FAQs
Who is the intended audience for your programs?
Our programs are designed for several groups of individuals without prior experience: industry professionals, government, academia including current students, Indigenous learners, community stakeholders, and international students.
All participants must be a minimum age of eighteen (18) at the time of registration.
Do you offer specialized training?
NRTG provides specialized training tailored for professionals in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Our courses focus on essential environmental and field skills designed to meet industry needs.
How much do your programs cost?
Our costs vary by program. Please refer to the course of interest for specific cost information.
Where do you deliver your in-person training programs?
NRTG delivers in-person training programs in Canada. If you are interested in having NRTG bring any program to your community or organization, please contact us for more information. Depending on the course topic, we deliver our programs year-round. Please refer to the course of interest for more information.
We offer our online training programs in North America and Europe.
Do you offer training for the oil, gas, and energy resource sector?
NRTG’s specialized programs equip professionals in the oil, gas, and energy industries with the skills to address environmental challenges, implement sustainable practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong community partnerships.
How long are your training programs?
Our programs range in length from two days to five weeks in duration. Please refer to the specific course of interest on our All Courses page for more information.
Who instructs your training programs?
NRTG instructors are industry leading professionals and educators with extensive experience as practitioners and educators. Our team members bring years of experience and knowledge to each course, focusing on the ‘need to know’ vs ‘nice to know’ content. Learn more about our team via this page.
What steps do I take to register a single seat in one of your courses?
To register for a course:
1. Visit our All Courses page and find a course that interests you. If there are upcoming sessions, they will be listed on the course page.
2. You can also check our Calendar page to see all upcoming courses.
3. Once you find the session you want to register for, leave the quantity of seats to 1 and proceed to checkout.
4. Follow the checkout steps, inputting the requested information.
5. After completing your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
What steps do I take to register several seats in one of your courses?
To register for a course:
1. Visit our All Courses page and find a course that interests you. If there are upcoming sessions, they will be listed on the course page.
2. You can also check our Calendar page to see all upcoming courses.
3. Once you find the session you want to register for, change the quantity of seats from 1 to the number of seats you need and proceed to checkout.
4. Follow the checkout steps, inputting the requested information.
5. After completing your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Will I be issued a receipt once enrolled in a course?
Yes, a receipt will be issued automatically once enrolled. If you do not receive an invoice within one day, please check your spam folder and, if needed, contact NRTG.
What are your course cancellation policies?
Please refer to our Terms of Service page.
What equipment or supplies do I need to provide and bring to class or field?
Please refer to the course of interest for more information.
Do your courses offer a Certificate upon successful completion? Where are the Certificates recognized?
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon the successful completion of your course. The NRTG Certificate is widely recognized by environmental industry professionals. Please be advised that at present, most of our courses and programs do not provide transferable credits recognized by accredited bodies and post-secondary institutions.
NRTG Certificates that are accredited include:
Land Guardian Program, accredited by the College of Applied Biologists in British Columbia, Canada.
Electrofishing Certification, accredited by WorkSafe BC, Canada.
When are your courses offered?
Our fully online and classroom-only courses are available year-round, while any course that includes field training or exercises will start once suitable field conditions exist (e.g., unfrozen ground and waterways). These conditions vary by region, with field training beginning in February in coastal regions and March in interior regions. Please refer to our Calendar page for specific dates for the course of interest.
When will I receive course material?
With online courses, your course materials will be sent to you digitally in an informational email prior to the course delivery. For in-person courses, your course materials will be provided to you by the instructor.
How do I access the online session?
NRTG will provide you with a log on link prior to the course delivery. Our online ‘live’ courses are delivered using the Zoom platform. If you are not familiar with using Zoom, we recommend that you view the many useful Zoom ‘how to’ videos online.
What if my internet connection is poor or I have trouble connecting?
Please turn off your computer, restart, and try to log on again. If you are still experiencing trouble connecting at that point, please send an email to: info@nrtraininggroup.com outlining your issue.
I am having trouble joining the Zoom in session – who do I call/email?
Please send an email to: info@nrtraininggroup.com outlining your issue.
I have misplaced the Zoom login information – where can I find this?
Search in your inbox for an email from NRTG with the course name in the title. Also, check your spam folder and/or check your course receipt for login details. As a last resort, email NRTG to request a copy of the login information.
Do I have to have my video switched on for the whole course in a live session?
The instructor will make this determination during the course. At times, internet connections may be weak, and the connection can be improved by turning off your video and audio features. Keep in mind that our courses are very interactive and will require your participation. The instructor will then guide you as to when to turn your video and audio on.
Can I contact my instructor prior to the course with questions?
Please direct your questions to NRTG and if we cannot address the question, we will involve the instructor. Our instructors are professionals from industry, academia, and government, and often work set hours and may not be readily available. For this reason, NRTG will field questions and do our best to provide you with a timely response.
I would like to begin a career in fisheries management. What courses would you recommend?
There are several potential starting points to secure fisheries-related employment opportunities. NRTG offers a series of courses that will provide you with essential skills to conduct fish and fish habitat inventory and assessment fieldwork. For any fisheries field work, we would recommend that you complete our backpack Electrofishing Certification course first, as this course and certification is in high demand by employers. Our Fish Habitat Assessment – Level One and Fish Inventory course will provide key skills to conducting fish habitat assessments. Completing these two courses will provide you with the minimum qualifications to secure fisheries-related employment.
I would like to begin a career in fish habitat restoration. What courses would you recommend?
NRTG has created and offers a series of courses designed to provide you with essential skills to conduct fish habitat restoration projects. Our Fish Habitat Restoration – Instream Techniques (also available in a self-paced version) and Streambank Restoration Techniques courses all focus on specific and important types of fish habitat restoration.
We also have a series of MicroCourses available on fish habitation restoration.
I would like to begin a career in wildlife management. What courses would you recommend?
NRTG has created and offers a series of courses designed to provide you with essential skills to conduct wildlife field techniques and projects. We would recommend that you first complete our Wildlife Survey Field Methods course. To conduct bird surveys, we recommend our popular Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods course that provides in-demand skills and knowledge for conducting bird surveys. To conduct amphibian surveys, our Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods course. In combination, these courses will qualify you to conduct wildlife surveys.
I would like to begin a career focusing on Indigenous stewardship. What courses would you recommend?
NRTG has created and offers a series of Certificate programs designed to provide you with essential skills to fulfill Indigenous stewardship roles. Our popular Environmental Field Skills Program, Fisheries Field Skills Program, Forestry Field Skills Program, and Land Guardian Program are popular applied training programs suited for community-based deliveries. Each program specializes in specific skills training that will qualify you for employment.
Our Cultural Heritage Assessment and Monitoring program provides you with in demand skills in cultural heritage assessments.
Visit our Indigenous Programs page to learn more.
What courses would provide me with year-round employment?
While all NRTG courses will provide you with year-round employment, there are specific ‘office-based’ skills and abilities that will maximize your employment opportunities. Fundamental to any natural resource-related employment and effectiveness is good writing, whether that be field notes, reports, proposals, or an email or any other written correspondence. Our popular Technical Writing for Professionals course provides you with more impactful and effective writing skills. There is also our MicroCourse, Winning Proposals — Writing to Secure Funding, which is dedicated to helping those responsible for responding to requests for proposals or grant applications achieve greater success in their efforts.