Natural History Insights

Explore the intriguing natural history of bats and their unique roles in their ecosystems.

Conservation Perspectives

Understand the threats facing bats and the exciting conservation efforts to protect these crucial creatures.

Confidence and Community

Feel confident talking with friends, family, neighbors, and students about bats, and join a community of like-minded bat advocates.

About the Course

This self-paced course takes about five hours to complete and is designed for staff and volunteers from nature centers, zoos, public gardens, conservation organizations, and general backyard bat enthusiasts. You'll learn everything you need to know to become a certified Bat Ambassador and will feel confident talking with friends, family, neighbors, and students about these intriguing and adorable keystone animals. After completing the course, you can sign up to learn extra skills to support bats, such as leading community Bat Walks (coming Summer 2026) or planting Bat Gardens (coming Summer 2027). You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the newest bat science and to share your knowledge and experiences with fellow Bat Ambassadors in our Bat Ambassador Roost. Enroll now and become part of a global movement to protect bats! 

Meet Your Guides

Founded in 1982, Bat Conservation International has grown into a globally recognized organization dedicated to conserving the world’s bats and their ecosystems. We are a team of passionate, science-based, results-focused conservationists and scientists. We redefine what is possible in global conservation through on-the-ground collaboration with local communities combined with cutting-edge tools, technology, and training, to create real, measurable impact.

Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 35 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Bat Ambassador Training!

  2. 2

    Pre-Course Survey

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      Pre-Course Survey

  3. 3

    Bat Natural History

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      Bat Natural History Introduction

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      Bat Basics

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      A Year in the Life of a Bat

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      Common Bat Misconceptions

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      Bats and Human Health

  4. 4

    Bat Break! Florida Bonneted Bats

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      Bat Break! Florida Bonneted Bats

  5. 5

    Bioacoustics

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      Bat Bioacoustics Introduction

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      Echolocation

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      Acoustic Processing

  6. 6

    Bat Break! Mexican Free-tail Bats

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      Bat Break! Mexican Free-tail Bats

  7. 7

    Bat Ecology

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      Bat Ecology Introduction

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      Bats and Seed Dispersal

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      Bats as Pollinators

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      Bats as Pest Control

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      Guano Happens!

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      Bats and Ecotourism

  8. 8

    Bat Break! Hoary Bats

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      Bat Break! Hoary Bats

  9. 9

    Threats and Conservation

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      Threats and Conservation Intro

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      The Status of Bats

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      White-nose Syndrome

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      Climate Change and Renewable Energy

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      Wind Turbines

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      Other Threats to Bats

  10. 10

    Bat Break! Tricolor Bats

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      Bat Break! Tricolored Bats

  11. 11

    Expand Your Impact

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      How You Can Get Involved

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      Gardening for Bats

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      Bat Houses

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      Safely Remove a Bat

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      Education Resources

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      Bat Week

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      Support BCI

  12. 12

    Post-Course Survey

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      Post-Course Survey

  13. 13

    Conclusion

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      You're Finished!

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