Develop your wildlife and ecology skills through specialist-led training
Whether you are taking your first steps into natural history, improving your species identification skills, or developing professional ecology knowledge, the Biological Recording Company provides a range of learning opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
Our courses are created and delivered with support from experienced naturalists, national recorders, researchers and conservation specialists. Choose from flexible online learning, live webinars and practical in-person courses.
Online self-study courses
Learn at your own pace
Our online courses allow you to explore specialist topics whenever it suits you. Combining recorded presentations, supporting resources and Q&A content from tutors, these courses provide an opportunity to develop your knowledge at your own pace.
Whether you want to improve your identification skills, discover a new wildlife group or build your biological recording knowledge, our self-study courses provide flexible learning wherever you are.
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Live training webinars
Learn directly from specialists
Join live online training sessions delivered by experienced tutors and subject specialists. Our entoLEARN and Skills For Ecology training webinars combine engaging presentations with opportunities to ask questions and explore topics in more detail.
entoLEARN: Specialist training focused on UK invertebrate identification, biology, ecology and recording.
Skills For Ecology: Practical training covering ecological survey techniques, methods and approaches.
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In-person courses
Learn outdoors with experienced tutors
Develop practical identification and survey skills through hands-on training days, workshops and field-based learning.
Our in-person training provides opportunities to:
- Study wildlife in its natural habitat
- Develop species identification skills
- Learn survey techniques and recording methods
- Meet other naturalists, recorders and conservationists
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Who are our courses for?
Beginner naturalists
Discover the natural world, develop identification skills and learn more about the species around you.
Biological recorders
Improve your knowledge, develop recording skills and contribute valuable data about UK wildlife.
Conservation volunteers
Gain practical skills to support local conservation projects and initiatives.
Ecologists and professionals
Access specialist training to support ecological surveys, professional development and CPD.