Training

6 Oct 2025 - 6 Feb 2030 – Delft, Netherlands

Other Training

Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring

Water quality monitoring for freshwater bodies. This is a three week course covering the design and implementation of a monitoring network for surface- and groundwater bodies. The course consists of classroom, laboratory and field-based instructions designed to explain the theory and methodology of setting up a monitoring network with a hands-on component of planning a monitoring network in your country.

Please note that this course is no longer available for individual enrolment. However, it can be organized on request as a Tailor-Made Training for groups. For further details, please contact the course coordinator.

Price: tbd

Organised by IHE Delft.

http://www.un-ihe.org/courses/on-campus/water-quality-assessment-and-monitoring shortcourseregistration@un-ihe.org
2 Mar - 25 May 2026 – Online or in-person in Vetrella, Italy

Other Training

Introduction to Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling with GW Vistas

The training course Introduction to Applied Groundwater Flow Modeling will take place at the SYMPLE school in Vetralla, Italy, with the option of participating online.

The course is divided into three parts: the first is theoretical and entirely conducted online, the second part is a blend of online and on-site attendance, emphasizing practical applications of MODFLOW models. A final session, focused on a pumping test analysis and a dewatering project, will commence on-site and continue online
later on.
The course will cover essential practical criteria necessary for constructing a numerical flow model. This includes topics like defining parameters, boundary conditions and inputs, both in stationary and transient conditions. Practical applications using MODFLOW packages will be demonstrated through explanatory lectures and computer exercises facilitated by the proprietary GUI Groundwater Vistas 8. Each participant will have access to Groundwater Vistas for a duration of 2 months.
To ensure accessibility and flexibility, all course sessions, whether conducted online or on-site, will be recorded. These recordings will be uploaded to our e-learning platform, allowing participants to review the material at their convenience.
The trainers staff includes Daniel Feinstein (ex USGS) and Rundy Hunt (USGS, co-author of the second edition of the book "Applied Groundwater Modeling - Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport").

Price: 450,00€ – 900,00€

Organised by Hydrosymple.

https://hydrosymple.com/en/prodotto/introduction-to-applied-groundwater-flow-modeling-with-gw-vistas-march-may-2026/
30 Mar - 4 May 2026 – Online

Other Training

Predicting Change in Hydrologic Systems (GEOSM404)

Hydrodynamics and modelling fundamentals. Water resources around the world are under pressure and climate change means that we can't assume the future will be the same as the past. The ability to predict how hydrological systems will respond to human-induced changes is vital for sustainable water resource management. This micro-credential is designed for people who have an undergraduate-level understanding of hydrology and are interested in developing the knowledge and skills needed to predict hydrologic change. Topics covered include hydrological system dynamics, simple numerical modelling approaches for predicting hydrologic change and common approaches for managing water resources in a time of climate change.

Price: $AUD1,188 inc. GST

Organised by University of Western Australia.

https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/uwa-plus/micro-credential-predicting-change-in-hydrologic-systems UWAPlus@uwa.edu.au
15-17 Apr 2026 – Milan, Italy

Other Training

Time series modeling of Groundwater levels with Pastas

The term aquifer derives from the Latin aqua ferre, meaning “to carry water”. Embedded in this definition is the concept of movement, and therefore of time. Groundwater systems can be seen as living systems, continuously responding to external solicitations such as recharge, evapotranspiration, pumping, and surface water interactions. Groundwater level time series represent the integrated signal of these stresses, filtered by the physical properties of the aquifer. Today, large amounts of monitoring data are routinely collected through automated measurements, yet a significant portion of these datasets remains largely unused. Groundwater levels are recorded, archived, and reported, but often not analysed in a way that extracts the information contained in the signal itself. This represents a loss of precious knowledge, essential for informed groundwater management.

Time series analysis provides a framework to study aquifer response without requiring a complete physical description of the subsurface. Through a data-driven approach, the observed signal can be decomposed into the contributions of different processes controlling groundwater dynamics, quantify response times, and support management decisions. For a more detailed overview, see: Bakker and Schaars (2019). In many cases, attempts to reproduce complex realities through highly detailed physically based models may lead to over-complex numerical models with limited predictive capability, whereas time series models focus directly on reproducing and interpreting observable system behaviour.

This workshop introduces groundwater time series analysis using impulse response functions, with hands-on exercises using the open-source Python package Pastas. Participants will learn how to use Pastas to describe and predict groundwater level fluctuations. By the end of the course, they will be able to:

Identify and quantify the influence of hydrological forcings such as precipitation, evaporation, groundwater pumping and surface water levels;
Apply data-driven time series models to solve real-world groundwater problems;
Choose an appropriate time series model structure taking into account forcings, trends, and nonlinearity;
Manage and evaluate large datasets efficiently.

Price: 300,00€ - 600,00€

Organised by Hydrosymple.

https://hydrosymple.com/en/prodotto/time-series-modeling-of-groundwater-levels-with-pastas/
17-22 May 2026 – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Other Training

Karst Hydrogeology @ Western Kentucky University, USA

Applied Practice of Karst Hydrogeology. Karst Hydrogeology is a field course that introduces the basics of karst landscape/aquifer systems with an emphasis on methods and techniques relevant to addressing environmental problems as well as general research applications. Topics covered in daily presentations and discussion will include hydrogeology of the South-Central Kentucky Karst region, groundwater tracing and monitoring methods, carbonate geochemistry, and applications of these methods to karst groundwater problems. Field exercises will include surface and cave trips with a particular focus on ‘hands-on’ participation in groundwater tracing and monitoring using both discrete sampling methods and a variety of data loggers. This course will be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on the main campus of Western Kentucky University with field trips in the Lost River Basin, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Hidden River Cave. This course is available as a workshop or for credit (undergraduate or graduate). Participants must be in good physical condition to negotiate surface hikes, cave passages, and wade small streams which are a major component of this course. Students who take the course for credit will develop an independent research project in consultation with the instructors (Dr. Chris Groves and Lee Anne Bledsoe, MS) during the week, which must be completed by August 1, 2026.

Price: $600 USD

Organised by Crawford Hydrology Laboratory @WKU.

http://https://www.karstfieldstudies.com/hydrogeology lee.bledsoe@wku.edu
18-20 May 2026 – Bordeaux France

Other Training

Applied Reactive Transport Modelling

Practise of reactive transport models. The main objective of the short course is for participants to learn through practice the modelling of reactive transport in the subsurface. Most of the time will be devoted to hands-on exercises using the provided software (Phreeqc, αRTi3D). Numerous examples will cover a wide spectrum of topics, and participants will also have the opportunity to bring their own problem.
The short course will last three days, with lectures and short exercises in the mornings and longer practical sessions in the afternoons.

Price: see website (differs according to organsiation)

Organised by Olivier Atteia, Henning Prommer, Dimitri Valssopoulos.

https://ensegid.bordeaux-inp.fr/fr/applied-reactive-transport-modelling-short-course-henning-prommer-and-dimitri-vlassopoulos olivier.atteia@ensegid.fr
25 May - 13 Jun 2026 – Online

Other Training

Introduction to Groundwater Systems (GEOSM401)

Groundwater systems. Groundwater is a vital freshwater resource that supports billions of people and a vast range of ecosystems globally. This UWA micro-credential introduces the key components and processes at play in groundwater systems.

What is groundwater and where does it come from?
How fast does it move, how long does it stay in the ground?
Can we use groundwater sustainably?
This micro-credential focuses on these questions to develop knowledge of groundwater systems. It is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills and are interested in advancing their understanding of groundwater systems.

Topics covered include the geological setting of groundwater
resources, groundwater storage and flow, groundwater recharge, surface water–groundwater interaction and groundwater dependent
ecosystems.

Price: $AUD1,188 inc. GST

Organised by University of Western Australia.

https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/uwa-plus/micro-credential-introduction-to-groundwater-systems UWAPlus@uwa.edu.au
4-5 Jun 2026 – Aloft Birmingham Eastside

Other Training

Groundwater Sampling Tools and Techniques

Groundwater Sampling Techniques. What tools and methods can you use to meet the monitoring objectives of your groundwater program? What challenges could you face with different sampling methods? Does your methodology produce representative samples? What tools are available to measure water level, quality and flow?

In these one-day workshops, you’ll get answers to these questions and learn about the benefits and limitations of different groundwater sampling techniques and monitoring equipment. At the end of the first workshop (offered on 4 June and 5 June) you'll know how to apply these insights in your sampling applications. The second workshop (5 June) focuses on continuous monitoring programs, covering both level and quality instrumentation, as well as recommendations for telemetry usage.

Attendees can choose to participate for either one or two days. Those who opt for both days will receive a 20% discount.

Price: £400

Organised by In-Situ Europe Ltd.

https://in-situ.com/uk/course-groundwater-workshops-uk ksmith@in-situ.com
15 Jun - 3 Jul 2026 – Online

Other Training

Characterising Groundwater Resources (GEOSM402)

Groundwater resources. Groundwater is a vital resource in many regions of the world for sustaining populations and groundwater-dependent ecosystems. This micro-credential focuses on techniques for quantifying and utilizing groundwater resources.

The course is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills as well as some knowledge of groundwater systems.

Topics covered include conceptual model development, using flow equations in groundwater systems, an introduction to drilling technology, production wells and aquifer testing.

Price: $AUD1,188 inc. GST

Organised by University of Western Australia.

https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/uwa-plus/micro-credential-characterising-groundwater-resources UWAPlus@uwa.edu.au
6-10 Jul 2026 – Barcelona, Spain

IAH Training

X Curso de modelación hidrogeológica

In Spanish: modelación hidrogeológica, teórica y práctica con software gratuito. Este curso intensivo ofrece una formación integral en modelación hidrogeológica, combinando fundamentos teóricos con un enfoque eminentemente práctico mediante el uso de herramientas numéricas y software gratuito de referencia (MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3D, SUTRA, VS2DTI y PhreeQC). Comienza con una introducción a la modelación numérica del flujo y al entorno ModelMuse. Además, se incorpora el uso de MODFLOW mediante Python (FloPy), proporcionando una primera aproximación a flujos de trabajo automatizados y reproducibles. También se estudiará la modelación del transporte de solutos, el transporte con densidad variable, el flujo en zona no saturada y la modelación hidrogeoquímica.

Price: 300 € for IAH members

Organised by Spanish Chapter IAH.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/em39o9tyzscdl2u7ppe1u/Programa_Curso_Barcelona_v1.pdf?rlkey=wudd7uoev1eehcjuvwoyki2gy&dl=0 c.guardiola@igme.es