Training Directory Administrative and Office Skills Short Courses
This includes areas such as software training, eg GIS; guide to Planning; contract management skills; budgeting, wildlife legislation, fundraising techniques but not basic skills training (literacy and numeracy etc.).
17/04/2023 Career Accelerator for Aspiring Ecological Consultants: Cohort #6
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3Id4oIf
A 4-week modular course, commencing 17 April 2023, that will enable students to take significant steps to achieve a permanent position as an ecological consultant in the UK.
Cost £400
18/04/2023 Masterclass: Keys to unlock NLHF funding 1 Day
Via zoom, Heritage Insider 07507337513 inspireme@heritageinsider.co.uk
Focussing on the NLHF application process and designed for those applying to the NLHF, it will reveal common pitfalls and reasons why applications are rejected and tips for maximising success. Practical activities included that help work through the key points and how to apply them to your own application.
Cost £125 ex VAT
20/04/2023 Promoting Disability Confidence Training 1 Day
Online, Goss Consultancy Ltd in conjunction with Botanic Gardens Education Network 07966473752 info@bgen.org.uk
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the law and best practice relating to disability confident customer service, to assist you to minimise the legal and reputational risks of getting it wrong and benefit from the real advantages of getting it right. ISO9001 Quality Assured and CPD Accredited.
Cost £75/85
22/04/2023 SWWR Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Course 4 1 Day
Online (Zoom), Secret World Wildlife Rescue 01278 768723 learning@secretworld.org c-js.info/3TKbRB2
Are you interested in learning more about British wildlife and expanding your knowledge about wildlife rehabilitation and release? Course 4: Wildlife rehabilitation and release; Release of adult casualties; Soft release techniques and site surveys; Catching up, release and post release monitoring; Question and answer sessions.
Cost £35
25/04/2023 Masterclass: Write your own end of project evaluation report 1 Day
Via zoom, Heritage Insider 07507337513 inspireme@heritageinsider.co.uk
Designed for smaller projects looking to undertake their own evaluation and write their own report. Learn how to get the structure correct at the start of your project making the task much easier and the report almost writes itself. A fun and effective 3.5 hour deep-dive into the subject
Cost £125 ex VAT
01/05/2023 Ozone and tropical Agriculture 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk
This online course introduces the threat posed by ground-level ozone pollution to tropical agriculture. You will get the knowledge, skills & confidence to identify when & where ozone is likely to pose a threat to tropical crops. You will gain the skills to identify ozone damage in tropical crop species.
01/05/2023 Climate data analysis with python 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk
This on-demand course has 11 sessions with 6 exercises and 14 videos. It is an introductory level course to help you plot, manipulate and analyse NetCDF climate data using python. The course focuses on gridded climate model outputs. You can easily extend the concepts and techniques taught to other forms of NetCDF data (e.g. observations). Requirements: The total learning time is approximately one day.
Various An Introduction to Wildlife Legislation and Planning Policy in the UK
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TjAc1R
An introduction to International, European and domestic (UK) wildlife legislation and an overview of planning policy in the UK.
Cost £39
Various Ecology Essentials (An Introduction to Wildlife Legislation and Planning Policy in the UK & Report Writing for Beginners)
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3QOOgOZ
Two of our most popular beginner courses that will help provide a foundation to becoming an ecological consultant. Wildlife legislation and planning is the bedrock for why we provide services, whilst report writing is the end product.
Cost £65
Various Ecology Fundamentals (Bat Roost Survey Fundamentals & Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Fundamentals)
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3RaXRzv
Our two top courses sold as a package to give you better value for money. Our preliminary ecological appraisal and bat roost assessment fundamental courses will provide you with a solid understanding of how to undertake ecological assessments.
Cost £140
Various Introduction to QGIS for Ecologists
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TkUCr1
This course is designed for anyone needing to produce habitat maps using GIS. After taking this course you will be able to produce a variety of maps and analyse data, to help you write accurate, evidence based ecological reports.
Cost £180
Various Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Fundamentals
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3ThPQKP
Learn about the methodologies used in this rapid ecological assessment. With the acquired knowledge you will be able to prepare for and undertake an ecological appraisal and recognise ecological constraints and opportunities for a site.
Cost £86
Various Report Writing for Beginners
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3Ttv0IT
This mini course is for those who are new to, or unsure of, the role of the ecological report and need guidance on what makes a great, good or bad report. This course also offers a live Q&A feature so that assisance from the trainer is on hand.
Cost £39
01/05/2023 Evidence Synthesis (on-demand) 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis for an area of natural environment research. You will gain & improve skills in undertaking an evidence review. The training involves a min-QSR exercise, developing review questions & undertaking a review.
04/05/2023 Community Engagement Training 1 Day
Online - Zoom, Talk Action 0203 488 7010 training@talkaction.org
A challenging day that looks deeply at group dynamics and the role you play as a facilitator both online & face-to-face. This course helps facilitators deal with power, conflict & big personalities! A unique day of interactive and participatory learning to build your confidence as a facilitator or workshop leader. In this training, you’ll be challenged, engaged, and hopefully excited while experiencing the power of deep facilitation.
Cost £199+
10/05/2023 Using drones to map habitats 2 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/38uo5sF
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course will give you the skills to take images from a UAV platform, process them and generate classified images. It will teach you the steps to produce high quality and accurate maps of vegetation and landforms. You will do exercises practising and consolidating your learning..
13/05/2023 Wildlife and People: Conflict and Conservation 1 Day
Ewert House, Oxford, University of Oxford 01865 270368 ppdayweek@conted.ox.ac.uk c-js.info/3Q2ktli
While people value animals as a source of income, food or medicine, communities living with wildlife may consider it a nuisance or threat. Join us to explore the intricate relationship between humans and animals from a conservation biology perspective.
Cost £85.00+
13/05/2023 How to Start a Nature Journal 1 Day
The Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Dorset Wildlife Trust 01300 320684 kingcombe@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Develop a deeper connection to the natural world by connecting art and nature during this fun and practical nature journalling session.
Cost £30
15/05/2023 Transforming Environmental Data in R 2.5 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk
This 2-day interactive online course will help you understand the benefits of data transformation tools (such as R). The course includes an "Introduction to R" session. You will learn about aspects such as auditable workflow, repeatability, time-saving, improving efficiency and reduced risk of data loss.
15/05/2023 Discovering QGIS (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3WQZcPt
Discover the basics of using QGIS in the context of environmental information. This course will take you through each step at an easy and accessible pace. With the support of our expert tutor, you will become confident with the QGIS interface, allowing you to build, style, and present maps.
Cost £75
16/05/2023 Discovering Fungi (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3x7Y8eG
This 4 week beginner course will cover fungi biology, fungi ecology, where to find fungi and the importance of fungi. Live webinars are included and a certificate upon completion.
Cost £60
18/05/2023 UK Wildlife & The Law (online) 0.5 Day
Online, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq
A half-day online course getting participants to grips with UK Wildlife legislation and policy.
Cost £45
26/05/2023 QGIS 4 Days
Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3DVtCbE
During this QGIS course, participants will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of GIS and using QGIS as a tool to explore biological records and ecological data. Formerly known as Quantum GIS, QGIS is a freely available open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) of the highest quality.
Cost £360-570
01/06/2023 Career Accelerator for Aspiring Ecological Consultants: Field Training Day
Stroud, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3Idpd6s
A full day 'in the field' to consolidate your learning from the Career Accelerator course. Covering preliminary ecological appraisal, biodiversity net gain calculations, preliminary roost assessments, and any of your ecology related questions.
Cost £140
05/06/2023 Endangered Species Recovery 5 Days
Online, Durrell Conservation Academy academy@durrell.org c-js.info/3HYopkA
Interactive learning experience introducing issues and practical skills involved in saving threatened species from extinction. Gain an understanding of biodiversity conservation, issues and how to address them. Suitable for students/graduates [STARTERS] early career individuals [PRACTITIONERS] or those with a conservation interest considering a career change [SWITCHERS].
Cost £450
08/06/2023 Hydrometry: River Discharge Monitoring using ADCPs 4 Days
Wallingford, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk
This inperson and interactive training is for new starters and moderately experienced ADCP users. It introduces you to how ADCP instruments work. You will learn how to collect river discharge measurements (Teledyne and Sontek). You will process and validate data. You will learn how to trouble-shoot problem data files.
23/06/2023 UK Habitat Classification (online) 0.5 Day
Online, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq
An online course giving participants an overview of the UK Habitat Classification system, and how best to carry out surveys with it
Cost £80
03/07/2023 What is QGIS? (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3G53yN9
This introductory online QGIS course will introduce GIS and how it works, as well as an introduction to QGIS as an open software option. This is a 2-week course with live webinars.
Cost £35
10/07/2023 Discovering iRecord (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3EBprRP
This course will introduce learners to biological recording, grid references, data flow and verification. It will give those new to iRecord (or those existing users that struggle with the platform) an introduction to the features of the platform and instil them with confidence when using iRecord to submit biological records.
Cost £60
10/07/2023 Freshwater Phytoplankton Identification 4 Days
Wallingford, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/40NnyLi
Over 5 days - 4 days learning from Monday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime. By the end of this four-day interactive course, you will have experience with various methods for sampling and analysing freshwater algae, and have acquired practice and knowledge about microscopic identification.
12/07/2023 Developing Nature Writing (Online)
Online, Field Studies Council biodiversity@field-studies-council.org c-js.info/3ic63Dt
During this beginner course, you will build on your skills within nature writing and learn some practices and techniques, allowing you to develop as a writer, as you take inspiration from nature, art, and philosophy to hone your craft. This is a 4-week course with live webinars.
Cost £60
20/11/2023 UK Wildlife & The Law (online) 0.5 Day
Online, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq
A half-day online course getting participants to grips with UK Wildlife legislation and policy.
Cost £45
Various Beginners Ecological Report Writing
Online, Ochil Ecological Training 07805705415 ochiltrainingenterprises@outlook.com c-js.info/3czgXk1
Ecological Beginners Report Training Join us to learn how to write environmental reports focusing on Preliminary Roost Assessments and Preliminary Ecological assessments. Learn how to analyse your survey data and how to write a consultant report with practical examples. Please drop a message to our email for further details.
Cost £50
Various Ecological Foundation Course
Online, Ochil Ecological Training 07805705415 ochiltrainingenterprises@outlook.com c-js.info/3czgXk1
Ecological Foundation Course Want a comprehensive course to get a head start at an environmental career. Our course covers species ID, legislation, mitigation and job application assistance. We have helped several ecologists get a head start at their careers. Please drop a message to our email for further details. Funding available.
Cost £300
Various Evidence Synthesis (on-demand) 1 Day
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/2eKgKwG
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis for an area of natural environment research. You will gain & improve skills in undertaking an evidence review. The training involves a min-QSR exercise, developing review questions & undertaking a review.
Various Using drones to map habitats 2 Days
Online, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 01491 69 2225 UKCEHtraining@ceh.ac.uk c-js.info/38uo5sF
This self-paced on-demand ONLINE course will give you the skills to take images from a UAV platform, process them and generate classified images. It will teach you the steps to produce high quality and accurate maps of vegetation and landforms. You will do exercises practising and consolidating your learning.
Various An Introduction to Wildlife Legislation and Planning Policy in the UK
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TjAc1R
An introduction to International, European and domestic (UK) wildlife legislation and an overview of planning policy in the UK.
Cost £39
Various Ecology Essentials (An Introduction to Wildlife Legislation and Planning Policy in the UK & Report Writing for Beginners)
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3QOOgOZ
Two of our most popular beginner courses that will help provide a foundation to becoming an ecological consultant. Wildlife legislation and planning is the bedrock for why we provide services, whilst report writing is the end product.
Cost £65
Various Ecology Fundamentals (Bat Roost Survey Fundamentals & Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Fundamentals)
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3RaXRzv
Our two top courses sold as a package to give you better value for money. Our preliminary ecological appraisal and bat roost assessment fundamental courses will provide you with a solid understanding of how to undertake ecological assessments.
Cost £140
Various Introduction to QGIS for Ecologists
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3TkUCr1
This course is designed for anyone needing to produce habitat maps using GIS. After taking this course you will be able to produce a variety of maps and analyse data, to help you write accurate, evidence based ecological reports.
Cost £180
Various Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Fundamentals
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3ThPQKP
Learn about the methodologies used in this rapid ecological assessment. With the acquired knowledge you will be able to prepare for and undertake an ecological appraisal and recognise ecological constraints and opportunities for a site.
Cost £86
Various Report Writing for Beginners
Nationwide, Ecology Academy 01453 367450 hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3Ttv0IT
This mini course is for those who are new to, or unsure of, the role of the ecological report and need guidance on what makes a great, good or bad report. This course also offers a live Q&A feature so that assisance from the trainer is on hand.
Cost £39
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