Copernicus MOOC
Learn from internationally-recognised experts through engaging, interactive lessons — and join the Copernicus community.
The course modules is taught in English by internationally-recognised experts and successful practitioners. Different engaging and interactive formats are used during the lessons, from webinars and videos to use cases and projects.
The course is built on a user-driven approach aimed at enabling participants to work on their own projects, learn from others, understand the latest trends in situational awareness technologies, and become active members of the Copernicus community.
Information and learning materials developed as part of the 2020 European Commission Copernicus Massive Open Online Course.
Free for use and dissemination.
The course addresses three key topics:
- Chapter 1 - Understanding Copernicus data and services– what they are, and how they can be accessed and used
- Chapter 2 - Learning from success stories – understanding how existing Copernicus-enabled services and applications have been developed and deployed
- Chapter 3 - Doing it yourself – acquiring the key skills and knowledge to develop and deploy Copernicus-enabled products and services and to navigate the Copernicus ecosystem.
Copernicus MOOCs
Understanding Copernicus data and services
Module 1 — Introduction to Copernicus
Module 1 - Introduction to Copernicus.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
- Handbook module 1
- Copernicus Market report 2019
- Copernicus Europe Eye on Earth
- REGULATION EU 377_2014
- REGULATION EU 911_2010
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 2 — Accessing Copernicus data and services
Module 2 - Accessing Copernicus data and services.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Learning from success stories
Module 3 - Renewable energy.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
- Handbook module 3
- Mapping of typical business models and identification of best practices for business model design
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 4 — Security and Emergency Management
Module 4 - Security and Emergency Management.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 5 — Resource management
Module 5 - Resource management.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 6 — Land Use and Management
Module 6 - Land Use and Management.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 7 — Air quality, water pollution and ecosystem health monitoring
Module 7 - Air quality, water pollution and ecosystem health monitoring.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
- Handbook module 7
- How to use Satellite-based Water Quality Information available at the UNESCO-IHP IIWQ World Water Quality Portal
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 8 — Combining Copernicus data with other types of data; AI; Machine learning
Module 8 - Combining Copernicus data with other types of data; AI; Machine learning.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
- Handbook module 8
- Deep learning and process understanding for data-driven Earth system science
- The use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) by the emergency services
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Doing it yourself
Module 9 - Ideation.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 10 - Prototyping.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 11 - Developing.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.
Module 12 - Collaboration.
The duration of this module is 1h30m.
The Handbook encompasses a syllabus, describing the subjects of this module, a list of the videos and other activities, and the estimated workload. It also includes the transcript of the videos.
If you were not able to attend the Webinar for this Module, click play on the video and you will be able to watch the recording.