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Birdwatching Diploma Course

10 Modules | Lifetime Access | Study Group Access


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Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview

Grab your binoculars, field guide and notebook!

Whether your interest in birds lies with their songs and calls, their beauty and diversity, or you’re seeking a connection with nature, the Birdwatching Diploma Course will guide you in this enriching hobby and engaging with the birdwatching community.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Beginning with an introduction to the subject, you’ll explore some of the important features of birds that birdwatchers look out for, the history of the pastime, birdwatching communities, and the equipment you’ll need and how to use it.

It’s then on to the various methods of bird identification – visual indicators, such as size and colour patterns, and variations of behaviour and sound. We’ll look at birds that are commonly found in the UK and the various classifications of birds and the species within them.

You’ll receive valuable strategies to familiarise yourself with the birds local to your area, including how best to use feeders and birdbaths, and how to plan birdwatching trips to get the most out of them. We’ll also take a deeper look at the birds you can see in the UK during the year depending on the season.

The course concludes with an exploration of the role birds play in our ecosystem, and how you can contribute to bird conservation efforts.

Please note: while this course focuses on UK birds, the knowledge contained within can be used globally.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Understand the equipment you’ll need and how to use it
  • Explore bird identification methods
  • Learn how to use your outdoor space to attract local birds
  • Discover how to plan a birdwatching trip
  • Become aware of how birdwatching changes with seasonal migration
  • Understand the importance of birds for our ecosystems and how to aid conservation

Who is this course for?

If you find yourself captivated by birds, the Birdwatching Diploma Course will help you to discover more about them and help you to further understand and engage with these fascinating creatures.

An inexpensive hobby with a welcoming community, birdwatching is also great for reducing stress levels, as you can enjoy all the benefits of the outdoors or a welcome break in your daily routine by attracting birds to your garden.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, just an eagerness to learn and an internet connection.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.