IIRS-ISRO offers Free Online Courses.

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Introduction:

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) provides Free online courses for those who are interested in Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science technology. Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science have become key technology tools for the collection, storage, and analysis of spatially referenced data for resource planning and decision-making. Planners and decision-makers utilize these Geo-spatial technologies for a variety of applications in forestry, mining, water resources, environmental analysis as well as infrastructure. ( free online course isro )

Objectives:

To provide an opportunity for individuals to learn Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science for the benefit of their professional careers. This basic course in Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science will allow graduates to build their knowledge and practical expertise in RS and GIS technologies with independent study and project experience at the certificate level.

Courses:

Course’s Name	Duration (in Months)
Comprehensive certificate course on Remote Sensing and Geo-information Science.	4
Certificate course on Fundamentals of Remote Sensing.	1
Certificate course on Fundamentals of Photogrammetry and Cartography.	1
Certificate course on Fundamentals of Geographical Information System and Global Navigation System.	1
Certificate course on Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing.	1

Eligibility:

The course is open for all students of undergraduate courses/ Postgraduate courses (any year).
Technical/ Scientific Staff of Central/ State Government Ministries/ Departments
Faculty / Researchers at universities/institutions are also eligible to participate in this course.

Course Fees:

The e-learning courses are available free of cost to all the participants. However, to get a certificate from IIRS, the student has to appear in an examination for which a nominal fee will be payable as follows: –

For four months certificate-10,000/-
For one month course-2500/-
There is no fee for Government of India-sponsored participants.

Award of Certificate:

Working Professionals: Based on 70% attendance and submission of assignments.
Students: Based on 70% attendance and online examination.

Advantage of doing courses at IIRS.

IIRS is the only institute which offers courses according to the changing user needs and it is only one of its kind in India where courses are conducted at various levels. After attending this course, you will able to learn in the field of remote sensing & applications. ( free online course isro )