Training in Core and Applied Geoscience Skills


Our Program

The EGRU Professional Development Short Course Program was built in close collaboration with leading geoscience professionals. The Program delivers high-quality training in both core and applied skills to professionals at every stage of their career. Since launching in 2018, we’ve provided geoscientists across the globe with practical, industry-ready training.

Each course is led by highly experienced specialists who bring real-world expertise to every session. All training is interactive and engaging—whether delivered online, in-person on campus, or out in the field. Many courses can also be delivered in-house and customised to meet your organisation’s needs.

If you would like further information about the EGRU short course program, if you’re interested in running a short course in-house, or would like to be added to our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming short courses, please email EGRU_training@jcu.edu.au.

Courses for 2026

February
Ore Textures & Breccias:  Recognition Techniques

March
QGIS for Mineral Exploration (4 modules online)
Predictive Lithospheric Structural Targeting for Giant Discoveries (1 module online)

April
Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules online)

May
Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists (Mount Isa region)

May – June
Exploration Geophysics for Geologists (3 modules online)

 

Short Course Programs in Previous Years

2025

  • Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals for Students
  • QGIS for Mineral Exploration (4 modules)
  • Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques (JCU Campus)
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules) – delivered twice
  • Exploration Geophysics for Geologists (3 modules)
  • Predictive Lithospheric Structural Targeting for Giant Discoveries
  • Interpreting Ore Textures, Breccias, and Alteration: From Fundamental Observations to Advanced Technology (on-site, Brisbane, collaboration with Geological Survey of Queensland)
  • Metallic Mineral Exploration (on-site, Bhutan)

 

2024

  • Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals for Students
  • QGIS for Mineral Exploration (4 modules) – delivered twice
  • Exploration Geophysics for Geologists (3 modules)
  • Mineral Exploration Management (3 modules)
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules)

2023

  • Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
  • QGIS for Mineral Exploration (4 modules)
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules)
  • Exploration Geophysics for Geologists (3 modules)
  • Hyperspectral Data in Mineral Exploration
  • Management in Mineral Exploration (3 modules)
  • Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists

2022

  • Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
  • Geology Essentials
  • Strategic Planning for Mineral Exploration
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules) – delivered twice
  • Exploration Geophysics for Geologists (3 modules) – delivered twice
  • Management in Mineral Exploration (3 modules)
  • Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists

2021

  • Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
  • Drill Core Logging Techniques
  • Geology Essentials
  • Strategic Planning for Mineral Exploration
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules) – delivered twice
  • Exploration Geophysics
  • Management in Mineral Exploration (3 modules)

2020

  • Ore Textures & Breccias: Recognition Techniques
  • Drill Core Logging Techniques
  • QGIS for Geologists
  • Leapfrog (2 modules)
  • Exploration Geochemistry (3 modules) – delivered twice
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