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Discover a world of opportunity with our courses, education programs, and career starter pathways, designed for passionate individuals eager to make a difference. Whether you're an aspiring conservationist, a nature enthusiast, or someone looking for a meaningful career change, our programs provide hands-on experience, expert guidance, and invaluable skills to help you thrive.

From veterinary courses and wildlife conservation to underwater photography and conservation career starters, you'll gain practical, life-changing knowledge while receiving full support every step of the way. With mentorship, real-world projects, and a like-minded community, our courses empower you to turn your passion into action and create a lasting impact on the planet.

Courses

REMOTE / ONLINE

Public Speaking for Conservationists

Transform your career by learning to speak like a TED Talker, for greater confidence, employability and conservation impact.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Conservation Career Accelerator

This course is designed to fast-track your journey into the conservation sector by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed. Through expert guidance, practical exercises, and career development strategies, you'll gain the tools to stand out in the competitive job market and make a real impact in the field of conservation.
SOUTH AFRICA

Professional Field Guide Course

Join the ultimate Field Guide Course in South Africa, the world’s premier destination for wildlife training. Immerse yourself in the heart of the African bush, gaining hands-on experience in tracking, ecology, and guiding skills. Led by expert instructors, this intensive program prepares you for a career in conservation or eco-tourism while offering an unforgettable adventure in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
REMOTE / ONLINE

How to Get a Conservation Job

Learn how to quickly, and easily start your career as a professional wildlife conservationist with Conservation Careers.
SPAIN, MADAGASCAR, BELIZE, INDONESIA

PADI Open Water Diving

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure, and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. At the first level, Open Water Diver, divers gain basic knowledge of skills, equipment use, and theory for diving to a recommended depth of 18 meters/60 feet. Once certified as an Open Water Diver, PADI will send you a digital Open Water license card.  This certification card allows you to dive around the world and never expires!
REMOTE / ONLINE

The Conservation Professional Development Programme

The Conservation Professional Development Programme is a totally new coaching programme proven to significantly improve the wellbeing, impact, and career direction of conservation professionals. The programme is targeted towards early and mid-career conservation professionals - from across the globe. All staff from within a conservation organisation – including support staff – are welcome to apply for a place.
REMOTE / ONLINE

How to Apply for Any Conservation Job

Applications Can Be Hard, Don't Go It Alone Loneliness. Knowledge gaps. No peer group for support. No direct access to experts. Relentless distractions. Fear of rejection. Burn-out. Job seekers, applying for conservation jobs, battle these struggles every day. These struggles can lead to unfocused action, wasted time, poor decision making, and feelings of overwhelm. Sometimes it can feel like you need to be a superhuman to succeed in the conservation sector. Faced with these struggles, it’s no wonder why 85% of job seekers suffer burn-out, and often fall short of securing their dream jobs. Applying for jobs is not easy, and success cannot be guaranteed. But the probability of success – securing a paid job within the conservation sector – can be dramatically improved by following a proven step-by-step process, joining forces with others who share similar goals, and enjoying the support of the experts at Conservation Careers.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Communications Strategy Development for Conservation Projects (Advanced Level)

Learn how to develop a strong and effective communications strategy, equipping yourself with the skills to engage diverse audiences, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change. By mastering these essential techniques, you'll enhance your employability and make a greater impact as a conservationist in today's competitive field.
SPAIN, BELIZE

PADI Underwater Photography

Capture the breath-taking sights to be found in the world beneath the waves. Being able to capture these moments, whilst scuba diving, is a skill that every aspiring marine conservation should pursue. This course also counts towards the Advanced Open Water Diver course and your Master Scuba Diver rating.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Communications for Conservation Projects (Foundation Level)

Learn how to plan and deliver effective communications activities; making you more employable and impactful as a professional conservationist. Develop the skills that employers are looking for in 41% of conservation jobs across the globe.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Conservation Project Management & Design

Gain key skills in managing and designing conservation projects using the Conservation Standards – the leading approach within the sector.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Fundraising for Conservation Projects

Turn your ideas into reality and have more impact in your career by learning valuable skills in conservation fundraising.
REMOTE / ONLINE

Conservation Career Kick-Starter

Start your career in wildlife conservation with our unique programme of training, support community & jobs. Getting started can be hard. Don't go it alone.
NEW ZEALAND

Rainforest Explorer Program

Dive into the heart of New Zealand’s lush rainforests on this thrilling 7-day journey! Trek through ancient, moss-covered trails, encounter rare wildlife, and immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes teeming with life. From hidden waterfalls and pristine rivers to towering ferns and sacred Māori sites, each day brings a new adventure. Guided by expert conservationists, you'll uncover the secrets of this unique ecosystem, all while supporting sustainable travel and conservation efforts. Get ready to awaken your inner explorer—New Zealand’s rainforest is calling!
NEPAL

Organic Agriculture Training Program

Sign up to our Sustainable Agriculture Development Program in Nepal and learn, support and experience local farmers in creating eco-friendly, resilient farming systems. This hands-on experience will introduce you to organic farming, permaculture techniques, and community-led sustainability initiatives. Work alongside rural communities to promote food security, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land use while immersing yourself in Nepal’s rich culture and stunning landscapes.
BELIZE

PADI Underwater Navigator

Master the art of underwater navigation with the PADI Underwater Navigator Course! Hone your skills in compass use, natural navigation, and advanced techniques to explore the depths with confidence. Never get lost again—take control of your dive adventures!
BELIZE

PADI Specialties with Marine Conservation Focuses

Dive deeper into marine conservation with PADI Specialties designed to protect our oceans! From Coral Reef Conservation to Invasive Lionfish, these courses equip you with the skills to make a real impact while exploring the underwater world. Become a certified eco-diver and help safeguard marine life with every dive!
BELIZE

PADI Deep Diver

The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving. Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 18 meters/60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 40 meters/130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.
COSTA RICA, REMOTE / ONLINE

Learn Spanish

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica Immerse yourself in the Spanish language with our learn Spanish course, designed for all levels. Choose between onsite learning in Costa Rica, where you’ll experience full cultural immersion, practice with native speakers, and explore the rich heritage of the region, and enjoy the tropical beach vibes or online learning from the comfort of your home, with interactive lessons led by experienced instructors. Whether you want to enhance your travel experience, boost your career, or simply learn a new language, this course provides an engaging and flexible way to master Spanish.
MADAGASCAR, BELIZE

PADI Dive Master

The Divemaster certification (DM) places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Fewer than 2% of divers ever achieve this rating. The course will develop leadership skills and deepen your knowledge of diving.
MADAGASCAR, BELIZE

PADI Rescue Diving Course

The Rescue diver course is a fantastic way to further improve one’s skills as a safe diver in the water. Students will learn how to recognize and avoid potential hazards, control an emergency situation both in and out of the water and participate in role playing scenarios of both responsive and unresponsive divers. These advanced skills mould students into a safe and responsible diver with the ability to handle any situation in a calm and controlled manner. This course teaches the value of the safety standards we practice here at MRCI.
MADAGASCAR, BELIZE

PADI Emergency First Response

PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) diving course is an intense course covering first aid procedures as well as primary and secondary care. Students will learn how to effectively manage stressful accident situations in an efficient and calm manner. Accident scenarios and role playing is a fun and safe way to learn these unique and beneficial skills and information. This not only benefits one as a diver but will also be of benefit in everyday life.
MOROCCO

Learn French

Learn French in Morocco or from Home! Immerse yourself in the French language with our Learn French course, designed for all levels. Choose between onsite learning in Morocco, where you’ll experience full cultural immersion, practice with native speakers, and explore the rich heritage of the region, or online learning from the comfort of your home, with interactive lessons led by experienced instructors. Whether you want to enhance your travel experience, boost your career, or simply learn a new language, this course provides an engaging and flexible way to master French.
MOROCCO

Learn Arabic

Learn Arabic in Morocco or from Home! Immerse yourself in the Arabic language with our Learn Arabic course, designed for all levels. Choose between onsite learning in Morocco, where you’ll experience full cultural immersion, practice with native speakers, and explore the rich heritage of the region, or online learning from the comfort of your home, with interactive lessons led by experienced instructors. Whether you want to enhance your travel experience, boost your career, or simply learn a new language, this course provides an engaging and flexible way to master Arabic.
SPAIN

Nature & Wildlife Photography Workshop

Through the Looking Glass - The ability to take a good photograph is infinitely useful across all professional disciplines. Conservation is no different. A photo tells a story of a thousand words, especially ringing true when it comes to raising awareness and making REAL difference in the world of conservation. This is why we believe that knowing the basics of photography can help you in any career path or it might just turn out to be your new favourite hobby.
SPAIN

Nature Guiding

EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN -  Tourism is the biggest industry in the world, and the most exciting! Eco-Tourism, showing respect for Culture, Nature and the Environment is the fastest growing section of this expanding industry.
SPAIN

​​ Film Making Workshop

STORYTELLING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE We believe a vital skill in life is being able to honestly and impartially tell stories from people, cultures, communities and nature all over the world. Filmmaking is an invaluable skill in all professions, especially in conservation and research. This course will enable you to enhance your filmmaking skill and tell stories that make a REAL difference.
SPAIN

RYA Powerboat Course

The feeling of the wind in your hair on the open ocean, driving your own boat, is a feeling that is pretty hard to beat! This course enables you to rent out a small power boat anywhere in the world. You maybe wish to drive a RIB, have bought your first sports boat or need a certificate to drive a powerboat up to 10m - if you can answer yes to any of these questions then this internationally recognised two-day course is for you.
SPAIN

PADI Scientific Diving

Knowledge and curiosity are the pillars upon which all discovery is built. The Research Diver course will enhance your knowledge of underwater ecosystems and aquatic life. Combined with your own natural curiosity, you will find that you see much more in the reef or kelp forests than ever before.
SPAIN, BELIZE

PADI Aware Fish Identification

"What was that fish?" is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You’ll enjoy your dives even more when you recognise the creatures that you see and can identify the main fish families and their characteristics.
SPAIN, MADAGASCAR, BELIZE, INDONESIA

PADI Advanced Open Water Diving

Fed up of being turned down by potential employers in the field of marine conservation because you don’t have a dive license? Then get your PADI scuba certification with us at a stunning locations to choose from where the sun shines all year round!
REMOTE / ONLINE

Online Virtual Volunteering

Help gibbons from the comfort of your home! Join our virtual volunteer team and help support gibbon conservation at your own pace. A minimum 6 months commitment but you get to choose what you’re able to do, and it can be as little as 2 hours a week!
SPAIN

Identifying Cetaceans

Hoping to own the skills of being an exceptional cetacean detective? Get to know how to take the ideal fin shot and identify the specific whale or dolphin by name! This course will offers an introduction into the Fin Identification process of  resident cetaceans species such as Short-finned Pilot Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins.
SPAIN

Land Based Cetacean Research

The Future of Cetacean Research - It’s not always easy spotting cetaceans from a boat in a vast expanse of sea. That’s why this unique course was set up at a land based research station overlooking a wide area of the sea in the search for our cetacean comrades.

Travel Roots offers immersive educational experiences for enthusiastic travellers who want to gain hands-on skills while exploring breathtaking destinations. We believe in transforming lives through volunteering, adventures and meaningful journeys. We strive to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities by offering eco-friendly experiences that combine travel, learning and giving back. Our education courses do just this, providing you with a one-of-a-kind experience where you can learn about a particular topic you are interested in and grow as a person. When you head on an adventure of a lifetime with our courses, you can immerse yourself in new experiences, local culture and build lasting relationships with others on your journey and with the locals. This all contributes to developing your knowledge and skills, as well as allowing you to grow as a person through different perspectives, way of life and culture. Whether you're passionate about marine life, wildlife conservation, photography, or veterinary sciences, these courses can give you the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills. Each course offers a unique educational experience that you can’t get anywhere else, connecting you to industry leaders and professionals to gain the most out of your learning. From diving courses abroad to wildlife photography courses abroad, Travel Roots provides an enjoyable way to learn and meet new people while experiencing the world through travel. We also offer remote/online courses to build your skills from the comfort of your own home or on your travels with our volunteer projects, allowing you to squeeze in vital learning whenever you want! Explore our fantastic courses for you to gain an education like no other and be prepared to make a difference. Exploring the Deep Blue Sea with Our Diving Courses Abroad If you are interested in everything to do with the deep blue sea and are fascinated by marine life and what lies beneath the ocean, then our diving courses abroad are perfect for you. Our diving courses take you to some of the most stunning parts of the world with crystal blue waters and plenty of amazing marine life to uncover and learn about. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced diver looking to gain your certifications, these courses give you the perfect mixture of adventure and education. You can learn basic and essential diving techniques and get to know all about marine ecosystems and their importance to the world. Delve into the unknown of the vast sea, which covers the majority of our beautiful world, and uncover the mysteries that lie on the seabed. You can even understand the essential conservation efforts in many parts of the world for marine life, such as saving the turtles and coral reef restoration. Develop your knowledge and skills with hands-on diving training, exploring vibrant underwater worlds, and take full advantage of the professional diving opportunities this course gives. Capture the World & your Experiences Through Photography Courses Abroad For budding photographers or those who are passionate about photography, you can take your skills to a whole new level with our photography courses abroad. These courses are expert led in gorgeous landscapes, showing the beauty the world has to offer. You can travel to scenic locations that are highly photogenic and practice your photography skills, capturing stunning cityscapes and vibrant wildlife in lush jungles and forest areas. Throughout your time on these courses, you can refine your techniques and meet like-minded people to build strong relationships with that can last a lifetime. You can learn through a hands-on learning approach with experts while uncovering serene marvels and hidden gems of the world, taking you to unique destinations that you may never have uncovered before. Capture unforgettable memories of the beautiful places you’ve seen for you to treasure and even brush up on your skills in your free time by capturing moments with your peers. If you don’t have a lot of time to travel and learn, but you are very interested in photography, don’t worry as Travel Roots also has short photography courses abroad available. These teach the skills you gain in other courses, but in a more intensive way to fit into a shorter time. These cover the majority of skills you need that can be taken away with you to work on. You can look at lighting, storytelling and composition and feel rewarded once you finish the course. Learn About Animal Care with Our Veterinary Courses Abroad Animal care is a highly rewarding role that is also intense. Those who are passionate about animals and their welfare will love learning veterinary science with our veterinary courses abroad. Gain a unique opportunity to get practical experience with animal care in a real-world setting, allowing you to learn while doing. These courses place you in animal rescue centres, wildlife rehabilitation facilities and veterinary clinics to let you work alongside industry professionals. You can understand a range of diverse animals and their requirements to be happy and healthy while nursing animals back to health during your time on the course. Provide essential medical care to animals in need, such as assisting with routine check-ups and learning about medicines. Our courses will give you a valuable and knowledgeable experience for animal lovers and aspiring veterinarians. Protect the Planet with Wildlife Conservation Conservation is an important part of protecting the planet and improving the environment for wildlife and plants to thrive. Every conservation project helps to create a happier and healthier world for everyone, keeping wildlife safe from dangers that are inflicted upon them. If you want to make a difference to the environment and the planet, you can take part in our specialised wildlife conservation courses abroad. You can learn about animal behaviour, ecosystem management and conservation strategies, delving deep into the importance of conservation projects and how you can start a career in this field. These courses give you a rare chance to work with biologists and conservationists in the field to gain a clear understanding of the ins and outs of wildlife conservation. Conduct research with the experts and like-minded people who share the same core values as you and help to protect endangered species. You can make lasting connections with others who strive to provide a greener future, just like you, and gain new perspectives through this educational experience. Save the lives of countless species on these courses and be equipped with vital knowledge of conservation so you can flourish in this field. Why Choose Travel Roots? Travel Roots is committed to providing meaningful travel experiences that combine education, adventure and conservation. Our courses not only equip you with valuable skills but also give you a deeper appreciation for the environment, wildlife and cultural diversity. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, explore a new passion, or simply embark on a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience, Travel Roots has courses to spark your interest. Contact us for more information and start your journey today!

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