About our certifications, courses & workshops 

Sign up for either the foundation or advanced course or join us for a 1 - 3  day workshop on a specialist topic.

Complete the foundation and advanced courses to gain our full certification in Wetland Managment Vitality and Health.

Both courses take eight weeks to complete, with live discussion sessions every two weeks. Courses contain a combination of self study, webinars, videos, workshops and group discussion on a particular topic, and vary by time commitments and types of additional activities.

  • Twice a year starting Feb 17th
  • Online, Cohort based
  • English
  • $200

Foundation course

The foundation course will run twice a year as a single group cohort. After completing the foundation course, participants can go onto complete the advanced modules. By completing both foundation and advanced courses, participants will gain a full certification in Wetlands Management, Vitality & Health

4 modules over 8 weeks (1x live session every 2 weeks). Approximately 3 hours of self-study per week.

Module 1

Introduction to wetlands characteristics and management strategies

Module 2

The ecology and species of heathly habitats

Module 3

The socio-economic and cultural values of wetlands

Module 4

Essential policies and agreements of wetland management

  • Twice a year, next start date April 20th
  • Online, Cohort based
  • English
  • $200

Advanced Course and Certification

This course is open to all, but to gain full certification in Advanced Wetland Managment Vitality and Health, participants must also complete the foundation course. Interested in learning just one of the topics below? Check out our workshops page.

4 modules over 8 weeks (1 x live session every 2 weeks). Approximately 3 hours of self-study per week

Module 1

Ramsar CEPA, engaging the public on wetlands and facilitating local stakeholder groups.

Module 2

Wetland site management, evaluation & species conservation.

Module 3

Understand the role of blue carbon in your wetland.

Module 4

Preparing for the future of wetland habitats, sites and ecosystems - emerging needs, science + technologies

Online workshops

Free

Practical help with RAMSAR reporting - get yours done effectively and efficiency

  • 14th February 2023, 5th September 2023
  • Online, Cohort based
  • 2 hours
  • English

$300

How to design and operate a wetland centre and reserve

  • 15th-18th November 2022
  • Online, Cohort based
  • 2 days
  • English

Free

How to increase your influence in protecting your wetlands - policy, advocacy and stakeholder management

  • 25th January 2023, 3rd March 2023
  • Online, Cohort based
  • 3 hours
  • English

$300

How to effectively manage your integrated water resources in wetlands: new tools and strategies

  • 3rd March 2023 - 6th March 2023
  • Online, Cohort based
  • 2 days
  • English