CourseEstablished
Wild Mushroom Identification
Develop a systematic approach to identifying wild mushrooms by macroscopic features, habitat, spore prints and reliable keys.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Culinary Mycology
What you will study
6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.
At a glance
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
PHASE 1
Foundations
- Macroscopic Characters in Detail
- Spore Prints, Smell and Taste Tests
PHASE 2
Practice
- Using Dichotomous Keys
- Major Families of Gilled Mushrooms
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Boletes, Polypores and Other Groups
- Look-Alikes and Confirming an ID
What you will be able to do
Wild Mushroom Identification
By the end you will have worked through:
- Macroscopic Characters in Detail
- Spore Prints, Smell and Taste Tests
- Using Dichotomous Keys
- Major Families of Gilled Mushrooms
- Boletes, Polypores and Other Groups
Your learning path
Where this programme sits in the school.
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Wild Mushroom Identification?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Wild Mushroom Identification taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
What certificate do I get?
Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Wild Mushroom Identification?
The natural next step is Diploma in Culinary Mycology.
How it is taught
Live, in a small group, with a real project.
i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.