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Our training programme
Our training courses are designed for everyone—from interested individuals to conservationists and ecological consultants— whether for personal interest or professional development.
Bob Cowley leading a tracks and signs workshop
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View our range of free mini-course here.
Join us to develop your skills and contribute to a better future for mammals!
We offer a diverse range of courses (both in-person and online), including species introduction courses, practical field-craft workshops, mammal identification, and survey techniques. Our curriculum covers key areas such as ecology & biology, law, technical skills, handling, and surveying to meet all your mammal training needs.
We also offer bespoke courses tailored for groups or consultancies, and we will work closely with you to meet your specific requirements. Our courses are delivered by a network of expert freelance trainers. If you're interested in joining our team, please get in touch.
For more information or to explore a mammal-related subject not currently covered, please contact our us at training@themammalsociety.org.
Golden Ticket Scheme
This initiative is designed to support individuals from underrepresented groups in conservation, helping you gain new skills, share your experiences, and inspire others to join the mission of protecting mammals and their habitats.
What’s on Offer?
We’re giving away up to 10 Golden Tickets to attend any Mammal Society one-day training course (available both in-person and online). The Golden Ticket covers the full ticket fee for the course, but please note that residential and two-day courses, as well as travel and accommodation costs, are not included.
Application Windows
There are two chances to apply:
Window 1: Opens January 2025, closes 31st January 2025.
Window 2: Opens June 2025, closes 30th June 2025.
Who Can Apply?
This scheme is open to everyone, but priority will be given to applicants who:
Identify with underrepresented demographics in conservation (e.g., ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background).
Live in rural or underserved regions.
Are career changers or have limited access to conservation training opportunities.
If you’re not selected during the first application window, don’t worry—you can apply again in the second!
How to Apply
To apply, follow these simple steps:
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the online form with your contact and demographic information: Apply Here.
Answer Three Key Questions: Share your passion and ideas by responding to the following (250 words max per question):
Why are you interested in mammals and mammal conservation?
How would attending the selected training course benefit you?
What ideas do you have for sharing your experience?
You can submit your answers in text format via the online form or as a short video (max 10 minutes) emailed to training@themammalsociety.org.
For detailed guidance, refer to the Golden Tickets Applicant Guidance Sheet (PDF).
What Happens Next?
Once applications close:
Selection Process: Submissions will be scored based on enthusiasm, the potential benefits of the course, and creative ideas for sharing experiences.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified via email within two weeks of the application deadline.
Training: Successful applicants will attend the training course of their choice.
Content Creation: Recipients will share their training journey through a blog, social media posts, or articles to inspire others.
Participant Testimonials
"I completed the course feeling inspired to learn as much as possible about Dormice and to pursue a license so I can best help with their conservation." - attendee on our Dormouse Ecology and Conservation course.
"It wasn't confusing or overwhelming, it was all relevant and factual making it easy to follow and understand." - attendee on our Beaver Ecology and Conservation course.
"Lee’s wealth of practical experience was clear in how he presented information and also his responses to questions from the group. Slides were professional and helpful, and his manner friendly and open. For me, it was invaluable to be able to learn in this format with such an expert." - attendee of our Otter Ecology, Conservation and Mitigation Course.
"Really great presentation, thank you for focusing on this topic - it's not always easy finding material related specifically to conservation detection dog teams and I love learning from other practitioners in the field and staying up-to-date!" - attendee on our online Best Practice Use of Detection Dogs in Conservation course.
"Ric's passion for bones came through. The presentation was brilliant and I just loved it. It has given me other aspects to think about and I will be reading about bones now everywhere I go. Brilliant talk. Really could have listened more so will be looking for further bone talks by Ric." - attendee of our Winter Webinar: Osteological Oddities