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Free online course: Distance sampling - Theory & applications, Feb 2026

VerdantLearn is offering a free introductory course in Distance sampling! We will cover the basic theory, and how you can use distance sampling to determine population density and the factors influencing it. Courses are flexible, sociable & hands-on, for conservation practitioners and students
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Lucy Tallents
Conservation educator, VerdantLearn
Free online course: Distance sampling - Theory & applications, Feb 2026
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Distance sampling: Theory and applications – VerdantLearn

Learn with us for free!3-6 hours study during the week of 02 February 2026Strengthen the science behind your conservation action or researchGain a confident grasp of the theory behind distance samplingConnect with conservationists working on similar projects across the globe

Distance sampling is a powerful statistical method for estimating species density and/or population size from sightings of unmarked animals on survey transects or point counts.  It takes into account that you don't always detect the species you're interested in even when they are present, and allows you to determine which ecological or human factors affect density across your landscape or through time

This part-time online course will run from 02 to 08 February 2026, and requires 3-6 hours of study whenever it suits you within that week

Later in February we will run two further Distance sampling courses:

  1. Survey design
  2. Analyse sightings using R

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All VerdantLearn online courses are:
  • Part-time (3-6 hrs/week) and flexible, so you can fit your studying into your busy week
  • Sociable, with opportunities to connect with other conservationists and discuss your work
  • Focussed on your real-life challenges - you bring your own experiences and datasets, or use the data we provide
  • Certified by VerdantLearn
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Lucy Tallents (She/Her)
Conservation educator, VerdantLearn

Affordable, flexible and sociable online learning in technical skills for conservation and open education.  Support for virtual and hybrid conferences and events

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