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If you are working in FORESTRY then you can always benefit from training. Benefits include improved efficiency, motivation and profit .
The advantage of using On-line training is that you can fit it in to suit you - at home or at work - and allows you to adapt the programme to your needs. For Distance learning packages for forestry there is a link below which will be developed in the near future..
The Global Association of Online Foresters (G.A.O.F.) see this approach as the future for much of the training requirements for foresters. This particularly applies to foresters working in remote areas. The GAOF provides this service to help you find out about training courses which can be carried out on-line or as distance learning programmes. It does not at this time provide any guidance on the best providers of this type of training and would hope to get some feedback from you.
Some courses are even free!!
Information Technology |
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Computers: |
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Introduction to computers A training resource provided by UtahLINK. Comercial use is prohibited |
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TEACH ME series of on-line training courses offered through Marshall University including an introduction to: PC computing ~ Macintosh computing |
| Computer
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| Lotus Programmes |
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Lotus Notes 4.6: Using Notes Calendar and Database ~ Using Notes Mail |
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Lotus 1-2-3 97: Introduction ~ Intermediate ~ Advanced ~ Special Topics ~ Macros and charts |
| Microsoft Programmes
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| Cyberkeys On-line
Training - on-line training products for PC users running Windows 95. Each
is self contained and all are browser based. Full Length Tutorials and you will have up to four hours of training, neatly linked with explanatory graphics and with carefully designed exercises to help you complete your training. Cyberkeys Tutelet - is one section of a full length tutorial focussing on a particular feature and with exercises inclusive. Demo tutelet on using Microsoft Word is available for you to view online. Future developments will include Microsoft Office tutorials and others |
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Learnability Courses - available for Web Server, Network, or Stand-Alone PC Delivery. The following are just a selection: Access 97 Getting Started ~ Using a Database Excel 97 Getting Started ~ Modifying Worksheets ~ Using Excel Tools Outlook 97 Getting Organized Windows 95 Introduction to Windows 95 Word 97Getting Started ~ Formatting Documents ~ Using Productivity Tools |
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Windows 98 What's New in Windows 98 |
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Windows
Windows
95 ~
Windows
98 Catalogue of other topicsincluding Office 97, Word etc. |
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Internet: |
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Training resources provided by UtahLINK. Comercial use is prohibited Netscape mail ~ Pegasus Mail ~ Eudora mail |
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TEACH ME series of on-line training courses offered through Marshall University including an introduction to: Usenet News ~ Electronic mail ~ Pine electronic mail ~ Web publishing |
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Beginner's Guides: The Internet ~ Internet Explorer 3.0 ~ Internet Explorer 4.0 ~ Netscape Communicator: An Overview ~ Netscape Navigator 3.0 ~ Netscape Navigator 4.0 |
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The Internet What is the Internet? ~ Internet Explorer 4.0 ~ Communicator 4.0 ~ Front Page 97 ~ Using the World Wide Web ~ Introducing the Internet ~ Internet mini-library Front page 98 Introduction ~ Advanced ~ Bundle |
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Global SchoolNet provides a number of potentially useful courses: Hello Internet: Applications and Guided Practice - can be taught on-line and can be customized. Explores many aspects of electronic information resources, including: email, forums, conferences, Usenet news groups, data bases, on-line research tools and strategies, collaborative classroom projects, and the mechanics of sending and receiving files. Specific tools will include FTP, World Wide Web browsers such as Netscape and Internet Explorer, video and audio conferencing, and other current tools. |
Business Management |
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Learnability Courses - available for Web Server, Network, or Stand-Alone PC Delivery. The following are just a selection: Stress Management ~ Time Management: Introduction Project Management Concepts - presents the art and science of project management. Time 8 - 16 hours (HTML and other formats) |
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MS Project 98 Interactive Optimizing Projects ~ Scheduling & Tracking Soft Skills Interactive Time management Finances QuickBooks 5.0 ~ Quicken Deluxe 98 |
| ISO
9000
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ISO 9000online training by Lan Write which has provided ISO 9000 training, consulting and technical writing services since 1991. |
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Quality Management Scotland (online training not available)Web Site |
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Forestry Education |
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| GPS/GIS Online International or contact Jeff Thurston GPS / GIS / Visualization, Dept of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada T6G 2H1 Jeff.Thurston@ualberta.ca |
| NTIC -Foret
In French. This Canadian educational software enables subscribers to
take forestry courses via the Internet. Il est possible de suivre la
formation sans les CD rom mais il faut avoir un lien internet très
rapide. La plupart des personnes suivent la formation en utilisant les CD rom.
Tu peux t'inscrire via internet ou si tu préfères, je peux te
faire parvenir un formulaire d'inscription par fax. |
| PLSC 219 - Introduction to
Forestry SOIL 210 - Introduction to Soil Science PLSC 273 - Arboriculture These on-line classes are starting in June 2000. All are fully accredited classes of Minot State University - Bottineau Campus (The former North Dakota School of Forestry - 1907). They are part of our Associate of Applied Science degree program in Urban Forest Technology. If the demand is sufficient, we hope to have the entire program available on-line so that a degree could be completed in about a year and a half (8 core classes). Contact Robert Underwood, Associate Professor of Forestry, ISA Certified Arborist. underwor@misu.nodak.edu |
| Distance Learning: |
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Correspondence for Forest Landowners from Oklahoma State University - the
link goes to a PDF-format form that you can print, fill out, and mail in. The
course is called "WOODLAND WOODLAND MANAGEMENT: A Correspondence for Forest
Landowners." It's sponsored by Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension
and the Forest Landowners' Association |
| UK Distance
Learning Degree in Forest Management from the National School of Forestry,
Newton Rigg Campus, University of Central Lancashire The course comprises six modules (advanced silviculture, GIS, business management, natural resource assessment, world trade and a dissertation) which are studied over a two year period. Students are provided with a work book for each module, which is web-based, a study pack containing background information, and access to the course web-site for communications with staff and other students. The Distance Learning material is supplemented by short residential components where hands-on experience can be gained in GIS, GPS, resource assessment etc. The course is initially open to UK based students, but it is anticipated that it will be offered internationally in the near future. Further information can be obtained by contacting the information unit at Newton Rigg Campus on 01768 863791, or email cumbriainfo@uclan.ac.uk |
| Open University ~
International Centre for
Distance Learning On-line Information Service ~
icdl-enquiries@open.ac.uk |
| Classroom / Field based
Training: |
| The School for Field
Studies is based in American but works around the world - Australia and
Brit. Columbia, and to some extent in Kenya and Costa Rica. Send an
e-mail for more information |
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If you are looking for information about other training resources (colleges, universities, vocational etc.) see our Careers Page. |
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Other courses - Timber |
| BC WOOD Training and Education
committee - "Value-added training" (not
on-line or distance but may be of interest) The BC Wood Specialties Group's
website is temporarily unavailable, due to a computer failure. We hope to have
the website available shortly |
| Other courses - Various |
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Haifa School for Managers- a private institute in Israel - provides management education seminars. One tuition scholarship for its international programmes is sponsored by the Ministry of Education to pursue specialization studies in any of the following areas: New Technologies in Education, Micro Enterprises & Small Scale Businesses; NGOs: Management & Development; Small Enterprises in Agriculture; Environmental Management and Conservation, and New Technologies in Agriculture. Qualified candidates are citizens of developing regions and university graduates with relevant experience in their area of interest. After acceptance, candidates may be awarded a tuition scholarship. Sponsors or participants will then be responsble only for Non-tuition Fees and round trip airfare to Israel. For information contact: Sylvia Walters, Assistant Director P. O. Box 1173, Tivon 36000, Israel Fax 972 4 983 1729 e-mail |
Other links |
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The Global Knowledge Partnership Web Site is the home of a growing partnership and dialogue focused on harnessing knowledge and information as tools of sustainable and equitable development and mobilizing the innovations and resources of the information revolution as tools to empower the world's poor. For more information contact the Global Knowledge Partnership secretariat - Economic Development Institute of the World Bank e-mail |
| The World Lecture Hall
web site is full of links to
on-line courses - well worth a visit!! |