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
Costs
Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.
The instructors will give the course voluntarily with support from NCOSM.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

ODM2022
Ocean Data Management 2022

SP_ODM2023
Ocean Data Management 2023
This online, fully self-paced training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of marine data, including the guiding principles of data management and typical responsibilities for data managers, data stewards and scientists.
This course is developed by, and for, marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
During this training course, you will be introduced to several general aspects related to the management of marine data, including, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, data management plans and the research data life cycle. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and implement the core tasks required for the processing of marine data, explain the importance of metadata, advise researchers on the research data life cycle and explain why a good data management plan is key from the very first initiation steps of a project.

SP_ODM2024
Ocean Data Management 2024
This online, fully self-paced training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of marine data, including the guiding principles of data management and typical responsibilities for data managers, data stewards and scientists.
This course is developed by, and for, marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
During this training course, you will be introduced to several general aspects related to the management of marine data, including, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, data management plans and the research data life cycle. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and implement the core tasks required for the processing of marine data, explain the importance of metadata, advise researchers on the research data life cycle and explain why a good data management plan is key from the very first initiation steps of a project.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
- Describe the phases of the Research Data Life Cycle
- Explain the concept of a Data Management Plan
- Explain the concept and importance of metadata
- identify suitable file formats for data preservation and sharing
- Identify appropriate repositories for your data
- Summarise the goal of assigning a data licence
- Explain the common concerns related to data reuse
Target audience
Marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals.Learner Assessment
This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and award a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:
- complete all lessons in each Module of the course;
- complete all quizzes (70% minimum score for each quiz);
Note: submitting the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.
Technology requirements
To complete this course, participants should have access to:
- Computer with Windows or Mac operating system
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers
How to enroll
Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert username and password. Enrolment is available until 1 December 2024.
First log-in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.
The enrolment key is Odm2024-2
For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.
There are no tuition fees.
UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

SP_ODM2025
Ocean Data Management 2025
This online, fully self-paced training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of marine data, including the guiding principles of data management and typical responsibilities for data managers, data stewards and scientists.
This course is developed by, and for, marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
During this training course, you will be introduced to several general aspects related to the management of marine data, including, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, data management plans and the research data life cycle. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and implement the core tasks required for the processing of marine data, explain the importance of metadata, advise researchers on the research data life cycle and explain why a good data management plan is key from the very first initiation steps of a project.
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4664
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
- Describe the phases of the Research Data Life Cycle
- Explain the concept of a Data Management Plan
- Explain the concept and importance of metadata
- identify suitable file formats for data preservation and sharing
- Identify appropriate repositories for your data
- Summarise the goal of assigning a data licence
- Explain the common concerns related to data reuse
Course contents
- General overview of data management, its principles and organisation
- Research Data Life Cycle
- Data Management Plan
- Open & FAIR data
- Data licences
- Metadata
- Data standards & quality control
Target audience
Marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
Language and computer skills required (Applicants are expected to have):
- a good working knowledge of English
- basic computer skills
- the ability to find resources through search engines
- the ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)
Instructors/Organisers
This course is organised by the OceanTeacher Global Academy with the assistance of the Flanders Marine Institute.
Course duration and format:
The course will be delivered online between 1 February 2025 and 31 May 2025. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 35 hours.
Learner Assessment:
This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and award a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:
- complete all lessons in each Module of the course;
- complete all quizzes (70% minimum score for each quiz).
Note: submitting the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.
Technology requirements
To complete this course, participants should have access to:
- Computer with Windows or Mac operating system
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers
How to enroll
Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enroll in the course using your OceanExpert username and password. Enrolment is available from 1 February until 15 May 2025.
First log in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.
The enrolment key is ODM*2025
For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.
There are no tuition fees.
UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

SP_ODM2025-2
Ocean Data Management 2025 (2nd cohort)
This online, fully self-paced training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of marine data, including the guiding principles of data management and typical responsibilities for data managers, data stewards and scientists.
This course is developed by, and for, marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
During this training course, you will be introduced to several general aspects related to the management of marine data, including, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, data management plans and the research data life cycle. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and implement the core tasks required for the processing of marine data, explain the importance of metadata, advise researchers on the research data life cycle and explain why a good data management plan is key from the very first initiation steps of a project.
Details:
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
- Describe the phases of the Research Data Life Cycle
- Explain the concept of a Data Management Plan
- Explain the concept and importance of metadata
- identify suitable file formats for data preservation and sharing
- Identify appropriate repositories for your data
- Summarise the goal of assigning a data licence
- Explain the common concerns related to data reuse
Course contents
- General overview of data management, its principles and organisation
- Research Data Life Cycle
- Data Management Plan
- Open & FAIR data
- Data licences
- Metadata
- Data standards & quality control
Target audience
Marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
Language and computer skills required (Applicants are expected to have):
- a good working knowledge of English
- basic computer skills
- the ability to find resources through search engines
- the ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)
Instructors/Organisers
This course is organised by the OceanTeacher Global Academy with the assistance of the Flanders Marine Institute.
Course duration and format:
The course will be delivered online between 1 July 2025 and 31 October 2025. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 35 hours.
Learner Assessment:
This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and be awarded a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:
- complete all lessons in each Module of the course;
- successfully complete the pre- and post-assessment;
- complete all quizzes (70% minimum score for each quiz).
Note: submitting the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.
Technology requirements
To complete this course, participants should have access to:
- Computer with Windows or Mac operating system
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers
How to enroll
Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enroll in the course using your OceanExpert username and password. Enrolment is available from 1 July until 15 October 2025.
First log in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.
The enrolment key is ODM*2025
For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.
There are no tuition fees.
UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

DataStewardship2021
Ocean Data Stewardship in the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

QAQC2022EN
Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Marine Ecosystem-based Management
This training course will focus on raising the awareness for the need
for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Marine Ecosystem-based
Management. Participants will be introduced to up-to-date best
practices and standards as well as the quality assurance and quality
control on marine ecosystem observation, and marine
instrument measurement testing, specifically on the four important
sectors of the whole process of QA and QC,
namely sensors, laboratory, data processing, and product application.
The course will use case studies relevant for the Western Pacific.

QMF2020
Quality Management System Essentials for NODCs and ADUs 2020

QMF2024
Quality Management System Essentials for NODCs and ADUs 2024
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/3990

OLSSchool*Venice2025
Summer School on Ocean Literacy and Collaboration on Nature-Based Solutions for the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The EU4Ocean Summer School on Ocean Literacy & Collaboration is a 6-day training (29 - 4 July, 2025) dedicated to thinking about how to better collaborate on ocean-related projects. It is composed of theoretical lectures and practical training for early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) on ocean literacy and collaboration on nature-based solutions for the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
The training is developed under the European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean) framework of the European Commission and is organized in the context of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The Summer School will gather 25 international young professionals.
Info: https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org/eu4ocean-summer-school-on-ocean-literacy-collaboration-venice-2025/
Location: Venice, Italy
Learning outcomes
At the end of this training, learners should:
- How to effectively collaborate on the development of ocean-related projects;
- How to improve communication and storytelling in transdisciplinary and multicultural environments;
- How to collaborate and advance ocean literacy for nature-based solutions in the Mediterranean and Black Seas;
- How to deal with local hot-topics and how to engage with local institutions and stakeholders;
- To become familiar with the objectives and actions of the EU4Ocean Coalition and Youth4Ocean Forum and scale up their efforts, under the framework of the UN Ocean Decade.
Course content
- UN Ocean Decade, UNESCO-IOC, EU4Ocean and Youth4Ocean Forum overview.
- Theoretical lectures about local climate adaptations, nature-based solutions, development and management of ocean conservation project (KPIs, stakeholder identification and engagement).
- Field activities: architectural and historical tour of the city of Venice, hands-on workshop of marine spatial planning, tour of the National Research Council venue, in field tour of Lazzaretto Nuovo and its Sentiero delle Barene – Saltmarsh trail, to assess the different efficacy of ecosystem services provided by natural and artificial saltmarshes.
- Focus on Challenge 10: shaping ocean sensitivity through arts and culture.
- Soft skills: empathy and multicultural collaboration, scientific storytelling and public speaking for marine conservation and public awareness.
Target audience: Early Career Ocean Professionals, master and PhD students with mixed and interdisciplinary backgrounds.
Language: English
Instructors:
- Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer (Ocean Literacy), UNESCO-IOC
- Valentina Lovat, Associate Programme Specialists of UNESCO-IOC, focal point for youth
- Gaia Maria Sole Intonti, Associate Programme Specialists of UNESCO-IOC, focal point for educational resources
- Jerneja Penca, Mediterranean Institute for Environmental Studies
- Anna Maria Marino, Youth4Ocean representative
- Raffaele Dessì, architect and historian
- Francesco Musco, IUAV University
- Fabio Carella, IUAV University
- Folco Soffietti, IUAV University
- Vittore Negretto, IUAV University
- Maria Loloni, EIT – Climate KIC
- Giorgio Castellan - CNR
- Simone Armeli Minicante - CNR
- Christian Toson - CNR
- Laura Cannarozzi - CNR
- Alberto Barausse, University of Padova
- Lucy Cathcart-Frödén, Sonic and Community Art
- Therese Carnemalm, Ocean Ambassador for Bauhaus of the Seas Sails project
- Federico Girotto, ONOFF designer
- Representative from Dotdotdot Company (TBD)
Organizers
UNESCO-IOC, Ocean Literacy team, based at the Venice Regional Bureau for Science and Culture
Venice Municipality
CNR
IUAV
Universitty of Padova
Course duration and format
Blended course, with a total of 51 hours of training time between online studies and in-person activities.
Certificate and Learner Assessment
The certificate will be issued after the completion and full attendance of the activities planned online and onsite, including successfully completing the work group presentation.
Pre-requisites and requirements
B2 level of English.
Application process
The application process was coordinated by the organizers. Participants have been selected according to the following criteria:
- Gender balance
- Geographical representation
- Age range: up to 35 years old
- Background: all the sectors are encouraged to apply. We will pay attention to create an interdisciplinary group.
- Priority will be given to youth from the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, as well as members of the Y4O Forum and ECOPs
Costs
This training has no tuition fees.
5 grants are available to cover the travel costs; accommodation for the whole week is provided to all the participants; breakfasts, lunches and 2 social dinners are included. Participants will have to cover the costs of travel and dinners (excluded 2 social dinners offered by the organizers)
Feedback survey
At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.
Contacts
For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or Gaia Maria Sole Intonti (gm.intonti@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

SCGR2025EN
Sustainable Coastal Growth and Resilience
Summary
This hybrid course, organized by the Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience, provides an in-depth exploration of coastal resilience and its vital role in supporting sustainable business practices and protecting communities against climate change-related impacts. Through five interconnected modules and an in-presence hands-on week, participants will learn and implement the principles, technologies, and strategies needed to understand, assess, and bolster resilience within coastal regions, while emphasizing business responsibility and proactive risk management.
Venue
The course will be subdivided into two phases:
An online phase will take place through OTGA e-learning platform.
An in-person phase which will be held in Bertinoro, Italy, at the University Residential Center of Bertinoro (CE.U.B.).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the participants should be able to:
- Understand Coastal Resilience and its Business Implications
- Utilize Operational Oceanography Products for Hazard Analysis
- Assess Environmental Impact and Manage Coastal Risks
- Apply Enabling Technologies to Coastal Resilience Challenges
- Develop Practical Resilience Solutions for Critical Coastal Infrastructure
- Showcase innovative solutions executing a Real-World Coastal Resilience Project
Target audience
The course is a post-graduate and early-career course for professional development and continuing education. The course is particularly aimed at early-career scientists, young professionals from coastal consulting firms, coastal managers and operators, as well as members of environmental protection agencies and civil protection organizations.
Pre-requisites
Course content
- Overview of Coastal Resilience and its Business Implications
- Understanding Coastal Hazards Using Operational Oceanography
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Management
- Enabling Technologies for Coastal Resilience
- Innovative Solutions for Coastal Resilience
Language of instruction: English
Course Duration
The course will span a total of ten weeks (~90 hours in total) from 27 January to 11 April 2025 in hybrid format, with the structure includes the following:
- Five week-modules of online asynchronous learning (10 hours per week - 50 hours total)
- Five weeks of Webinars (1-2 hours per week - 10 hours total) and tutoring sessions (20 hours)
- One-week in-person workshop, 7-11 April 2025 (30 hours)
Certificate
OTGA - ISO Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon completion of assignments, assessment tests, and delivery of a project according to the course planning.
Notes
Application process
**(APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COURSE ARE NOW CLOSED)**
A limited number of seats (25) are available. Please fill out the online application form available at this LINK:https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/z3uoa8z1fqqqpu/
The applications start on 15 November 2024. The deadline to submit the application is 15 December 2024 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).
- CV containing (upload)
- Description of Education and information on Masterʼs degree in relevant fields.
- Description of Professional Experience
- Current position
- English Proficiency Certificates
- Motivation Letter - 1000 words- explaining alignment with course goals
- Reference Letters (optional but encouraged) (upload)
Selection criteria
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Selection will be based on:
- Pertinence of Master's degree
- Relevant work experience in coastal management, environmental consulting, urban planning, marine conservation, or related fields
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Submission of a complete application
Priority consideration will be given to applicants from underrepresented countries, particularly in the Global South.
Costs
Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.
This course is offered with no tuition fees, and all participation costs will be fully covered by the organizers. Full financial coverage for in-person week will be provided by the Decade Collaborative Center for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR).
Contacts
For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or DCC-CR secretariat (difa.dcc-cr@unibo.it) always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.