Webinars and Online Learning
Details of professional events and training that are held online, participation is via video conferences, also information on recorded lectures and seminars that can be viewed online and / or downloaded.
17/07/2023 Invertebrate Sentience: Do Invert Experiences Deserve Welfare Protection? at Zoom 1 Day
Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/429vYhk
To be sentient is to have positive or negative experiences, such as pain, pleasure, warmth, comfort, hunger, anxiety or joy. Humans are sentient, but are we alone? Which other animals are sentient? Dr Jonathan Birch played a key role in amending the new legislation to include octopuses, crabs and lobsters.
19/07/2023 Local Wildlife Sites Virtual Symposium at Zoom 1 Day
Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3HEWlDD
The Local Wildlife Sites Virtual Symposium will enable conservationists to share their experiences and case studies for tackling some of the issues that the environmental sector faces when it comes to managing Local Wildlife Sites. Book your ticket now and join this exciting webinar!
20/07/2023 Rarities in Arachnology: Finding and Recording Rare Spiders in Britain at Zoom 1 Day
Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3LW0ntx
It's easy to find and record common spiders in Britain. However, finding rare ones is obviously much harder. Richard Gallon, the Spider Recording Scheme Organiser for the BAS, will take you on a virtual mission to locate interesting species, highlighting tips and methods which may apply to other invertebrates too.
24/07/2023 Streams To Spiders: How Aquatic Insects Interconnect Our Ecosystems at Zoom 0.5 Day
Biological Recording Company Contact: c-js.info/3oCouVk
Freshwaters and forests seem like separate habitats, but they are in fact tightly interconnected by insects. Some insects develop in water but emerge onto land as adults, with a powerful impact on the surrounding landscape. Learn how these overlooked insects create an interconnected world in ways we don’t always expect.
Also have a look at Distance Learning courses and providers.
Animal Anatomy and Physiology - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Develop a sound foundation of knowledge in animal anatomy & physiology. Understand care & management of animals in domesticated or wild situations. Work with animals. Study cells and tissues, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the urinary system, the nervous system, respiration, reproductive systems, muscles, skeleton, growth, development and more.
c-js.info/3j4rKCX info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Animal Breeding - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Learn more about Animal Breeding, planning animal breeding programs, genetic theory, planning, breeding programmes, practical applications, cross-breeding, livestock improvement and more. This course includes a sound introduction to genetics relevant to any type of animal. Personal guidance from highly qualified and experienced animal scientists and practitioners.
c-js.info/3lDM2VG info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Animal Feed and Nutrition at ACS Distance Education
Study Animal Feed and Nutrition Online. Excellent course for anyone working with animals. Study in your own time and work at your own pace. Tutor Support. Understand how to evaluate and select feeds. All tutors are highly experienced industry specialists.
c-js.info/3GPglQO info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Aquaculture - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Aquaculture Course - Study the care and breeding of fresh water fish. Learn essentials of aquaculture. Manage aquaculture enterprise for fresh water fish. Develop the capacity to manage freshwater aquaculture enterprises. Improve your knowledge with this essential course. Improve your job prospects in this field.
c-js.info/3oZFaUH info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Aquaponics Online Course at ACS Distance Education
Learn about aquaponics - an intensive form of farming where the two main elements - fish and plants - support each other. Understand plant and animal biology, nutrition and growth. Learn to set up an aquaculture system, plant culture etc. Includes real life case studies and troubleshooting lessons.
c-js.info/2YMnEZv info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Behaviour Change Foundation Course at Human Behaviour Change for Life
Would you like to make longer lasting, more impactful positive change? The HBCL Foundation Course is a fantastic introductory course covering the core concepts and principles of human behaviour change - an area of study vital for all careers no matter your ambition or what sector you work in.
Bird Biodiversity and Population Monitoring Methods at University of Oxford
A five-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their ability to conduct bird surveys. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation.
c-js.info/3GvvYxp est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Botanical Identification & using Keys at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A flexible online course with mentor support in plant identification and using botanical keys. The course covers identification of plant components such as reproductive organs, stem, leaf, hairs, flowers, seeds, sepals and bracts and also includes identification of trees and ferns. The course also covers using botanical keys.
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
Botany and its Role in the Ecosystem at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A modular course in plant science, ecology and botanical identification designed for anyone who is keen to learn how to use plant features for accurate identification. The course helps provide a well rounded view of plant science and symbiosis, botanical identification, naming structures and hierarchies (taxonomy), habitats and habitat indicators
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
BSc Conservation Management at Craven College
Gain the practical skills and knowledge required for a career in conservation and wildlife management. This Foundation Degree and Top up BSc (hons) course was developed with input from Conservation practitioners and is taught in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
www.craven-college.ac.uk gthom@craven-college.ac.uk +44 1756 243286
Ecology 1 at Aberystwyth University
Ever wondered why some plants won't grow in your garden and why the 'weeds' (and slugs) thrive? Ecology explains the patterns we see in the natural world and the ways in which people have changed them. This is an essential core topic for any field or conservation ecologist.
Ecotherapy Course at Online
New Ecotherapy Practice course. 100 hour distance learning course. This course covers the following lessons: Nature of Ecotherapy; Theory; Ecotherapy Clients; Intake Assessment, Ecotherapy; Resource; Environment-Based Ecotherapy; Plant-Based Ecotherapy; Animal-Based Ecotherapy; Indoor Ecotherapy; Creativity based Ecotherapy; Holistic Wellness incorporating Ecotherapy
c-js.info/3o19Ynz info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Feeding Animals Self-Study Course at ACS Distance Education
Feeding Animals - self study short course. Learn the essentials of what is required to feed animals. The course has 10 lessons. Introduction to feeding animals, industry opportunities, composition of feed, forage, concentrates, feed additives, managing feed production and supply, feeding small companion animals, pets, livestock, wildlife, eating and nutritional disorders.
c-js.info/3DJIiJ5 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Fish and Amphibian Survey Methods at University of Oxford
A five-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their ability to conduct fish and amphibian surveys. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation.
c-js.info/3nAMvYz est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Forage Management at ACS Distance Education
Learn to better manage forage resources for both livestock and other animals. For farm animals. For wildlife. For sustainable ecosystems. Online course requiring around 100 hours of study. Start at any time to suit you. To manage forage resources, you need to have a good understanding of both the plants growing in an area, and the animals that graze on those plants. It requires an appreciation of plant and animal ecology and the impacts which man can have on that ecology.
c-js.info/3F8coGQ info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Forestry Foundations Online Course at ACS Distance Education
100 hour online course. Learn to grow, harvest and process wood on a farm, woodland or for a native forest. Learn the key principles and practical management of trees in agroforestry and urban forestry. 10% off to CJS members. Enter the promo code - STUDENT - when enrolling.
c-js.info/3ile4mB info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Habitats and Habitat Indicators at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
This short online course covers habitat types in the UK, soil types and indicator plants, as well as exploring effects of pollution on freshwater habitats (eutrophication). The course looks at environmental conditions for growth, habitat types (freshwater, coastal, mountainous, bog, fen, woodland), habitat Indicators and plants for phytoremediation.
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data and GIS (Online) at University of Oxford
Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues with this flexible 10-week online course. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas.
Introduction to Permaculture at Aberystwyth University
This course is a wide-ranging introduction to permaculture as an approach to designing sustainable ways of living and working. It will give a grounding in the core elements of a permaculture design approach including the ethical framework that underpins it and the principles from nature that it draws on.
Invertebrate Biodiversity and Population Monitoring Methods at University of Oxford
A five-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their invertebrate survey skills. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation.
c-js.info/3jK1Jcw est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Landscape Photography at ACS Distance Education
Learn the techniques necessary to capture the individual expressions of each landscape. Learn about special affects, colour richness, photographic terms, & achieving sharpness. Develop your skill in creating different effects, and using different materials and equipment and see the difference show in your pictures. Distance learning. Start any time.
www.acsedu.co.uk info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Mammal and Reptile Survey Methods at University of Oxford
A five-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their ability to conduct mammal and reptile surveys. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation.
c-js.info/3bl8nl0 est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Master of Horticulture (MHort) at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
The RHS is the world's leading gardening charity, and the degree-level Master of Horticulture (MHort) Award has been offered to learners for over 100 years. It is highly regarded in the industry worldwide, and is designed for professional horticulturists looking to advance their knowledge and grow further in their careers. By the end of the award, successful candidates have an overview of the horticultural industry within a global context.
Monitoring and Evaluation for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam
Why do this course? Career starters: Improve your chances of getting your dream conservation job by getting a qualification in a required skill for many conservation positions. Practitioners: Learn how to plan, report on and learn from the impact your work achieves. When is it? 20th June - 25th July 2023 What will I learn? You will learn how to plan and report on monitoring and evaluation activities for any type of conservation project. The course covers how to: Define project success in terms of results, objectives and tolerance limits; Set indicators to track progress and assess project success; Plan monitoring activities to track changes in the situation; Plan evaluation activities to assess how impact was achieved and how much impact was due to the project; Report impact using diagrams and charts; What will my learning experience be like? All our courses are designed using modern adult learning practices that build reflection, relevancy and practice to in all training materials and exercises. At the start of each training week, you will be sent an instructional video that you can watch at your own pace and at a time that suits you best. At the end of each training week there will be a live, expert-led, online group session. This session will enable you to work together with your instructor and fellow trainees to really test out and build your confidence in the approach. The course is run over 5 weeks, with live group sessions every Tuesday starting on 20th June. There are two live session times available each week (10.30am or 5.30pm GMT) to fit with your schedule. The total learning time per week will be 3 to 3.5 hours. Where can I find out more? To find out more about this course and to sign up, click the link. Who is providing this training? WildTeam UK is a not-for-profit charity that designs and delivers training in key skills that help conservationists to increase their impact. So far we have trained nearly 1,500 conservationists from 91 countries.
MSc Sustainable Mountain Development at Perth College UHI
Do you want to understand and make a real difference towards the sustainability of mountain regions? If you are working in, or are interested in mountain areas, this unique part-time online course could be ideal for you.
c-js.info/3Mk5Lnr info.cms@perth.uhi.ac.uk 01738 877761
Plant Biodiversity and Habitat Assessment Methods at University of Oxford
A five-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their ability to conduct vegetation surveys. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation.
c-js.info/2ZAfHqx est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Plant Science: biology, physiology and symbiosis at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
This short online course covers the importance of botany, including plant structure, biology and physiology, growth and reproduction and its role within an ecosystem, exploring symbiosis between plants and fungi, bacteria and insects. The course also covers the food web and plant transport systems (xylem, phloem, transpiration and photosynthesis).
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
Plant Taxonomy Course at ACS Distance Education
Study plant taxonomy. This essential course will help you to recognise a greater number of plants & know when & how to use them. Increase your knowledge of plant families. Understand the advantages of accurate plant identification; but also appreciate the limitations, and occasional contradictions in plant naming.
c-js.info/3DGhh8J info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Project Management for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam
Why do this course? Career starters: Improve your chances of getting your dream conservation job by getting a qualification in a required skill for many conservation positions. Practitioners: Learn how to manage conservation projects more efficiently and in a way that achieves maximum impact. What will I learn? This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists manage conservation projects of any type or size. You will learn how to: Apply a set of practical and ethical principles to guide your project; Assign roles to clarify team structure and decision-making, and improve internal communication and coordination; Split projects into clear phases, from planning through to reporting project outcomes; Use control processes to monitor the progress of your work and adapt to new information and changing conditions; Establish administrative processes to help conduct effective internal meetings and develop high-quality project documents; Standardise reporting to record, evaluate and share the impact of your work, both internally and externally. What will my learning experience be like? In this online training course, we do our best to recreate the best of the interactive and supportive classroom environment, while offering you the flexibility to learn when and where you want. You will be supported throughout by our expert trainers via Zoom and WildHub. The course is run over 6 weeks, with an average of 3.5 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time. Who is providing this training? WildTeam UK is a not-for-profit charity that designs and delivers training in key skills that help conservationists increase their impact. To date, we have trained nearly 1,500 conservationists from 91 countries.
Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam
Why do this course? Career starters: Improve your chances of getting your dream conservation job by getting a qualification in a required skill for many conservation positions. Practitioners: Learn how to create stronger conservation strategies that achieve more impact. What will I learn? Previously called Strategy Development for Wildlife Conservation, this training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists create effective strategies for conservation projects of any type or size. You will learn how to: Assess the current situation, to better understand and document the situation you are trying to change; Plan the impact you want to achieve; Plan the work you will carry out to achieve that impact; Adapt your strategy to your needs and situation. What will my learning experience be like? In this online training course, we do our best to recreate the best of the interactive and supportive classroom environment, while offering you the flexibility to learn when and where you want. You will be supported throughout by our expert trainers via Zoom and WildHub. The course is run over 6 weeks, with an average of 4 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time. Where can I find out more? The next online training course in Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation begins on the 5th June 2023. To find out more and sign up, click the link. Who is providing this training? WildTeam UK is a not-for-profit charity that designs and delivers training in key skills that help conservationists increase their impact. To date, we have trained nearly 1,500 conservationists from 91 countries.
Taxonomy: Plant Naming Rules and Structure at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A short online course in plant naming rules (taxonomy) and hierarchical structure (family, genus and species) covering binomials, subspecies and hybrids and the meaning behind scientific names.
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020