Free online courses from Department of Conservation
Expand your knowledge with online courses that can be done by anyone, anytime, and are free of charge.
This course provides a broad understanding of the fundamentals of biodiversity and DOC’s management approach. This understanding is vital for anyone who works in conservation.
The Animal Ecology course covers the differences between native and introduced animal species, how animals interact with each other, and why long-term predator control is vital.
The Bird Identification course will help you identify the 10 New Zealand forest birds most commonly recorded during five minute bird counts.
This course explains recreation management on public conservation land with the goal of getting more people participating in the outdoors.
Use this online tool to assess your ability to identify birds.
This course raises awareness about the Phytophthora agathidicida (PA) pathogen which causes kauri dieback disease. It covers the good hygiene practices necessary to support the health of kauri.