RECOFTC’s e-learning courses provide practitioners, government officials, students and others with free access to up-to-date knowledge on community forestry and sustainable development. Each course is created to optimize learning and allow users to implement their new knowledge across a range of locations and situations. Scroll down to explore topics related to tenure security, climate change, social inclusion and more.
E-learning course catalogue
Free e-course — Inclusive land investments
Explore how smallholder farmers and communities can take part in land investments.
Enrolment starts: 19 October 2026
Period: 19 October – 18 December 2026
Free e-course — Community Forestry 101
Discover what makes community forestry work
Enrolment starts: 26 June 2026
Period: 26 June – 18 December 2026
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Course formats
Self-paced (facilitated and assessed)
A free, open-access, self-paced course that includes a discussion forum for exchanging insights and experiences with fellow learners. Participants are required to complete and submit a workbook, which is reviewed before a certificate of completion is issued.
Course access: 2 months
Self-paced (automated certificate)
A free, open-access, self-paced course with no discussion forum and no workbook requirement. Learners receive an automated certificate upon completion of all required modules and assessments.
Course access: 5–6 months
The dates listed above are tentative and may change. Please check this page regularly for updates or email [email protected] for inquiries.