Introduction to bats is a beginner-friendly course designed to give you an insight into these fascinating creatures.
Are you interested in bats and want to know more? Or are you working towards your bat licence? This self-study online course will cover the background knowledge of bat ecology, conservation, threats and legislation required to get a bat licence.
Before you book this course you may want to do our more comprehensive Bat Ecology and Surveying online course instead. It’s much better value and includes this course and much more!
Course Description:
This course is delivered via video hosted by Sue Searle BSc PGDip MCIEEM. Sue is the head tutor at ETUK, has over 20 years of experience as a bat ecologist in the UK and has helped countless people get their bat licence.
Topics covered in this course:
- Bat taxonomy and relationships to other mammals
- Bat biology including adaptations, life strategies, senses, physiological specialisations.
- Reproduction in bats
- Bat food, feeding and echolocation
- Seasons, roost sites, hibernation, maternity colonies.
- Bat conservation – threats to bats including habitat loss, loss of roosts, pesticides and persecution
- Understanding bats and rabies
- Bats and the law – legal status and licences
At the end of the course you will take a quiz and if you get over 70% you receive a certificate.
To successfully apply for your bat licence, you will need to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and survey experience. This course is designed to give you the background knowledge of bats that you will need. You will also need to put time and effort into learning survey techniques and gaining experience. Read more on getting your bat licence.
Module 1
Introduction to Bats – Video
Module 2
Introduction to Bats END OF COURSE QUIZ
A great introduction to bats with good coverage of a large range of subjects
Jam packed with useful and interesting information for anyone starting a career in bat ecology
I have recently completed the online Introduction to Bats course which was fantastic. It was a very informative course and delivered very well, and I really liked the fact that I could stop and make notes at my own speed and research around the topic also. I really did learn a lot from the course and it has really encouraged me to do more of your courses so I can build upon this new knowledge, so thank you.
The teaching is excellent. It’s clear, precise and easy to follow. The knowledge from Sue is fantastic and it’s taught in a very understandable way with no rush. It’s been really good and I feel I’ve been able to retain the information well because of the way the course has been taught.
I liked the course, it was very comprehensive. I’m surprised how much I enjoyed the online elements of the course, I thought I would do better in a face to face course but honestly being able to go at my own pace is really working for me as I can spend time on the bits I find tricky as they come up rather than making a note to look things up later… I like the YouTube videos, being able to pause or even speed up the video to match my pace works well for me. I do feel like I learnt a lot. I would 100% recommend the course to others
Depth of knowledge was excellent.
Useful links, detailed information, great supporting photos
Flexibility and easy to follow layout.
I liked the ability to undertake the course at my own pace.
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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.
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.
