Welcome to the training section of the NNSS website. Here you can find training and educational resources including e-learning, sector specific information, and examples of good practice.

A review was undertaken in 2012 to assess the strategic priorities for non-native species training in Britain. Read more on the work of the Non-native Species Training subgroup.

With funding from Defra, the NNSS has developed a series of free e-learning modules for use by government and stakeholders. Modules currently include:

• an introduction to non-native species
• identification and recording
• identification of key freshwater plants
• identification of key freshwater invertebrates
• identification of key riparian plants
• biosecurity

Learn more about the e-learning and visit the NNSS e-learning site (external link)

The University of Leeds have developed a version of the biosecurity module for anyone carrying out field work as part of their academic research. Read more and take the University of Leeds biosecurity module (external link).

The following pages provide access to all of the training information relevant to specific sectors:

• anglers
• boat and kayak users
• environmental professionals
• government field staff
• local action groups
• site workers

Find educational resources for schools and universities.

Find all training resources available on our website.

This page contains links to organisations and inviduals providing non-native species training in Britain.