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Big Data and the Environment

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Summary

Price
Free
Study method
Online
Duration
3 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?

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Description

Use current examples to explore the potential benefits of environmental big data

From weather fluctuations to the spread of an invasive species, what problems can scientists address by analysing these vast data collections? What are the potential benefits for business, research and our daily lives?

Find out about possible career paths and gain insights from industry experts and research scientists working on a range of current projects. From urban planning to monitoring wildlife, explore the complexities of managing and analysing big data to seek innovative solutions.

What will you achieve?

Explain the characteristics and identify sources of big data

Explore applications of data in environmental science for business

Understand the skills necessary to be a data scientist

Discuss the importance of open data and participate in citizen science

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at professionals seeking a better understanding of environmental big data and the potential these offer to address key questions and underpin novel solutions for business.

It is also relevant to anyone studying environmental topics with a general interest in big data analytics and the complexities and issues surrounding the collection, curation and application of these vast data sets.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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