Get Trained

Thames21 offers a range of training courses to give you the skills and knowledge you need to take action for your local river.

Our courses are enjoyable and thorough; combining river knowledge, practical experience, interactive activities and real-world case studies.  

Read more about our courses below and find out what we have coming up by clicking HERE. 

Leading Action for Healthy Rivers

– an NCFE accredited customised qualification 

Join hundreds of other volunteers who have gained the skills and confidence to run independent river action community events safely and effectively and join Thames21’s growing River Action Group (RAG) movement. Please click HERE for more information.

Vital Signs of Healthy Rivers

A hybrid of classroom & outdoor learning to understand some of the science of river health and to how to identify the vital signs of your local waterway.  

Training courses in development

Water Quality Monitoring course (coming soon) 

This course will equip you with a range of water quality monitoring methods and help you understand the different sources of pollution in rivers. 

River Restoration Course (coming soon) 

This course will help you spot ecological issues in rivers and create solutions to address them.