Working with Ocean Data in the Cloud

Marine Spatial Planning Edition

Online Course Offered by UFSC · HUB Ocean · SeaSketch

Applications for this course closed on 9 August

Online Course

South America's coastal and marine territories are among the most bio-diverse in the world. As countries across the region advance their marine spatial planning agendas, the need for skilled practitioners who can access, manage, and use ocean data is more urgent than ever.

This online training course gives you the tools and hands-on practice to work with spatial ocean data in the context of real ocean governance challenges.

What you will learn

  • Access and explore ocean datasets on the Ocean Data Platform (ODP)

  • Analyze spatial data using Python, R, or GIS tools

  • Design and evaluate marine spatial planning scenarios in SeaSketch

  • Apply AI-assisted coding tools to support your workflow

  • Complete a capstone project using real data from your region

Format

Fully online. The course combines self-paced modules with live check-in sessions. Starting 27 August 2026.

Course Structure

27 August – 30 October 2026 over 9 weeks. Each module combines self-paced learning with a live online check-in session. Expect roughly 3–4 hours per week.

  • Introduction Meetup (Live session 27 Aug)

  • Module 1: MSP and Ocean Data in the Cloud (Live session 3 Sep)

  • Module 2: Analyse (Live session 17 Sep)

  • Module 3: Plan with SeaSketch (Live session 8 Oct)

  • Module 4: Capstone Project (Live session 22 Oct)

  • Final Presentations (Live session 29 Oct)

Certificate

Participants who complete the course receive a certificate signed by UFSC, HUB Ocean, and SeaSketch.

Registration Deadline: 9 August

Applications for this course closed on 9 August

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What Others Had to Say

This course builds on a training program HUB Ocean previously delivered in the Western Indian Ocean region. Here's what participants had to say:

“I know I can get support whenever I need it, and I am truly excited to stay connected with the ODP team. I encourage my friends, institution, and research team to use ODP in their daily work. Ultimately, I believe I can achieve both my own ambitions and the ambitions of ODP through my commitment and effort”

“The group work component was highly valuable because it encouraged collaboration across different backgrounds and strengthened the practical application of cloud-based geospatial workflows.”

Former Student
Former Student

“The group work experience was very valuable for applying the concepts learned during the course, especially in relation to GIS, Python, and ocean data analysis.”

Former Student

Join the next cohort and start working with ocean data where it already lives—in the cloud.

Apply practical MSP workflows using real ocean datasets from day one.

Access the Ocean Data Platform

Applications for this course closed on 9 August