By definition, vehicle-dependent overland travel requires a broad series of skillsets, including basic engineering review for equipment selection, management and planning skills for expedition logistics and a strong awareness of how to interact with foriegn cultures and ensure your travels present the minimal environmental impact. Overland travel also requires the adventurer to drive or ride great distances in a 4wd or on an adventure motorcycle, damanding competence is varied terrain scenarios and vehicle recovery.
The principals of Overland Training identified the limited availability of proper vehicle-dependent training programs available in North America. While there are several high-quality 4wd training programs offered, none take a systematic, wholistic approach to developing the suite of skills necessary to travel efficiently and safely as an overlander.
When reviewing the attributes of successful expeditions, and after consulation with several of the worlds most accomplished expedition travelers, our staff developed the Overland Institute, and subsequently the Overland Certified ™ program. Becoming Overland Certified involves completing six module milestones:
REGISTER for classes by reviewing our current course catalog and schedule, and by contacting our admissions office.
Overland Certified™ Program |
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OT210c |
Vehicle Operations and Recovery; 4WD - Module One 3 Day Field Course |
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Students will become familiar with vehicle systems and equipment specific to cars and trucks. Significant instruction and practice on driving in dirt and special circumstances that arise in expedition environments. Special attention will be paid to keeping expedition vehicles running in arduous conditions. |
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OT218c |
Vehicle Operations and Recovery; ADV Moto - Module One 3 Day Field Course |
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Introduction to motorcycle systems and ergonomics. Practice in riding at low speed in technical environments and for recovering a stuck motorcycle. Special attention is placed on keeping an adventure motorcycle operating and serviceable under expedition conditions. Note: Expedition Woman Course pending |
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OT222c |
Expedition Equipment Research and Operations - Module Two 3 Day Field and Classroom Course |
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Learn the fundamentals of equipment selection from clothing to computer systems. Emphasis placed on how equipment operates to allow intelligent selection for specific conditions. Integrating equipment with your selected vehicle is also covered. |
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OT232c |
Expedition Logistics - Module Three 3 Day Field and Classroom Course |
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Expedition logistics reviews the essential skills of team selection, route planning and navigation, border crossings, visas and vehicle shipping. Additional emphasis reviews planning for contingencies, fuel/water/food storage and consumption estimates and vehicle preparation. Introduction to expedition leadership. |
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OT242c |
Cultures, Conservation and Required Addendums - Module Four 3 Day Classroom Course. Capstone |
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Learn how to travel and camp, while making as little impact on the land as possible, all while respecting and helping to preserve the cultures and languages of the host countries. Tread Lightly- Tread Trainer course curriculum will be reviewed, in addition to an introduction to the Overland Society and it's mission. |
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OT250c |
Wilderness First Aid- Module Five 16-24 Hour Course |
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WFA is the lowest level of medical certification permitted to receive Overland Certification. Other levels of training can satisfy this certification requirement, like Wilderness EMT, Wilderness First Responder, etc. Contact Overland Training staff to discuss equivalencies. |
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OT260c |
HAM License- Module Six Equivalent Technician or greater |
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A HAM license permits the operator to transmit and receive communications with mobile, handheld and base units throughout the world (transmitting is regulated by local laws and reciprocal agreements with other countries). Effective communications and awareness of high-performance communication solutions is an important skill for the prepared overlander. |
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OT200c |
Comprehensive Certification Course- 7-Day Field and Classroom Training Course |
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A week-long, comprehensive overland training course, providing driver training, recovery skills, equipment and logistics courses and the cultures and conservation capstone. With this course, Wilderness First Aid or equivalent, and a HAM license or qualified elective, a student can receive overland certification within 7-days. The course is designed to accommodate students traveling to Colorado or Arizona without a vehicle, or desiring to accomplish the certification in a condensed format. |
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View our 2008 Course Catalog for the comprehensive course offerings and available dates. |
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