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UK Mushroom Identification CourseThis course gives you online lectures, video presentations and a final exam about how to go about safely identifying mushrooms in the UK. £9.99 |
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This course certifies you on how to recognise the most common edible and toxic mushrooms in the UK, content includes:
- Gorgeous online lectures - created by our in-house specialist mycologist, try one about... UK Mushrooms.
- Training video - this course contains an array of our training videos that walk you through actually hunting trips and shows you what to look out for.
- Online ebook - including our own "short and sweet" reference document about how to identify the most common mushrooms with ease.
- Foray maps - want some insider knowledge about where to find the best mushrooms? Look no further. We have maps galore about how to find the best mushrooms.
- Specialist foray questions - at the end of the course, you will sit a "Mushroom Exam" this tests what you have learned during the course and gives you a pass or fail based on your mushroom foray skills.
- Guarantee - if you are not happy with the course we offer all our users a full money-back guarantee!
Course Reviews
Good overview of the basics
The cep identification section was particularly helpful. I wish there were more videos of actual foraging trips in British woodland rather than just slide presentations, but for the price it's decent value. Passed the exam on my first try.
Potentially life-saving information
Exactly what I needed before my first proper mushroom hunt. The section on poisonous lookalikes stopped me from making what could have been a serious mistake with death caps (Amanita phalloides). The course is well-structured and the exam really tests your knowledge properly.
Decent but could be improved
Informative but some of the photos could be higher quality. Regional variations aren't covered much — I found the course focused heavily on southern English species. Still, better than just watching YouTube videos randomly. Would be 4 stars with better image quality.
Great for learning with family
Clear explanations without being too technical. My 14-year-old daughter took it with me and we both learned a lot. The exam questions were harder than I expected which is actually good — shows they take safety seriously. We both passed but had to study the materials carefully.
Useful even for experienced foragers
Been foraging for years but wanted to formalise my knowledge. Picked up several things I didn't know, especially about habitat preferences across different British woodland types. The spore print section was excellent and the microscopic identification tips were surprisingly detailed for an online course.