This course provides an overview of the generic types of river model and how to select the best model for a particular application for flood risk management (flood warning, flood risk mapping, broad scale models, feasibility and design of flood mitigation measures). 

Who should attend? 

Professionals and managers wanting a non-mathematical and easily understood introduction to river modelling.  

Learning outcomes 

After the course delegates will: 

• Understand the key differences between models 
• Know how to choose the most appropriate modelling approach 
• Understand the differences between commercial software packages 
• Know what is good practice in modelling