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Fascinating Fungi

9 modules
Introductory

Fungi are the most diverse organisms on Earth and contribute much to the rest of the living world including helping plants to gain nutrients and communicate with each other. There are more species of fungi than any other group of living organisms with an estimated 3.8 million species globally and more than 90% of them are yet to be discovered. The largest organism in the world is a fungus. They provide us with over 350 types of food from truffles to quorn. They are capable of breaking down plastics, creating materials similar to plastic, leather and building materials so there are endless other novel uses of fungi. You even have 200 species of fungi found on your feet!

In this course we will delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at the kingdom of fungi and how it differs from other kingdoms on earth, including the roles that fungi play in other kingdoms and in other ecosystems. Together we will look at the wood-wide web and discover how the profound way that fungi changes our understanding of trees and plants.

We will also cover the roles that fungi can and do play in conservation, wildlife law and bioremediation. This course also covers the basics of fungi identification, from which you should understand how to identify fungi in the field using appropriate guides.

Courses modules:

Module 1

– The Third Natural Kingdom: Fungi

Module 2

Fungi Roles

Module 3

– Mycorrhizal fungi and the Wood Wide Web

Module 4

– Fungi in Ecological Consultancy and Wildlife Law

Module 5

– Rewilding and Mycoforestry

Module 6

– The Role of Fungi in Bioremediation

Module 7

– How to Identify Fungi

Module 8

– The Future is Fungi

Module 9

Fungi END OF COURSE QUIZ

Here’s what our students are saying:

Useful links, detailed information, great supporting photos
Claire
Fascinating Fungi is a detailed, interesting course which and gives a great understanding of these incredibly diverse organisms. I learnt loads of information and gained an understanding of how these under valued species can be included in environmental assessments. Loads of really useful follow up links are included, including six ways mushrooms can save the World.
Claire
The course was enjoyable and informative. I found it particularly helpful in how flexible the study time was. You could do one module and then leave it a day or two when you had more time. It has also helped my career prospects.
Tim
Sue searl was very knowledgeable and accommodating
Marley
Flexibility and easy to follow layout.
Michael
Flexibility and easy to follow layout.
Michael
It was very informative and easy to access and navigate.
Tim
I liked the ability to undertake the course at my own pace.
Naomi

FAQs

Can I retake the quiz if I fail?

The final exam is designed to test whether you have learned the appropriate knowledge and skills during this course. If you take the final exam and do not pass, we encourage you to review the course material and ensure you have read, understood and remembered the lessons. We want you to get the most out of this course and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply what you learn to your job or career. You may retake the final test once you have revisited the course material.

Will I still have access to the course materials once I finish the course?

Yes! We want you to get as much out of this course as possible. We encourage you to refer back to your course materials from time to time to refresh your memory and ensure that you are confident on the subject. Therefore, when you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.