= Training courses in modipsl and libIGCM =

The platform groupe at IPSL climate Center gives 2 different one-day training courses in how to use the IPSL models and the tools necessary. Both courses are given in english. In general the moring is dedicated to lecture and afternoon for hands on exercises. The courses are given at ''Maison de la Simulation'' or at ''IDRIS'' in a classe room containing computers used for the hands on exercises. See below the description, presentation and exercises for the last given training courses. This material is updated before each new course. 


 1- '''Basic training cours''' to learn how to use modipsl and libIGCM. This course is for beginners and for people who want to refresh their memory. [[BR]]
 Download the presentation here : [attachment:platform_training_basic.pdf].[[BR]]
 See here details for the program : [attachment:program_for_basic_training_session.pdf][[BR]]



 2- '''Advanced training course''' : the second course for users with some experience with modipsl/libIGCM. This course is also recomanded for everybody that followed the Basic training course. You'll learn about post-treatment, see how to best follow a simulation, repair errors, verify and redo post-treatment, and more. [[BR]]
 Download the presentation here : [attachment:IPSL-cours-niv2-20131114-english-v2.pdf].[[BR]] 
 See here details for the program : [attachment:program_for_advanced_training_session.pdf][[BR]]


 * - '''Hands on exercises''' : The afternoons are dedicated to hands on exercises. To do the hands on exercises a personal login at TGCC or IDRIS is needed. If you don't have one, please start directly the procedure which can be long. Some of the exercises can be done at the LSCE cluster(obelix). Download the hands on exercises here :  [attachment:platform_training_exercices.pdf].




'''NB! INSCRIPTION to the courses are mandatory'''. This is necessary to have entrance access at "Maison de la simulation"/"IDRIS" where the courses are given. For inscription you need to give your login at TGCC/IDRIS or LSCE(obelix) and indicate who is your employer. 

'''How to go to Maison de la Simulation'''[[BR]]
If you're used to go to LSCE, continue with the bus or navette CEA one stop later and walk for 5-10 minutes. See details here [http://www.maisondelasimulation.fr/Phocea/Page/index.php?id=62)].

'''How to get to IDRIS'''[[BR]]
To come..

= Next training session =
Spring 2014

= Last training sessions = 
 * 5'th and 14'th of November 2013 for level 1 and level 2
 * 17'th and 18'th of April 2013 for level 2
 * October 2012 for level 1
 

= Feedback Questionnaire = 
you have participated to one or both of our training courses in November. Can you please take some minutes to give us feed back by answering following questions (in frensh or english). Please send your answers to Anne (anne.cozic.at.lsce.ipsl.fr) :

 * Which course did you attend? Basic or advanved or both
 * Which was your level with modipsl/libIGCM before this training? Never used, begginer or intermediate
 * What did you expect from this training?
 * Did you get what you expected?
 * Do you have any comments on the lecture part?
 * Do you have any comments on the hands on session?
 * Other comments :

Thank you!

Anne, Josefine,Marie-Alice et Arnaud