Explore Community-Led Forest Conservation in 2026: Free Beginner E-Learning Course With Certificate from RECOFTC

Explore a free, self-paced online course that introduces the fundamentals of community forestry and issues a certificate upon completion.

What it offers

• Free beginner-level online course on community forestry
• Certificate available upon successful completion

Who can apply

• Beginner-level course; no advanced knowledge required
• Open to a broad range of learners, including:
  • Students interested in forestry and environmental studies
  • Early-career environmental professionals
  • Community development practitioners
  • Conservation practitioners
  • Climate and sustainability enthusiasts
  • NGO and development sector workers
  • Researchers interested in natural resource governance
  • Forestry and natural resource management professionals
  • Community-based organization members

What you'll do

• Learn the fundamental principles of community forestry
• Explore why local communities are important to forest management and conservation
• Study different models and approaches to community forestry
• Examine key challenges and opportunities for strengthening community participation
• Understand the relationship between communities and forest resources
• Cover broader issues surrounding sustainable forest management

How to apply

• Access the course through the official RECOFTC learning platform or the course link provided by the organization
• Enrollment deadline: 18 December 2026

Good to know

• The course is designed to be completed at your own pace
• The certificate can be included in CVs, professional profiles, or portfolios to demonstrate continuing professional development