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    Below is a list of courses and workshops with registration. In order to apply, you must be registered & logged in on this platform. Go to Log in (top right side) to log in or create an account. 
    Next, select the course you are interested in, fill in the Application form & submit it. You will be contacted as soon as the selection of candidates is completed. 

    We are also hosting a number of online short training sessions, such as the:

    • Data Access Services sessions - Click here for more info
    • Data Discovery for Weather, Oceanography, Air Quality and Climate short courses - Click here to apply.

    For a complete list of all our training, check out the calendar.

  • A note on using AI / chatGPT for your application

    • Using ChatGPT or other AI tools in your application - this is ok BUT ....

      We see many people using AI tools in their application. This can help you to structure your application and use the right language. But beware! - many of these applications get rejected! 

      Make sure your application is very specific about your own personal motivation, how you will use the experience, and how your background is relevant. The AI generated applications read nicely but are usually too generic - and so we don't see the applications own motivation, needs and experiences - and so the application is rejected. 

      We suggest that if you do use AI tools in your application to make sure you add your specific motivation and needs in the prompt and make sure your motivation is clear in the final text.

      As an example: this is the kind of application that gets rejected!

      I am enthusiastically applying for the EUMETSAT training course due to my fervent commitment to advancing our understanding of ecosystems and their impact on Earth. As a professional deeply entrenched in the fields of environmental science and data analytics, I recognize the pivotal role that Earth observation plays in unraveling the complexities of our environment. This course, facilitated by EUMETSAT, renowned for its expertise in satellite meteorology, offers a unique opportunity to enhance my skills in harnessing satellite data for marine applications. The prospect of gaining proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques to interpret Earth observation data for marine ecosystems is particularly appealing. The training course aligns seamlessly with my career aspirations, providing a platform to delve into the intricate dynamics of oceanography, climate, and environmental changes. Moreover, EUMETSAT's commitment to fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange resonates with my belief in the collective responsibility of the global community to address pressing environmental challenges. I am eager to engage with fellow participants, learn from their diverse experiences, and contribute my own insights to the collaborative learning environment fostered by EUMETSAT. In essence, my motivation stems from a profound desire to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community's efforts in comprehending and mitigating the impact of human activities on the environment. The training course represents an invaluable opportunity to sharpen my skills, expand my network, and play a more informed role in addressing the critical issues facing our planet. I am eager to absorb the wealth of knowledge offered by EUMETSAT, ultimately applying it to drive positive change in environmental Earth observation applications.     

      Lots of lovely words - but no real detail about the applicant.  So use the AI tools to write a good application if that helps you - but be specific and be you!

  • SEEMET 2025

    SEEMET is a regular yearly training initiated and organized by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services of South-East Europe, and supported by EUMETSAT, Eumetcal, EUMeTrain and ECMWF. Training includes using of satellite data and products as well as ECMWF products in forecast operations. 

    SEEMET 2025 will be an advanced satellite course, with a focus on convection.

    The topics will cover: 

    1. MSG and MTG Satellite channels and RGB products
    2. Convection forecast - Ingredient based methodology
    3. Pre-convective environment - humidity, stability

    4. Synoptic scale driving mechanisms, mesoscale lift

    5. Introduction to ECMWF products for convection

    6. Convective hazards
    7. MTG Lightning imager (LI) products in convection analysis and nowcast


    The course is targeted to forecasters from the SE European (ICSEED) countries : Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/1999), Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Albania, Cyprus, Moldova, Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon and Jordan. Since it is an advanced course, it is designed for more experienced forecasters.

    The applications to this course are based on the nominations by the heads of the NMHSs.

    Dates:  17 - 21 March 2025

    Location: Athens, Greece

    Applications deadline:  31 January 2025

    How to apply:

    If you already have an account on this platform, use the link below to submit your application form. Otherwise, please make sure you create an account: click on Login (on the top right section of the page), create a new user (Create an account), and follow the procedure. With your new account, please log in, then access the 'Apply for Courses' section, and submit your application form.

    In case of any problem, please contact the training team at training@eumetsat.int.


  • ESSL-EUMETSAT Testbeds on Severe Convective Storms 2025

    ESSL and EUMETSAT organize a series of testbeds to prepare forecasters from the EUMETSAT Member States to use the data from Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) and Metop Second Generation (Metop-SG) satellites. These testbeds are organized both to teach forecasting severe convective storms, using state-of-the-art or even experimental forecasting tools, and to evaluate such tools. Forecasters will learn by making severe weather forecasts and nowcasts using a mix of new nowcasting and forecasting tools, followed by a verification. Particular focus will be given to the use of MTG satellite data and products, from both FCI and LI sensors. In addition, a range of state-of-the-art nowcasting tools and numerical weather prediction-based guidance (i.e. from DWD, ZAMG, ESSL, and ECMWF) will be evaluated.

    Target group: Forecasters from the EUMETSAT Member States who train other forecasters and forecasters with a strong background in severe storms meteorology.

    Location & dates
    All testbeds will take place at ESSL Research and Training Centre (Wiener Neustadt, Austria).

    • 5 - 9 May 2025
    • 12 - 16 May 2025
    • 2 -6 June 2025
    • 1 - 5 September 2025
    • 13 - 17 October 2025

    Monday: 10:00 - 17:00  |   Tuesday - Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00    |    Friday: 09:00 - 13:00

    Weekly schedule: Candidates need to come from EUMETSAT Member States and have a nomination by their home institution. For accepted candidates, EUMETSAT plans to sponsor the cost of testbed attendance and, upon request, the cost for travel, accommodation and subsistence.

    How to apply:

    If you already have an account on this platform, login to it before proceeding. Otherwise, please make sure you create an account: click on Login (top right section of the page), create a new user (Create an account) and follow the procedure. Once the account has been created, please log in.

    PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory to complete a test before filling in the application form. The test results will be used to refine the activities of the testbed and adjust the difficulty levels to best match participants' needs. After submitting the test, you will be able to submit the application form. If you have any problem, please contact the Training team at training@eumetsat.int.

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      We invite you to take this test to assess your current understanding of the topic. Your results will help us tailor the testbed activities to better suit your needs. 
      Once you complete the test, apply using this questionnaire.

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      Not available unless: You achieve higher than a certain score in Mandatory Test

  • EUMETSAT Supporting Marine Earth Observation Applications (SMA) 2025

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    In early 2025, EUMETSAT will convene the next iteration of the "Supporting Marine Earth Observation Applications (SMA)" course, introducing you to our marine data catalogue and helping you develop workflows that support your own application-specific goals. If you wish to learn about, or work more extensively with our satellite derived, ocean colour, sea surface temperature, altimetry, sea ice or wind data, then we encourage you to apply. This year, the course will be delivered in partnership with the University of Hull.

    During this course you will learn how to independently access and process data from the EUMETSAT product catalogue for your marine workflows and applications. The focus will be on data streams from EUMETSAT Copernicus marine missions (Sentinel-3; Sentinel-6) and derived downstream products, those derived from Copernicus supporting missions, and those made available by the Ocean and Sea-Ice Satellite Application Facility (OSI SAF).

    Training will take place entirely online and through two phases, which will be support by experts in the relevant fields;

    • The first, self-paced phase will take place between 24 February and 14 March 2025 and will take approximately 9-15 hours in total to complete. It will involve self-paced flexible learning through webinars, forums and technical checks (particularly for software installations), documentation and assignments.

    • The second, virtual classroom phase will be take place between 17 March and 21 March 2024 using Zoom and other collaborative tools. This phase will be made up of interactive tutorials, live demos, group work, and 1:1 meetings. During this intensive week, which will require 5-8 hours of participation each day, we will focus on co-creating a mini-project directly relevant to your application of interest.

    During the course, you will;

    • Learn about the specifics of the marine products that EUMETSAT provides (variables, timeliness, resolution, data formats) Select appropriate products from the EUMETSAT marine catalogue and access them using GUI-based and automated services.

    • Use relevant software tools, such as SNAP, and scripting languages, such as Python, to acquire, visualise and process Earth observation data from multiple sources.

    • Work with trainers to design workflows around these products and tools, tailoring approaches to the specific needs of a participant-defined application

    Applications for this course are open.

  • Short Courses on Data Discovery for Weather, Oceanography, Air Quality and Climate

    To apply for the courses in the Short Courses on Data Discovery for Weather, Oceanography, Air Quality and Climate, please click here.