Courses in Biodiversity

The National Biodiversity Data Centre’s “Ireland’s Biodiversity Learning Platform” (learn.biodiversityireland.ie) is a free, online hub offering a wide range of self‑paced courses on Ireland’s wildlife and habitats.

Designed for beginners and citizen scientists, it features modules on butterflies, bumble‑ and mining bees, hoverflies, ants, spiders, marine intertidal life, school‑ground ecology, and pollinator‑friendly farming learn.biodiversityireland.ielearn.biodiversityireland.ielearn.biodiversityireland.ie. Each course includes identification guides, recording protocols, and practical monitoring projects—all geared toward hands‑on engagement and data contribution.

Developed by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, the platform supports Ireland’s biodiversity recording efforts and promotes public awareness through structured, accessible learning learn.biodiversityireland.ielearn.biodiversityireland.ie.