Yes, our trainings are aimed all students as well as working professionals who wish to obtain better knowledge, understanding and experience of wildlife forensics. The training has a large, hands-on component in which you will perform practical wildlife forensic investigations.

If this is something you are interested in or could even benefit from in your further studies or career then we would highly recommend to sign up.

Accommodation options range from 450-700 Euro per month. Costs will depend on the area of Cape Town and whether it’s private or shared accommodation.

The option to stay at the academy is subject to availability and also depends on the type of course booked / nature of the research project assigned to the student.

You will have to cover your own accommodation, visa, flights and living expenses.

The cost of a 5-month internship with us is 500 Euro which includes collection from the airport, a SIM card (data and airtime at own cost), 24hr telephone access to mentor in case of emergency and weekly check-ins and guidance meetings.

This will depend on when the training you signed up for is scheduled to run at the Academy. Ideally students should arrive at Cape Town airport roughly 48 hours before the start of the course to acclimatise and factor in any possible flight delays.

If you have signed up for an internship we usually communicate with you directly to decide on the best start date, taking into account your educational institution’s requirements. We also have to take consider the needs of the research project you are scheduled to do.

Generally we do not exclude these activities as they are educational and add value to the content of the course but we advise you to liaise with us directly.

We require a 50% deposit to secure your booking. Final payment is due 1 week before your arrival.

We currently grant 8 weeks access for the Introductory Online Course (Module 1) and 12 weeks access for all other modules.

Yes they are. However, the length of time that you will have access your online course differs per course. At the start of your course you will receive a date by which your link will stop working. Up until that date you can work as fast or slow as you please.

If you buy the Introductory Online Course (Module 1) and then decide to do an in-person training at the Academy in South Africa, you will get the costs of the introductory course back.