There are a variety of opportunities for professional training in nature-based education. From bachelors degrees to university certificate programs to certifications offered by organizations, there are many options to meet different needs and interests. If you think we are missing a program on this list, let us know at [email protected]. To find shorter-term workshops, institutes, or courses, try visiting eePRO.

Bachelors and Masters Degrees

Antioch University
MEd for Experienced Educators, Nature-Based Early Childhood Education

University of Cincinnati Online
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education with a Concentration in Nature-Based Early Learning

University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Applied Science in Childhood Nature Studies

University Certificate Programs

Antioch University New England
Certificate in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education

Florida Atlantic University
Early Childhood Environmental Education Certificate

Hamline University
Nature-Based Early Learning Certificate

Miami University
Early Childhood Environmental Educator Certification

North Carolina State University
Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments Certificate

University of Maine at Farmington
Graduate Certificate in Nature-Based Education 

Certification Programs

Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers
Forest Kindergarten Teacher Certification

Child and Nature Alliance of Canada
Forest and Nature School Practitioner Certification

Association for Nature-Based Education (Formerly Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools)
Nature-Based Teacher Certification

Forest School Teacher Institute
Forest School Certification

Outdoor Discovery Center
Nature-Based Pre-K Certification