Begin the biggest adventure of your career and train to become a qualified field guide in South Africa’s Big Five territory. Study under the guidance of industry experts and award winners with over 100 years of combined experience. Witness wildlife in their natural habitats as you learn about animal behaviour and ecosystem functions. You’ll earn professional certificates which will open doors for a career in conservation, wildlife, ecotourism and more. When you join an in-person course with Bushwise, you’re setting yourself up for success – whether you become a safari guide in South Africa, a wilderness guide in Alaska, a game ranger in Namibia, a researcher in Costa Rica, or a conservationist in Thailand. Our top programs are backed by the International Field Guide Association (IFGA), for which we are the exclusive training provider in Southern Africa. With an IFGA qualification, you stand out as a global leader in guiding and wildlife. It’s this global qualification, international work placement opportunities and expert guidance that will set you apart in your career growth. We offer two signature nature courses, our 23-50 week Bushwise Professional Field Guide course and Bushwise 60-day Safari Guide course. Both are FGASA courses, designed for catered for career-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. You’ll earn valuable qualifications like: – IFGA Field Guide – FGASA Nature Site Guide NQF2 (formerly Apprentice Field Guide or Level 1) – CATHSSETA Nature Site Guide NQF2 – Bushwise Field Guide – CyberTracker evaluation – Wilderness First Aid – Reptile Handling Our field guide and wildlife courses – rated No.1 on TrustPilot – offer a blend of classroom lessons, theory, practical training and real-world experience. Your work placement - whether here in South Africa or abroad with one of our international conservation partners - will get you a foot in the door. Our career guarantee - which is unique in the industry - will set you up for success. We have a 100% employment rate and the majority of superior and luxury lodges request Bushwise graduates. We’re proud of our students@heart policy and we know this experience will change your life! Whether you're a career or experience seeker, you have 60 days or a whole year to join us, there’s a Bushwise wildlife course or field guiding course for you. Find yours.