Lantra

Trusted skills and training partner to the land-based and environmental sector

Lantra is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading awarding bodies for land-based industries, supporting individuals, employers, and training providers with high-quality, accredited training and qualifications. Lantra plays a vital role in raising standards, improving safety, and boosting skills across a wide range of sectors—from agriculture and forestry to landscaping, highways, animal care, and environmental conservation.

Lantra’s mission is to help people and businesses thrive by developing relevant, responsive training that meets real-world needs. Every year, thousands of learners gain Lantra-certified skills that help them progress in their careers, meet compliance requirements, or respond to new environmental and regulatory challenges.

Lantra works closely with employers, trade bodies, government agencies, and subject-matter experts to design training that reflects current best practice. From short, practical courses to more in-depth qualifications, every programme is built to deliver measurable outcomes—whether that’s safer operations, greater efficiency, or reduced environmental impact.

For local authorities and public sector teams, Lantra provides tailored training solutions that support a wide range of services, including grounds maintenance, weed and pest control, machinery operation, and environmental stewardship. Courses are delivered nationwide through Lantra’s trusted network of training providers and instructors, with options for online, in-person, or on-site training.

Lantra is also known for developing timely, forward-thinking courses that respond to sector needs. The newly launched Integrated Weed Management course is just one example—helping local authorities adopt smarter, safer approaches to vegetation control in line with sustainability goals and public expectations.

With a long-standing reputation for quality, industry alignment, and learner support, Lantra remains the go-to training body for those working in and with the natural environment.