To maximize impact and availability of training material, various approaches being used: 

Online Training: The on-line courses are aimed at individuals involved in all aspects of freshwater quality management, staff in higher education and research, and industry staff responsible for water use, wastewater treatment and discharge.

Workshops:  A series of technical and "training of  trainer" workshops will be organised to address specific needs of water quality monitoring and management.

Accredited University Courses:  Starting in September 2017, GEMS/Water will be running an online postgraduate higher diploma through University College Cork.  Next course intake will be in 2019. The modules include:

• Monitoring programme design for freshwater bodies

• Quality assurance in water quality monitoring programmes

• Data handling and presentation for water quality monitoring programmes

• Monitoring and assessment of rivers

• Monitoring and assessment of lakes and reservoirs

• Monitoring and assessment of groundwater

• Water quality monitoring using biological and ecological methods

• Water quality monitoring with particulate material

• Monitoring technology: sensors and networks

The MSc is designed to give students a strong foundation in all aspects of water quality monitoring and assessment, equipping them to work in the area of water quality management in public or private sectors, including water and environment ministries, regulatory agencies, agriculture and industry. The programme will be of particular benefit for the career advancement of employees already working in freshwater resources management.