Habitat University

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Habitat University (HU) is your free, skills-based habitat and conservation training resource for students, biologists, landowners, chapters, contractors, land managers, and habitat DIYers. HU offers flexible online learning, certificates, hands-on opportunities, and bundle badges to help you succeed in your habitat projects.

Habitat University
  • Habitat focused courses for private landowners, chapters, contractors, and land managers.
  • These courses give you the inside scoop on habitat and they only take 15-45 minutes!
  • From "Fire as Fertilizer" to "Cows as Co-managers," courses take students step-by-step through their habitat projects and what considerations to take when starting their conservation journey. Complete a series of courses to earn badges such as "Food Plot Pro" or "Native Seed Contractor."
  • HU is set to "soft-launch" at Pheasant Fest in February 2026 with 10 courses.
  • Look for NEW courses every few months — HU is set to continue growing and giving you the resources you want!
Habitat University PRO
  • The HU Pro version targets conservation professionals and aspiring conservation professionals committed to professional development and delivering conservation technical assistance to the public.
  • From "Economics of Conservation" to "Working with Landowner's: Outreach Events", courses provide students practical skills in technical assistance delivery. Complete a series of courses to earn badges like "Private Lands Conservationist I" or "Private Lands Biologist I" and be part of a student cohort along the way.
  • Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Pro courses are available now with Spring 2026 courses dropping in early April 2026.
  • Look for NEW Pro courses every Winter, Spring, and Fall.

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