{"id":2657,"date":"2024-09-27T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T22:20:10","slug":"free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon State University offers free online course on the outdoor recreation economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon State University now offers an exciting training opportunity designed to enhance skills, increase diversity and inspire further innovation among professionals in the outdoor recreation industry.<\/p>\n<p>The online course, <a href=\"https:\/\/outdooreconomy.oregonstate.edu\/programs\/industry-trainings\/fore101-foundations-outdoor-recreation-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FORE101: Foundations of the Outdoor Recreation Economy<\/a>, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. Learners will study the economic, social and environmental impact of the dynamic outdoor recreation industry, as well as its potential for driving positive change.<\/p>\n<p>This self-paced course is being offered for free \u2014 a $400 savings \u2014 to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the outdoor recreation economy. Learners can use this knowledge to transform their love of the outdoors into a lucrative career.<\/p>\n<h2>Welcome to FORE101<\/h2>\n<p>Developed by Oregon State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/outdooreconomy.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy<\/a> in close collaboration with OSU faculty and industry leaders, FORE101 covers a variety of topics including employment pathways, environmental stewardship, social justice, policy issues and accessibility best practices. The curriculum is divided into eight online lessons, each focusing on a critical segment of the outdoor recreation economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter conversations with our partners in the outdoor sector, our team identified a need for an educational opportunity where learners can explore career opportunities in this growing field and learn the foundational skills that will set them up for success,\u201d said Kate Porsche, director of the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope that offering it for free will reach a diverse audience who may not otherwise have considered a career in the outdoor recreation economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Upon course completion, learners receive a digital badge to showcase their knowledge and commitment to professional development. The badge can be displayed on a learner\u2019s social media networks, such as LinkedIn, or added to a r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h2>Uniquely positioned to drive industry growth<\/h2>\n<p>Oregon State&#8217;s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy emerged as the ideal developer for this innovative program, thanks to its extensive collaborations with industry partners and its dedication to research and training. The <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/outdoor-recreation-economy-careers\/\">center\u2019s deep connections<\/a> with business leaders, policymakers and the research community informed the course content, which addresses the most pressing needs and challenges facing the outdoor recreation economy today.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"smartquote\">&ldquo;<\/span>This training program can empower the outdoor recreation workforce and accelerate positive changes in the industry.<span class=\"smartquote\">&rdquo;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>By leveraging the expertise of OSU faculty members across multiple disciplines, including business, natural resources, public health and social sciences, the center offers a holistic approach to workforce development that considers the complex interplay of economic, environmental and social factors.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the center \u2014 which is a part of Oregon State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Division of Educational Ventures<\/a> \u2014 is committed to relevant training, which ensures that the FORE101 curriculum is grounded in the latest industry insights and best practices.<\/p>\n<h2>Elevating the outdoor recreation sector<\/h2>\n<p>The outdoor recreation industry is a powerful force in the U.S. economy, accounting for more than $1 trillion in gross economic output and supporting 5 million jobs annually, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bea.gov\/news\/2023\/outdoor-recreation-satellite-account-us-and-states-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis<\/a>. As the sector grows, FORE101 can provide entry-level and seasoned outdoor recreation professionals with an understanding of potential career paths.<\/p>\n<p>Developing a skilled and inclusive workforce is important not just for individual organizations to succeed, but it also benefits society, according to Porsche.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne way we can make outdoor recreation spaces more welcoming is by helping to create a more diverse workforce,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s how we begin to change the landscape and make outdoor recreation spaces \u2014 be it trailheads, manufacturing or retail spaces \u2014 more accessible for folks who have historically been marginalized.<span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a thriving outdoor recreation sector can improve public health, strengthen communities and foster a deeper connection to the natural world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis training program can empower the outdoor recreation workforce and accelerate positive changes in the industry,\u201d Porsche said. \u201cOne of our values is to \u2018make the tent bigger.\u2019 We strive to develop educational pathways to build a more diverse and equitable outdoor recreation economy.<span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Encourage your employees, members and colleagues to enhance their skills and knowledge by <a href=\"https:\/\/outdooreconomy.oregonstate.edu\/programs\/industry-trainings\/fore101-foundations-outdoor-recreation-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enrolling in Foundations of the Outdoor Recreation Economy<\/a> online course today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Oregon State University now offers an exciting training opportunity designed to enhance skills, increase diversity and inspire further innovation among professionals in the outdoor recreation industry. The online course, FORE101: Foundations of the Outdoor Recreation Economy, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. Learners will study the economic, social and environmental impact of the dynamic <a href=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Oregon State University offers free online course on the outdoor recreation economy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":2658,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-innovation-and-leadership","category-workforce-education"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Oregon State offers free online training on outdoor recreation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Enroll in OSU&#039;s free course, Foundations of the Outdoor Recreation Economy, to gain skills and explore exciting outdoor career opportunities.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Oregon State University offers free online course on the outdoor recreation economy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Enroll in OSU&#039;s free course, Foundations of the Outdoor Recreation Economy, to gain skills and explore exciting outdoor career opportunities.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Oregon State Division of Educational Ventures\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-09-27T16:00:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-23T22:20:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/fiona-wylde-outdoor-recreation.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"450\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Tracy Scott\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Tracy Scott\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Tracy Scott\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/stories\/#\/schema\/person\/e9507a7370c6043306c23beb46620510\"},\"headline\":\"Oregon State University offers free online course on the outdoor recreation economy\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-09-27T16:00:23+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-23T22:20:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/\"},\"wordCount\":680,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/free-online-course-foundations-of-the-outdoor-recreation-economy\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/educationalventures.oregonstate.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/fiona-wylde-outdoor-recreation.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1\",\"articleSection\":[\"All Stories\",\"Innovation &amp; 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