November 2025
Dates:
Opening 12th November 2025. ,
Optional online discussion session
- 10th December (10:00 - 11:00)
Booked delegates will be emailed on 12th November, with links to login to the learning platform and work through the material.
Location:
Online Learning Platform
Details:
We have designed this course as a hybrid learning experience, it should take you 2 hours a week. Course materials will be found on the online learning platform, allowing participants to work through them at their own pace over a 4-week period. Afterward, we will host an online discussion session where all attendees can join and engage in a conversation about the material. A certificate of completion is available when you have passed the end of course test.
Cost:
RRC Members: £165
Non-members: £222
January 2026
Dates:
Opening 6th January 2026. ,
Online discussion session
- Introductory Session: 7th January 10am
- Discussion Session: 3rd February 10am
Booked delegates will be emailed on 6th January, with links to login to the learning platform and work through the material.
Location:
Online Learning Platform
Details:
We have designed this course as a hybrid learning experience, it should take you 2 hours a week. Course materials will be found on the online learning platform, allowing participants to work through them at their own pace over a 4-week period. Afterward, we will host an online discussion session where all attendees can join and engage in a conversation about the material. A certificate of completion is available when you have passed the end of course test.
Cost:
RRC Members: £165
Non-members: £222
If booking within 4 weeks of the date the course starts, we expect you to make payment using card or bank transfer, before the start of the course.
There are some discounted places available for Trusts and volunteers from small organisations/charities. If you are interested in applying for a discounted place, please complete the discount request form, as well as the course booking form:
Discount request form
What our participants say...
- “The interactive Google Earth exercises and virtual walks really brought the learning to life.”
- “I liked that I could learn at my own pace, replay videos, and take notes without feeling rushed — it worked perfectly for my learning style.”
- “Clear, well-structured content with excellent real-life examples. The Machno case study made it easy to compare with other situations.”
- “The course was interactive, easy to follow, and the 360° images were a great tool.”
This 4-week online course will explore key concepts in geomorphology and hydrology, and provide insights into improving outcomes in related fields such as river restoration, green infrastructure for bank protection, ecology, and natural flood management (NFM). The course is open to anyone with an interest in hydromorphology and river restoration, and no prior knowledge of these topics is required. It is ideal for consultants, contractors, academics, catchment partners, and representatives from local authorities, local government, and statutory agencies.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the drivers behind geomorphological and hydrological processes and how they vary along different sections of a river.
- Recognize common channel modifications and artificial features, and learn how they impact river form and habitat quality.
- Identify actions that can restore the natural function of modified rivers and enhance habitat diversity.
- Apply hydromorphological knowledge to assess the potential for using natural processes (e.g., NFM, green infrastructure, habitat management) to inform better decision-making.
