Based on the information available and the nature of the Nigerian Hunter & Forest Security Service (NHFSS), it is highly unlikely that they offer open public online courses in the traditional sense, like those you'd find on platforms such as Coursera or Udemy.
Here's why:
* Focus on Practical Training: The NHFSS's core mandate involves hands-on security operations, intelligence gathering in challenging terrains, weapon handling, combat, and bush survival. These skills require practical, in-person training and drills, which cannot be effectively replicated through online courses.
* Collaboration with Other Security Agencies for Training: Their training programs are primarily conducted by established Nigerian security agencies like the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Army. These are physical, intensive training sessions at designated facilities.
* Internal Training for Personnel: While they undoubtedly have internal modules or materials for their personnel, these would be part of their operational training and not generally accessible to the public as "online courses." Their website mentions "RECENT TRAINING GALLERY," which displays photos of physical training sessions.
* Security Nature: As a security organization, much of their operational training content would likely be sensitive and not suitable for public dissemination online.
What they might do (or what might be mistaken for online courses):
* Information Dissemination: They might use their website or social media to share general information about forest security, crime prevention tips, or public awareness campaigns. This isn't "online courses" but rather public engagement.
* Internal Briefings/Modules: It's possible they use digital platforms for internal briefings, sharing of operational guidelines, or administrative updates for their existing personnel, but this is distinct from offering formal online courses to the public.
Therefore, if you're looking to join the NHFSS or the new National Forest Guard, you should expect to undergo rigorous physical training at their designated training centers, as opposed to taking online courses.