Species Distribution & Ecological Niche Modelling Training Series Understanding and predicting where species occur is central to modern ecology, conservation planning, and environmental management. Our training series in Species Distribution Modelling (SDMs) and Ecological Niche Modelling (ENMs) provides practical, hands-on instruction in the tools and methods used to analyse species?environment relationships and forecast species distributions. Explore the individual courses below to find the training most suited to your research or professional needs. Mechanistic Species Distribution Modelling / Ecological Niche Modelling with NicheMapR (MSDM01) Learn mechanistic species distribution and ecological niche modelling with NicheMapR in R. Hands-on live online course with microclimate modelling. https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdm01/ Model Validation for Species Distribution and Ecological Niche Modelling (MVSD01) Learn how to validate species distribution and ecological niche models. https://prstats.org/course/model-validation-for-species-distribution-and-ecological-niche-modelling-mvsd01/ Standard modelling procedure for Species Distribution and Ecological Niche Modelling (SDMS01) Species Distribution and Ecological Niche Modelling is an applied R course teaching standard workflows for building, evaluating, and interpreting SDMs. https://prstats.org/course/standard-modelling-procedure-for-species-distribution-and-ecological-niche-modelling-sdms01/ Species Distribution Modelling (SDMs) and Ecological Niche Modelling (ENMs) (SDMR07) Learn ENM and SDM modelling in R. Apply tools like Maxent and Biomod2 to predict species distributions and environmental niches. https://prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-sdms-and-ecological-niche-modelling-enms-sdmr07/ Species Distribution Modelling With Bayesian Statistics (SDMB08) Model species distributions using BART in R. Covers uncertainty, variable selection, and full Bayesian workflow. https://prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-with-bayesian-statistics-sdmb08/ These courses cover the full modelling workflow, from building and interpreting models to validating predictions and applying advanced statistical and mechanistic approaches. Participants will learn how to use widely adopted tools in R, work with real ecological datasets, and apply best practices for producing robust and reproducible models. The series includes courses covering: Standard modelling workflows for building and interpreting SDMs Advanced modelling techniques including Bayesian approaches Mechanistic modelling frameworks that incorporate physiological processes Model validation and evaluation to ensure reliable predictions Applied modelling tools such as Maxent, Biomod2, BART, and NicheMapR Whether you are new to species distribution modelling or looking to expand your analytical toolkit, these courses provide a structured pathway to developing strong practical skills in ecological niche modelling. Email oliver at prstats.org with any questions
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