Online Nature Enthusiast Course

EcoTraining’s Online Nature Enthusiast Course brings natural ecosystems to life through engaging lectures and practical learning. Designed for all nature lovers, this course offers comprehensive online wildlife classes to deepen your connection with the natural world and inspire you to become a guardian of nature.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Explore 16 natural history subjects, from geology and basic ecology to animal behaviour and conservation management.
• Learn about biomes, botany, weather, and climate.
• Gain insights into astronomy, taxonomy, and the fascinating lives of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

These online wildlife classes are perfect for anyone passionate about understanding and protecting the environment.

Course Format and Structure

Live Lectures: Sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening.

Interactive Features: Q&A sessions and theory reviews with instructors and fellow participants.

Recordings: Access to lecture recordings until the end of the year of enrolment.

Duration: Seven weeks of structured yet flexible learning.

Modules and Lessons

Modules include:

• Geology
• Basic ecology
• Weather and climate
• Introduction to biomes of Southern Africa
• Botany and grasses
• Animal behaviour (including tracks)
• Mammals
• Birds
• Arthropods
• Reptiles
• Astronomy
• Amphibians
• Basic taxonomy 
• Fish
• Conservation management and historical human habitation 

Course Features

Comprehensive Learning: In-depth coverage of all modules with practical theory reviews.
Flexible Access: Watch recorded sessions anytime during your enrolment year.
Certification: FGASA Nature Enthusiast Certificate upon completion.

Instructors and Expertise

Learn from EcoTraining’s expert instructors, who bring decades of hands-on experience and a passion for conservation to your online wildlife classes. Instructor availability may vary, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.

Certification and Accreditation

Upon completing the course and passing the theory exam, participants receive:

A FGASA Nature Enthusiast Certificate.
An EcoTraining Certificate of Participation.

Certificates are issued six to eight weeks after course completion.