This course presented by NRTG is designed for individuals across various disciplines who require precise soil classification skills. This online course offers a hands-on approach, where students will engage in live soil texture analysis sessions to gain a thorough understanding of soil textures. Using simple tools, participants will learn various techniques for accurate soil classification...

Presented by NRTG, Wetland Assessment is an applied, two-day, fully online course focusing on the step-by-step process of how to characterize, classify, and delineate wetlands in Canada and the northern United States.

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the...

Writing persuasive proposals is a key skill for people working in consulting, for students in academia, for non-profit organizations seeking funding, and for Indigenous agencies looking to do some work on their land. Winning Proposals is a MicroCourse delivered by NRTG and dedicated to helping those responsible for responding to requests for proposals or grant applications achieve...

In the Plant Identification Level 2 MicroCourse presented by NRTG, participants will delve deeper into important botanical terminology to enhance familiarity with various plants encountered in nature. Attendees will also explore the anatomy of difficult plant groups and discuss which characteristics to note and photograph when initiating species identification.

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Courtenay Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

Cultural Heritage Assessment and Monitoring introduces participants to cultural resource management by providing methods of conducting assessments of traditional plants, wildlife and riparian features. In this course participants will consider pressures on the landscape, the cultural features of the land, and techniques that can be used to protect these features. Additionally, options for both short-term...

Presented by NRTG, Species at Risk is an applied, two-day, fully online course focusing on how to determine which species at risk are known to occur in a particular area, how to identify potential habitat opportunities, and how to assign a relative potential for that species to be present.

In this immersive course by NRTG, participants will dive deep into understanding fish habitat and its critical role across seasons and life stages, with a focus on stream-dwelling salmonids. Presenters will break down habitat units like pools, riffles, runs, and glides, to show how these features support thriving fish populations. Students will also explore the...

NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) addresses the growing demand for skilled and certified guardians employed within communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. This five-week (200-hour) program integrates engaging lectures, applied field training, realistic case studies, scenarios, and exercises to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Presented by NRTG, the two-day Working in and About Water – Legislation, Regulations and Responsibilities course is a comprehensive, fully-online training program designed to address a long-time need to clarify the processes, regulations and constraints involved in working in and around water. This applied program includes online presentation, discussion, break-out groups, and exercises to provide students with...

This Micro-Course presented by NRTG describes ways to assess and interpret collected information to draw inferences on fish use based on habitat in a defensible manner. Participants are assumed to have working knowledge of the standard stream fish habitat assessment methods. This course focusses on interpreting the habitat as: (1) the fish sees it and...