Short Courses and Continuing Professional Development

GRACE (GNSS Research and Applications Centre of Excellence) is part of the IESSG (Institute of Engineering Surveying and Space Geodesy) based at the University of Nottingham. The IESSG, which also operates the CGS (Centre for Geospatial Sciences) are internationally recognised centres of excellence in GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), geospatial, PNT (Position, Navigation and Timing) technologies and Location Based Services. The IESSG offers a number of individual short courses that are delivered as modules arranged as intensive one-week teaching blocks. They consist of lectures, seminars and practical exercises. We also offer one day courses which can be delivered as condensed versions of the weekly modules or individual components. We also offer courses tailored to specific requirements delivered either on our own premises at the University of Nottingham are at an appropriate venue offsite.

For detailed description of each course, the timetable for 2010, and course fees, please follow this link to the IESSG web site.

Short Courses:

Fundamentals of Satellite Positioning
Advanced Satellite Positioning
Satellite Positioning System Design
Geodetic Reference Systems
Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
Navigation Systems & Integration
Engineering Surveying
Analytical Methods
Physical Geodesy
Digital Charting
Navigation Management
Terrestrial-based Positioning

Short Course Structure:

Short courses are modular in nature and taken from the University of Nottingham MSc programme. They consist of a 5-day timetable of lectures, seminars and practical exercises. These courses do not form part of any qualification and there are no exams. Students are presented with a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.

Entry Requirements:

Short Courses - There are no formal entry requirements. However, to obtain full benefit from the lectures, candidates will need a suitable background in the subject area.

Course Fees Discount Offer:

Currently we offer a discount system of 2 of these courses for the cost of 1; for example 1 person taking 2 courses or 2 people taking 1 course. For larger numbers of courses and/or people please enquire.