Registration is now open for the upcoming online course Foundations of Research Data Management for GIS (starting Feb 5, 2026)
This hands-on course introduces essential Research Data Management (RDM) practices tailored for GIS workflows in the Earth Science Systems community. Whether you work with satellite data, environmental models, or field observations, you’ll learn how to manage, organize, and share spatial data more efficiently and reproducibly.
Through a mix of short self-paced modules and five weekly 1-hour interactive sessions between Feb 5 and Mar 5, 2026, participants will explore practical strategies for:
- Streamlining GIS data processes
- Improving collaboration in research teams
- Applying FAIR principles to real-world spatial datasets
- Avoiding common pitfalls in geospatial data management
The course is developed and delivered by expert GIS trainer Dr. Nick Bearman, with support from RDM specialists at the Digital Research Academy. All self-paced materials are hosted on the NFDI4Earth Education Portal, where you can work through the content at your own pace.
If you’d like to join the instructor-led cohort, please sign up by 31 January 2026: https://events.digital-research.academy/e/RDM-GIS