Training
As part of its activities to promote the use of satellite data and related mapping techniques in natural resource management and sustainable development, OSFAC works to build regional capacity in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). Through its lab at the University of Kinshasa and ex situ trainings across the Congo Basin, OSFAC offers a variety of training courses that can be individually catered to different levels of experience and a wide range of applications.
Types of trainings
Upon request, OSFAC conducts beginner to advanced trainings in GIS and basic RS, using the following software: ArcView 3.3, ArcGIS 9.x, ENVI 4.x, MapInfo. Trainings are adapted to different levels of experience as well as different areas of application, such as natural resource management, participatory mapping, urban infrastructure, etc.
Resources
OSFAC employs three full time experienced GIS/RS trainers. To support its training and mapping activities, OSFAC also maintains a GIS and RS lab on the second floor of the School of Agronomy at the University of Kinshasa. The lab is fully outfitted with: 12 computers equipped with a range of software (ESRI, Map Info, RSI…), an A0 plotter, GPS units, scanners, etc.
Length of trainings
The lengths of trainings vary considerably, but typically run from between 1 to 4 weeks. The length is determined by OSFAC and the requesting organization or individual based on the level of experience prior to training and the desired level of proficiency.
Location
Most OSFAC trainings are held at OSFAC’s lab at the University of Kinshasa; however, OSFAC is happy to conduct ex situ trainings upon request. It is not uncommon for OSFAC to conduct trainings within the offices of requesting organizations and OSFAC trainers are available to provide trainings in any country within the Congo Basin.
Number of participants
OSFAC typically organizes trainings for between 5 and 15 individuals at a time.
Hours
Trainings held at the OSFAC lab run from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday; however, the schedule can be adjusted to accommodate specific requests.
Costs
The costs of OSFAC trainings are determined based on the length of the proposed trainings, the number of participants and the location of the training. Please contact us at formation@osfac.net to request a quote.
Scheduling a training
If you would like more information on OSFAC’s training opportunities or would like to schedule an OSFAC training, please contact us at formation@osfac.net.
OSFAC Experience
Since the OSFAC training program was launched in 2005, OSFAC has completed over 40 different training sessions in the DRC, Gabon and the Republic of Congo. OSFAC has trained over 500 students and professionals from over 30 regional institutions, including NGOS, government agencies, universities and the private sector.
Organizations that have participated in OSFAC trainings:
AWF (African Wildlife Foundation);
Bombo Lumene Hunting Zone, DRC;
BCI (Bonobo Conservation Initiative);
BEAU (Bureau d’études et d’aménagement urbain);
CAMI (Cadastre minier) ;
CENAREST (Centre national de recherche scientifique et technologique) ;
CIB (Congolaise industrielle des bois) ;
CICOS (La commission internationale du bassin du Congo- Oubangui-Sangha) ;
CNIE (Cadre national de l’information environnementale) ;
CNPN (Conseil national des parcs nationaux, Gabon) ;
COHYDRO (Congolaise des hydrocarbures) ;
Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo ;
CRGM (Centre de recherche géologique et minière) ;
CTB (Coopération technique belge-FSU, PU, RRBC, RIB, AILD-KIN ;
CTCPM (La Cellule Technique de Coordination et de Planification Minière ;
DGF (Direction de gestion forestière) ;
ECODED (Economie et développement durable) ;
ERAIFT (Ecole régionale d’aménagement intègre des forêts tropicales) ;
FACAGRO (Faculte d’agronomie) ;
Garamba National Park, DRC ;
ICCN (Institut Congolaise pour la conservation de la nature) ;
IPS (Inspection provincial de la sante) ;
IRM (Innovative Resource Management) ;
ITTO (International Tropical Timber Organization) ;
Kahuzi Biega National Park, DRC ;
Lac Télé Community Reserve, Republic of Congo ;
Lopé Reserve, Gabon ;
MECNEF (Ministère de l’environnement, conservation de la nature, eaux et forets) ;
SNR/MECNEF (Service national de reboisement) ;
MECNT (Ministère de l’environnement, conservation de la nature et tourisme) ;
MEFE (Ministère de l’economie forestière et l’environnement, République du Congo) ;
MINEF (Ministère de l’economie forestière, Gabon) ;
Minkébé National Park, Gabon;
Nouabale Ndoki National Park, Republic of Congo;
OCHA/UN (Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs);
Okapi Faunal Reserve, DRC ;
PAIDECO (Programmes d’appui aux initiatives de développement communautaire) ; PARCAFRIQUE ;
PNLTHA (Programme nationale de lutte contre la trypanosomiase humaine africaine);
PROGEPP (Projet de gestion des écosystèmes périphériques du parc national de Nouabalé-Ndoki) ; Salonga National Park, DRC ;
SPIAF (Service permanant d’inventaire forestier) ;
SYGIAP (Système de gestion des aires protégées) ;
TRIDOM (Dja-Odzala-Minkébé Tri-National);
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund);
UNIKIN (University of Kinshasa);
UNILU (University of Lubumbashi);
Virunga National Park, DRC;
WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society);
WRI (World Resources Institute);
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
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