Course description
The Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques is a one year, part-time, modular programme offered by the Continuing Professional Development Centre at the University of Oxford. The first module involves a week of face-to-face teaching at the University, and in field locations around the City.
The course aims to train practitioners in ecological survey techniques through an effective mixture of online, face-to-face and experiential learning, equipping students with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to conduct ecological field surveys. It also provides the opportunity to build knowledge, skills and capacity in environmental conservation more generally, and provides participants with the evidence base to guide decision-making in biodiversity conservation and management.
The online modules cover survey techniques for each of the main taxonomic groups
The course operates under the Department for Continuing Education policy on variable intensity of study which enables students to take the course over a maximum of two years. Individual study plans are discussed and confirmed with the Course Director.
A core strength of the programme is its ability to draw on a rich pool of expertise: the teaching is conducted by a highly knowledgeable and diverse team of practitioners and academics, and all the online modules are tutor-led.
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
•Those who are working in the environmental conservation sector, in both developed and developing countries e.g. employees of NGOs and statutory nature conservation organizations, environmental consultants, wildlife conservation officers, environmental re