The Ecology Academy
Online learning to help you get ahead in ecology
Professional training
by professional ecologists
It's a fact that many graduate ecologists struggle to secure that all-important first job. Competition, lack of real experience and absence of key skills can make it challenging to get the job you really want. Continuing to develop professionally may also take a back seat because 'real life' gets in the way. We teach the skills every professional ecologist needs in order to secure that job or bring greater value to the company you work for.
Popular courses
Ecology training
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QField for Ecologists
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This course introduces surveyors to QField, an open-source mobile GIS mapper which works alongside the QGIS. It allows for efficient electronic data capture in the field, such as habitat mapping as well as capturing species information.
£180
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Introduction to QGIS for Ecologists
CourseAn introduction to QGIS for ecologists is for anyone who needs 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.
£180
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Career Workshop for Aspiring Ecological Consultants: 2024
CourseLooking to secure your first or next role as an ecological consultant within the UK? Then this short course is for you. Join us as we delve into the all-important CV, cover letter and how to create a career-focused on-line presence.
£45
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Habit Building
CourseDo you get frustrated when you start something with the great intention to make good on your actions and find you suddenly give up as 'real life' gets in the way? This course will help you create sticky habits that will last a lifetime.
£9.90
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Essential QGIS & QField
BundleWe have combined our introduction to QGIS for ecologist with our latest QField for Ecologists course. Get this complimentary package today!
£320
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Career Accelerator for Aspiring Ecological Consultants: NTU 2023
CourseA fully immersive industry-designed four-week professional development course exclusively for students from Nottingham Trent University looking to secure their first role as an ecological consultant within the UK.
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Fundamentals
Course4.8 average rating (10 reviews)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.
£90
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Introduction to Bryophytes
CourseThis course introduces this ancient group of plants, gives lots of reasons why they deserve your love and adoration, goes through basic identification features and looks at some of our most common species. Enjoy 90 days of access any time!
£45
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Ecological Consultancy Business Owners Group
CourseA discussion and action group for ecological consultancy business owners. Themed discussions to help us all be a force for good.
New to online courses and unsure of their value?
Here's a brief summary of why online courses work better than live events.
Online courses can have a deeper impact on people’s lives than attending a one-day workshop, where a lot of the theory and the amount of content goes over people’s heads.
Most one-day courses are about 4-5 hours of content. People forget up to 90% of the content if it is not recalled more than once.
Most people leave the event or classroom and are immediately consumed with travelling plans and checking messages and emails and never get the course material or their notes out again. An online course can have a deeper impact than a 60-minute keynote speech.
IBM found that participants learn five times more material in online learning courses using multimedia content than in traditional face to face courses.
Reviews
Here are some of the comments our awesome students are saying about our courses. Enrol today and join them!
Excellent course
Ella Milne
This is a brilliant course - really easy to follow and understand. Great material and links added within the modules. I would highly recommend for anyone lo...
Read MoreThis is a brilliant course - really easy to follow and understand. Great material and links added within the modules. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to start a career in ecological consultancy.
Read LessBrilliant Introduction to PEA
Courtenay Dubock
I really enjoyed this introduction to PEA especially the presentation and video format. An easy to follow run through from desk study to report writing with ...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this introduction to PEA especially the presentation and video format. An easy to follow run through from desk study to report writing with a demo of using MAGIC to create a site map. Would definitely recommend for career starters.
Read LessBrilliant
Samiya Roache
Definitely a very helpful guide to refresh your memory, learn from scratch or just to refer back to when analysing bat data.
Definitely a very helpful guide to refresh your memory, learn from scratch or just to refer back to when analysing bat data.
Read LessExcellent
jeanette bryden
Good and a great refresher to help get started at the start of bat seasons
Good and a great refresher to help get started at the start of bat seasons
Read LessExcellent Fundamentals Course
Chris Stanley
Really good fundamentals course on Preliminary Ecology Appraisals. Great for anyone who has limited knowledge in this area and wants to learn more!
Really good fundamentals course on Preliminary Ecology Appraisals. Great for anyone who has limited knowledge in this area and wants to learn more!
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bethany stonier
Having only just started my career as an ecologist, this comprehensive course breaks down all the steps needed to undertake a bat roost survey efficiently. T...
Read MoreHaving only just started my career as an ecologist, this comprehensive course breaks down all the steps needed to undertake a bat roost survey efficiently. There are plenty of examples provided, external links to follow and advice on how to continue your learning. Help is also on hand if needed in the useful discussion section. Would recommend this course to anyone starting a career in ecology and bat work. Thanks for the great course!
Read LessThis course will put you on the right path
Guy Ostler
To cut a long story short, this course has provided me with a roadmap with which to gain a career in ecological consultancy. When I started the course, I bar...
Read MoreTo cut a long story short, this course has provided me with a roadmap with which to gain a career in ecological consultancy. When I started the course, I barely knew where to start as regards building skills that an employer would desire. Now, after taking the course, I feel I have a 'direction' to travel in, and have a focussed, targeted plan to put into action. An excellent course that I would hugely recommend to anybody looking to start a career in ecological consultancy.
Read LessExcellent course
Chris Rhodes
This provided a wonderful grounding for understanding what is required to gain a role in ecological consultancy and how to do a good job once that goal is ac...
Read MoreThis provided a wonderful grounding for understanding what is required to gain a role in ecological consultancy and how to do a good job once that goal is achieved.
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The emotional cycle of change
When you are seeking your first job or go through career change it can cause a huge upheaval in your emotional stance. There can be many different reasons for a career change, whether or not it is your choice or if you have been made redundant from your job. Losing and changing your job is actually ranked as one of the situations that can cause high levels of stress. Either way, you will most likely go through, what professionals have termed, the Emotional Cycle of Change.
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