The course on the subject of lichens, among other things, concludes with the "Certificate of Advanced Studies in Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants & Algae".

Persons who have either a university degree or another qualification as well as extensive and relevant professional experience, for example in aquatic ecology, water protection, species protection, nature conservation or water monitoring, are admitted to the "CAS Phytobenthos" continuing education, further training program at universities of applied sciences.

Further information can be obtained via the contact form of the respective school - quickly, easily and without obligation.

The "CAS Phytobenthos" continuing education, further training in lichens is carried out on a part-time basis over a period of around 18 months and includes 21 attendance days, which usually take place on Fridays and Saturdays.

The CAS Phytobenthos certificate course focuses on both bioindications and species knowledge, which in addition to lichens and mosses also includes filamentous algae, brackish algae, crustose algae, diatoms and macrophytes.

The CAS in Phytobenthos consists of a total of three modules and is worth 15 ETCTS. Module 1 deals with bioinduction, more specifically the assessment methods for the condition of running and still waters (FOEN and IBEM), as well as the ecology and systematics of macrophytes, diatoms and algae. Module 2 deals with the knowledge of species, including lichens and mosses, and the third module consists of a supervised final thesis. Knowledge is imparted by recognized Swiss experts in lectures, excursions and practice-oriented exercises.