Download miniconda according to your OS from the official website https://www.anaconda.com/docs/getting-started/installation 

Install miniconda on your local machine 

Open the Anaconda prompt and navigate in the folder you have downloaded the course material

Create your virtual environment by using the configuration file ESA_LTC_env.yml by entering the following command:
conda env create --name ESALTC --file ESA_LTC_env.yml

Activate your environment by using:
conda activate ESALTC

Once your environment is active, run Jupyter notebook to start the program on your internet browser by using:
jupyter notebook

In your browser, navigate to the SM or River_Discharge folder and open the ipynb file