Online Tracking Enthusiast Course

Description

Interactive Wildlife Tracking Course for Nature Enthusiasts

EcoTraining’s Online Tracking Enthusiast Course introduces you to the art of animal tracking. This comprehensive wildlife tracking course covers identifying tracks, interpreting animal gaits, and understanding behaviour. Perfect for anyone eager to deepen their connection with wildlife.

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain skills in:

• Identifying and interpreting animal tracks and signs.
• Understanding animal gaits and behaviour.
• Tracking the Big 5 and small mammals.
• Learning about birds’ tracks and signs.

This wildlife tracking course equips you with the knowledge needed for safe and effective tracking on foot, including recognising key signs of potentially dangerous animals.

Course Format and Structure

Live Lectures: Sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 18:00 – 20:00 (GMT+2) (South African time).

Recorded Access: Revisit lectures anytime during the enrolment year.

Duration: Four weeks of structured learning.

Modules and Lessons

The course covers 10 Modules and 11 live sessions, including:

• Introduction to tracking: Part 1
• Introduction to tracking: Part 2
• Track morphology
• Animal gaits & behaviour
• Tracking the Big 5
• Small mammal footprints
• Ungulate footprints
• Birds’ track and signs
• The tracking immersion & Q&A

All the online lectures will be done via Zoom (To download Zoom – click here)

Course Features

Interactive Content: Live Q&A sessions, theory reviews, and workbook support.

Flexible Access: Recorded sessions available until the end of your enrolment year.

Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned field guides with years of tracking experience.

Course Specific Details

In this course, you’ll also benefit from the following:

• Assistance from a qualified lecturer 
• Technical support
• Student support
• WhatsApp group for class
• EcoTraining Assessment after the course

Instructors and Expertise

Our wildlife tracking course instructors bring decades of expertise in animal tracking, behaviour, and conservation. While instructors may vary, each offers unique insights and teaching styles to enhance your learning experience.

Certification and Accreditation

Upon successful completion, participants will:

Receive an EcoTraining Certificate of Participation.
Gain practical skills in wildlife tracking for recreational or professional pursuits.
No qualification gained – this is for tracking enthusiasts only.

Certificates are issued six weeks after completing the course.