Training & Development

OMSP Programs

A structured year-long curriculum covering technical skills, career readiness, and community leadership for marine science students and professionals.

Month 1
Kickoff

Career Pathways Webinar

An in-depth webinar exploring diverse career options for marine science graduates. Industry professionals and academics share their journeys and answer your questions.

Virtual Webinar·2 hours
Month 3
Skill Development

GIS for Marine Applications

Hands-on training in ArcGIS and QGIS for marine spatial analysis. Learn to map habitats, analyse coastal change, and produce publication-quality figures.

Virtual Workshop·2 days
Month 3
Skill Development

Ocean Data Analysis

Practical data analysis using Python (pandas, matplotlib, xarray) and Excel for oceanographic and fisheries datasets. Track selection available.

Virtual Workshop·2 days
Month 6
Career Exposure

CV & LinkedIn Workshop

Build a compelling academic and professional CV tailored to the marine science job market. Receive personalised feedback and LinkedIn optimisation tips.

Virtual Workshop·3 hours
Month 9
Career Exposure

Cover Letter, SOP & Cold Email Masterclass

Learn to write persuasive cover letters, statements of purpose for postgraduate applications, and effective cold emails to researchers and employers.

Virtual Workshop·3 hours
Month 12
Annual Conference

OMSP Virtual Conference

Our flagship annual event. Student presentations on marine science topics, networking sessions, keynote speakers, and a prize for the best presentation.

Virtual Conference·Full day
Coming in Year 2

Expanding the Curriculum

Secondary school outreach, coastal field trips, internship guidance, academic discussion forums, early-career speaker engagements, and beach awareness campaigns.

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