• Time:
    14/09/–09/11/2026
  • Price:
    free
  • Volume:
    1 ECTS (26 hours)
  • Location:
    Online
  • Language of instruction:
    English
  • Form of study:
    Online learning
  • Document issued:
    Certificate of completion
Deadline: 28/09/2026Register
  • Time:
    14/09/–09/11/2026
  • Price:
    free
  • Volume:
    1 ECTS (26 hours)
  • Location:
    Online
  • Language of instruction:
    English
  • Form of study:
    Online learning
  • Document issued:
    Certificate of completion
  • Objective:
    The aim of this MOOC is to give a brief introduction to remote sensing and teach with the help of Copernicus data and empirical case studies of how to access satellite data, implement image processing techniques, carry out spatio-temporal analyses, and visualize the results
  • Target group:
    People interested in remote sensing
  • Conditions for starting studies:
    There are no prerequisites for completing the course.
  • Learning outcomes:
    The student who has completed the course can access and use satellite data, implement image processing techniques, perform spatio-temporal analyses, and visualise the results.
  • Lecturers:
    Krista Alikas
    Ave Ansper-Toomsalu
    Mirjam Uusõue
  • Content:
    Topic Credit Lectors
    1. Solving case studies based on environmental remote sensing data, during which you will learn how to use, analyse, and visualise satellite data using the programmes Google Earth Engine and SNAP. 26 Krista Alikas, Ave Ansper-Toomsalu, Mirjam Uusõue

  • Study programme group:
    Environment not elsewhere classified
  • Programme code:
    LTTO.TK.001
  • Completion requirements:
    All quizzes must be passed with at least 80%.
  • Mode of assessment of achieving learning outcomes:
    non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present)
  • Assessment methods:
    The student is assessed by passing the quizzes.
  • Assessment criteria:
    Each quiz must be passed with at least 80%.
  • Venue info
    Online
  • Schedule:
    The course runs for 8 weeks, from 14.09.26 to 09.11.2026. There will be a theoretical and practical component to learn, and tests to pass. Everyone can choose their own speed to pass the course. There is no certain timeline for passing the topics. All topics must be completed by the end of the course (09.11).
  • Description of learning environment:
    Studies and teaching take place in Moodle.
  • Price:
    free
  • Income tax reimbursement to natural person:
    No
  • Additional information about registration:
    The course starts on 14th September. Registration is open from 31st August until 28th September. If you register on 28th September, you should start the course immediately.
  • Registration deadline:
    28.09.2026
  • Further information:
    Ave Ansper-Toomsalu, [email protected], +372 737 4516
Deadline: 28/09/2026Register
Deadline: 28/09/2026Register
Deadline: 28/09/2026Register
Ave Ansper-Toomsalu
PhD (Environmental Technology)
Tartu Observatory
Department of Remote Sensing
Research Fellow in Remote Sensing, 0.5 p
General contact for continuing education
Lifelong Learning Centre
+372 737 6213
Ülikooli 18, Tartu, 50090

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