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    Training and learning resources

    GBIF empowers its global network and strengthens its community of practice through training activities and learning resources that enable members to mobilize and use biodiversity information effectively
    Serge Roberteau Tchoffo (BIOPAMA, left) and Elias Bizuru (National University of Rwanda, right) at the BID African regional meeting and nodes training, 3 Sept 2019, Yaounde, Cameroon. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/2hbp17S">Photo</a> by Mélianie Raymond | GBIF, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>.
    Serge Roberteau Tchoffo (BIOPAMA, left) and Elias Bizuru (National University of Rwanda, right) at the BID African regional meeting and nodes training, 3 Sept 2019, Yaounde, Cameroon. Photo by Mélianie Raymond | GBIF, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    GBIF curricula

    The GBIF Secretariat, in collaboration with our community of trainers and mentors, develops curricula on biodiversity data mobilization and use. These courses are available online for self-paced use or can be adapted for onsite or virtual workshops.

    Introduction to GBIF
    Biodiversity Data Mobilization
    Introduction to using GBIF-mediated data
    Accelerating biodiversity research through DNA barcodes, collection and observation data
    Formal engagement and establishing Participant nodes

    Community resources

    GBIF participants produce a wealth of resources to support the community of practice. This section will highlight guiding examples and CESP projects that focus on reusable training and documentation.

    Training through e-learning: a guiding example from GBIF Spain
    ecoEd: cohesive training and skill development for ecosciences
    Promoting GBIF data use through a graduate degree programme in Biodiversity Informatics
    Search for community courses, virtual events and workshops
    Extending knowledge on biodiversity data quality and publication in the Spanish-speaking community
    OpenPSD - Engage and promote the private sector in open biodiversity data publication
    Georeferencing training: tackling the spatial challenge in the Southern Cone
    Workshops on usage of the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and GBIF.org data portals