
Bear Safety Online Course – Essential Training for Outdoor Workers
Bear Safety
Online Training Course

Course Preview
Encountering a bear on the job is a serious risk for outdoor workers. This Bear Safety Training course provides essential knowledge to recognize bear habitats, prevent encounters, and respond effectively if one occurs. Covering the three North American bear species—grizzly, black, and polar—this course prepares workers with practical safety measures and emergency response strategies.
Through interactive activities and quizzes, learners will develop a clear understanding of bear behavior, seasonal activity, and how to safely navigate bear country.
By completing this course, participants will:
✅ Identify North American Bear Species
- Recognize the key differences between grizzly, black, and polar bears.
- Understand their behavior, diet, and seasonal activity.
✅ Recognize Bear Habitats and Travel Safely
- Identify common bear habitats and areas of high bear activity.
- Learn safe travel practices to reduce bear encounters.
✅ Respond Effectively in Bear Encounters
- Assess different bear behaviors and determine the best response.
- Understand the proper use of bear spray and other deterrents.
✅ Prepare for Emergency Situations
- Develop an emergency response plan for bear encounters.
- Follow proper communication protocols for reporting bear activity.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly
1 hour
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print