Online Learning

Available Courses

Members receive a 15% discount on all courses, services, and products offered through NOLA.

Forest School Masterclass
$279.00
One time
$139.50
For 2 months

Learn how to successfully launch and grow your own forest or nature school! Over 4-hours of content are broken into 20-30min self-paced lessons covering topics like business registration, strategic & financial planning, insurance & compliance, program development, supply management & class logistics, safety & emergency management, hiring & teacher training, marketing & website development, and so much more! The course includes a final Live Group Mastermind Session (Zoom) with NOLA's founder!

✓ 11 self-paced modules (4hrs total content)
✓ 15 downloadable business templates & resources
✓ Live Group Mastermind Session w/NOLA's founder
✓ Private Facebook group for continued networking
✓ No expiration! Access content at any time

  • This course is for those wanting to put their passion into action and start a nature-based educational business in their community.

  • You’ll gain access to all modules and templates through your online course portal immediately upon purchase. Watch the modules and complete the course templates and worksheets at your own pace. Once you’ve completed the modules and course materials, register for a Live Group Session (Zoom) with NOLA’s founder, Erica Hermsen, to ask questions, explore additional topics, and network with other Masterclass participants. These Sessions are offered once per month so that you can register for the one that fits your schedule without having to rush through the modules.

Naturally Ready: Incorporating Nature in School Readiness Programs
$25.00
One time

This self-paced online training gives you tools to leverage nature to bolster your school readiness program. This course is perfect for teachers, administrators, and directors of preschool programs.

✓ Over 30min of video content
✓ Evidence-based resources presented by industry expert

  • This course is for anyone in the field of early childhood education: preschool teachers, administrators, founders, and directors.

  • The course is a pre-recorded presentation split into digestible chapters that can be viewed at any time after purchase.

  • Click “Take Course” button above. You will then gain access to the course materials and can watch the chapters at your own pace.

Upcoming Courses

  • Forest School Teacher Certification

    COMING SOON!

    Become certified as an effective forest school teacher through the National Outdoor Learning Alliance.