Biology and Ecology (Company)
Ranked among the world’s top universities in ecological and environmental sciences, the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier offers continuing education programs grounded in real-world experience and aligned with employers’ expectations.
The Department of Biology and Ecology is supported by an extensive network of research laboratories and institutional and private partners (such as the Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels d’Occitanie, the French Office for Biodiversity, and various consulting firms); these collaborations enable us to stay closely attuned to current environmental issues and the realities of the professional world.
Whether you work in environmental engineering, biodiversity conservation, or land management, our programs are designed to empower you to take concrete action to address the environmental challenges of tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to build your skills, change careers, or develop your team, we have the training you need.
Customized Corporate Training
Short-term training courses—certification programs for your employees / View the list of our short-term training courses
Introduction to Monitoring Plant Communities
This course aims to introduce participants to the methodologies used for monitoring plant communities. It offers an integrated approach combining theoretical instruction, fieldwork, and data analysis. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on ecological management issues while developing practical and analytical skills.
Current challenges in ecosystem conservation and the management of natural areas require a detailed understanding of plant community dynamics. This course offers an opportunity to acquire the conceptual and methodological tools
needed to address these challenges.
Price: 1,500€
Micro-certification – Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
February 1–13, 2027
Develop your skills in mapping and spatial data management with this 15-hour hands-on in-person training course. Designed for environmental technicians and project managers, this course will enable you to become proficient in using GPS and GIS (QuantumGIS), from collecting data in the field to analyzing it. Based on real-world scenarios related to biodiversity, this micro-certification program will take place from February 1 to 3, 2027, at the Faculty of Sciences in Montpellier.
Price: €750, including tax (€550, including tax, for local governments).
For more information and a detailed program, please contact the continuing education department.
Micro-Certification – Nature-Based Solutions – NBS
March 22–26, 2027
This micro-certification supports local stakeholders in understanding and implementing nature-based solutions (NBS)—approaches that rely on ecosystems to address environmental, social, and climate challenges. Designed for local governments, state agencies, consulting firms, and urban planning professionals, it provides practical tools for designing, analyzing, and evaluating projects that balance regional resilience, biodiversity conservation, and local development.
Through theoretical input, case studies, and field visits, participants will learn to identify the criteria for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), assess the relevance of their projects, and move from concept to operational implementation. The projects studied cover various territorial scales, from local sites to broader land-use strategies.
Developed in partnership with the Montpellier-based Living Lab LLUNAM, this approximately 30-hour training program is available upon application and selection.
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Managing Environmental Interests in Public Construction Projects (Building and Civil Engineering)
March 15–19, 2027
In light of regulatory challenges related to biodiversity, this micro-certification provides professionals in the construction, public works, and environmental sectors with the essential knowledge needed to integrate ecological considerations into construction project management. The training helps participants understand regulatory procedures, the ERC (Avoid, Reduce, Compensate) approach, and the analysis of impacts on natural habitats, as well as identify the most commonly encountered protected species. It also provides practical tools for implementing the measures necessary to preserve biodiversity during construction projects.
Designed for professionals in the construction industry, engineering firms, natural area managers, and public environmental agencies, this training course will take place from March 15 to 19, 2027, at the Faculty of Sciences in Montpellier.
Price: €1,950 including tax (€1,600 including tax for local governments).
For information and registration, contact the continuing education department.
College Degrees for Your Employees
Ecological Restoration of Shallow Coastal Seabeds
This university certificate program enables students to acquire and/or update the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the design, evaluation, and implementation of restoration projects for small coastal seabeds in the Mediterranean.
Fee: €100 (€75 for students receiving financial aid under the special rate) for initial training, or €1,600 (or €1,300 if paying out of pocket) for continuing education.