Learning More About Dinosaurs

Learning Paleontology

What are certification programs in the field of dinosaur paleontology?

In response to the growing number of fossil collectors interested in dinosaur paleontology and field work, a number of museums and institutions are running programs designed to turn amateurs into “para-paleontologists.” Students are trained to collect and prepare dinosaur fossils like professionals, while remaining amateur collectors. With this training, some people may make the transition into a full-time paleontological career.