Enrolment options

2023

This training course is self-guided and designed to teach learners how to structure datasets to contribute to OBIS. The course will guide users step-by-step through the OBIS data life cycle, including: identifying an appropriate data structure, applying Darwin Core Archive formatting, conducting quality control steps, publishing data, and accessing data from OBIS.  Watch the video below for a brief overview and introduction by the course instructor, Elizabeth Lawrence.

 

 

Learning goals

At the end of this training, learners should be able to:
  • Understand Darwin Core (DwC) standards 
  • Format datasets following DwC standards
  • Publish datasets to OBIS using an IPT
  • Access data that has been published to OBIS

Target audience

Anyone with marine biodiversity data interested in publishing data to OBIS, OBIS nodes, or those who need to review specific steps in the data publication process.

Course content
Module 1. Introduction to data publishing and Darwin Core
Module 2. Introduction to data formatting
Module 3. Formatting data tables
Module 4. DNA Derived Data
Module 5. Controlled Vocabulary
Module 6. Conducting Quality Control
Module 7. Publishing your Data
Module 8. Accessing Data from OBIS
 
(~ 30-40 hours workload, asynchronously)

Learner assessment

This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes and exercises 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 (80% minimum score for each quiz, unlimited attempts for each quiz, 30-minute time limit for each attempt);
  • submit the exercises and receive a minimum grade of 80% 

Note: filling in the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.

Pre-requisites:

  • a working knowledge of English
  • background knowledge in biological and marine sciences
  • basic computer skills (either Windows or Mac systems)
  • 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)

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

  • Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers
  • Access to internet

Course duration and format

The course will be delivered online between 2nd October 2023 and 29 February 2023, and may be reopened in 2025. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is 30-40 hours.

To enrol, please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is Approved, you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert user name and password. 

The enrolment key is OBIS*MASTERCLASS

The course is available until 29 February 2024. Once enrolled, the course remains accessible after this date. OBIS nodes needing to complete training should contact helpdesk@obis.org.

Any specific questions about this course please contact: the OBIS secretariat (helpdesk@obis.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.

This training course has been developed with financial support from NORAD and LifeWatch ERIC.

Language: English
RTC/STC: RTC Belgium
Mode of Delivery: Online
IOC Programme: OBIS
Event type: Training course
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