Online Courses

Join millions of people from around the world and learn together. Whether you want to develop as a professional or learn new skills there is a short online course for you.  You can even take your learning further with online programs and degrees.

Future Learn

Check out their Nature and Environmental courses:

  • Natural World
  • Climate change
  • Environmental
  • Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

Typically each course last 2 – 6 weeks and are run by Universities and Colleges from around the world.  Many courses are free to join, or you can upgrade to gain a digital Certificate of Achievement or Statement of Participation when you’re eligible.  You can even take your learning further with online programs and degrees.

National Geographic

“One of the most powerful ways we can create impact is by supporting champions for the environment and the natural world.”

The National Geographic Society is offering Exploring Conservation, a free six-course wildlife conservation series aimed at educating everyone about the importance of conservation and how they can get involved.

The courses have been developed by United for Wildlife and the Zoological Society of London.

The Open University – OpenLearn

OpenLearn is a free learning platform, delivered by The Open University as part of its Royal Charter commitment to support the wellbeing of the community.

Since its launch in 2006, OpenLearn has become an integrated part of The Open University, with the site attracting more than 69 million visitors – many of which go on to make an enquiry about becoming a formal student, strengthening the journey between informal and formal learning.

Produced by The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all OpenLearn courses are free to study. They offer nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas and are available to start right away.

Young African Leaders Initiative

Take free online courses at your own pace and earn personalised certificates in Leadership, Business & Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management and issues such as human rights, good governance, elections and renewable energy.

Each lesson offers video, audio and text transcript options. YALI Network Online Courses are currently offered in English, French, and Portuguese.