Thanks, Simon!  Happy to answer any questions from yourself or your contacts

Hi Lloyd, and thank you @Thirza Loffeld 

I create and teach online courses in data analysis and visualisation skills for conservationists. I'm working towards releasing all of my learning materials under an open licence, so that anyone can study them, or use them in their own teaching

You can see VerdantLearn's upcoming courses and self-study resources at https://verdantlearn.com/learn/

Perhaps I could offer a free place on an upcoming course for someone in Bunda Environmental Club, in return for your insight into what training challenges you and your colleagues face?

Would you like to email me at lucy.tallents@verdantlearn.com so we can schedule a chat?

Best wishes,

Lucy

Thanks, Thirza!  I'm also getting emails from Liane posted in the SEWC and PMWC Sep-Oct 2024 rooms, and Ali Skeats posted in the PPWC Sep-Oct 2024 room. Again, I follow Ali but am not on any of the courses and cannot access the rooms.  I don't think I'm getting notifications from anyone else in the rooms.  I'll forward you some examples so you can investigate

Hi @Thirza Loffeld , thanks for letting us know about this new functionality!

I've been getting email notifications from the wildteam-gwwc-oct-dec-2024 room, although I'm not on the course and don't have access to that room.  Does this relate to these new privacy settings, or is it because I follow @Liane Fulford ?  I'd like to turn off these room notifications, but I'm not sure how to do this given that I'm not a member of that room.  Thanks for your help

Apologies - I hit Enter and published that before I meant to!  Here is the link for discount enquiries

I also wanted to fact-check minimum wage - the UK National living wage is £11.44/hour for those aged 21+

Hi Manuel, thanks for your comment.

Are you aware that as a conservation professional based in Mozambique (or any other low-income country, by the World Bank definition), you're eligible for a 80% discount on the fees for this course?

That would bring the prices down to:
- 7.20 GBP for the Theory and applications course
- 28.80 GBP for the Analysis course
- 9.60 GBP for the Survey design course

I'm aware that these prices may still not be affordable, and that international payments have their own challenges in many countries, but I hope these discounts mean that at least some of your nationals can afford the course

You can apply for a promotional code here

For context re the prices, in the UK, £7.20 buys two cups of coffee, and £28.80 is two hours of minimum wage work, and would feed a small family for two days

I always welcome feedback on VerdantLearn's course fees - is there any price that would be affordable for you?

It would be great to have you on board, Manuel.  Do let me know if you have any questions about the course or how to register.  Best wishes, Lucy

Hi Papy, and welcome!

I'll be teaching an online course in Distance sampling in Sept/Oct.  It will cover three areas: theory, analysis and survey design, and learners can sign up for the areas relevant to them.  I've not opened up registration yet, but you can register your interest on the link above

I'm also currently advertising another online course: Explore data using R - see my post in the Training opportunities room here at WildHub, or visit the course announcement

At VerdantLearn I endeavour to make my courses:
- Flexible - part-time over several weeks, participation in video calls (if scheduled) is optional
- Affordable - fees are kept low, and generous discounts are available to students, and professionals from low- and middle-income countries
- Sociable - learners discuss their challenges, share tips and give each other feedback on assignments

I welcome feedback on other topics that would be useful - feel free to get in touch directly!  Best wishes, Lucy