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  • Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & North Vancouver

    Online/North Vancouver BC

    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 North Vancouver Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the...

  • Ichthyology – Online

    Online

    The two-day, fully-online Ichthyology course presented by NRTG provides a comprehensive overview of fish phylogeny, ecology, and physiology. Participants will develop the foundation for studying and managing fisheries and evaluating biological requirements for fish habitat restoration projects.

  • Avenza Maps for Planning, Navigating & Collecting Data for Environmental Use – Online

    Online

    Navigating in the field has become more efficient with the evolution of new technologies in the environmental sector. Applications like Avenza Maps enable users to access their current GPS location while in the field, making travel and data collection easier. This course delivered by NRTG will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional...

  • Land Guardian Program – Online

    Online

    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.

  • Drone Applications in Environmental Surveying – Online

    Online

    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been increasing in popularity over the last few years for surveying, photo/video capture, and digitizing data of environmental conditions from stream bottoms to treetops. This tool has provided unprecedented and customized landscape level views and analyses to a large range of environmental professionals and technicians. The...

  • Advanced Fish Sampling – Online

    Online

    Effectively capturing and sampling of fish is a practiced skill and with experience the practitioner learns how to set nets and traps effectively to increase their catch. NRTGs Advanced Fish Sampling MicroCourse is intended for that purpose, to draw on decades of experience capturing and sampling fish to provide students tips, tricks, and strategies to not only...

  • Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Cochrane

    Online/Cochrane , Canada

    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 Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

  • Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & Terrace

    Online/Terrace , Canada

    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 Terrace Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

  • Construction Monitoring — Water Quality and Assessment – Online

    Online

    Discover the intricate interplay between human actions and water quality in this Construction Monitoring MicroCourse presented by NRTG. Participants will explore how anthropogenic activities, both in and around watercourses, can create dirty water, adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems.

  • Wetland Plant Identification – Online

    Online

    Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that have been disappearing from the landscape for decades. Understanding and documenting the vegetation within them is essential for various reasons. This course presented by NRTG is designed to assist participants on their journey to comprehend the plant species present in these wetlands. Presenters will start by exploring the terminology required...

  • Working in and About Water – Online

    Online

    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...

  • Construction Monitoring — Spill Prevention and Response at the Construction Site – Online

    Online

    At NRTG’s Spill Prevention and Response at the Construction Site micro-course, participants will learn best practices for safely storing, handling, and swiftly responding to spills involving releases of fuels, hydraulic fluids, coolant, battery acid, and other hazardous liquids. The training showcases cutting-edge equipment and materials, ensuring attendees are equipped with the latest tools and knowledge...