PALM Academy

Our online self-paced courses and on-site workshops offer structured, research-oriented training in the PALM model system for academic and professional applications.

About the PALM Academy

We are a specialized academy offering structured training in the PALM model system — from introductory foundations to advanced applications. Our portfolio includes self-paced online courses for future PALM users as well as hands-on, on-site workshops on specialized topics for experienced PALM users and developers.

Self-paced Courses

No matter what you're doing or where you are, our online self-paced courses allow you to get started with PALM at your own pace. 

On-site Workshops

Take your skills beyond the basics with hands-on workshops at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany.

Advisory

You need support from a PALM Academy expert? We offer 1:1 advisory both for the courses and advanced scientific projects.

Academy Structure

Introduction to Environmental Flow Modeling (coming in 2027)

You can start with an optional online course that teaches you the basics of environmental modeling in atmospheric science and equips you with all that is needed to participate the course program.

PALM Installation Guide

Get started with PALM! The installation manual guides you through the installation of the PALM model system on your local machine. 

PALM Foundation Course

Make your first steps with PALM and learn how to use the model, analyze model output data, and create your first own set-ups. After completion of the course, you will receive the PALM Level 1 Certificate. 

PALM Special Topic Workshops

Learn about PALM's embedded models and modules for various applications, from urban microscale simulations, land-atmosphere-feedback to wind turbine wakes and air quality simulations. Level 2 courses are currently all held on-site at Leibniz University Hannover.

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