PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Get the skills to effectively manage any type of conservation project

LEARN HOW TO

  • Apply principles to maintain high standards of effectiveness and ethics.
  • Define roles to clarify team structure and decision-making.
  • Use phases to manage a project from start to finish.
  • Use control processes to keep the project on track and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Set up administrative processes to help conduct effective meetings and develop high-quality documents.

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    EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE

    To earn your certificate, you will need to take and pass our exam. This will be a multiple choice exam. Earning your certificate in this way is important to demonstrate to yourself and others (e.g. employers) that you have attained a high standard in this key skill set.

    However, the exam is nothing to worry about. If you need more time or any kind of additional support for the exam then the instructor is there to help. Most people pass first time and there is a free retake for anyone that doesn't.

    Once you earn your certificate you will be added to our WildTeam global skills directory.​
    As a Projects Manager, the skills I've learned have improved the way I organize and manage conservation work. The courses are thoughtfully designed, inspiring, and offer a great opportunity to learn from others
    — Reetika M., India
    The Project Management for Wildlife Conservation training has ignited a spark in me to lead impactful projects that protect South Africa's precious wildlife.
    — Mbali Sishange, South Africa
    As head of department at the National School of Water and Forestry, my initial plan is to strengthen students' skills through a training module and also to develop projects based on the skills I have acquired.
    — Konan Cedric, Côte d'Ivoire

    IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

      This course is suitable for:

      Aspiring conservationists, looking for their first conservation job.

      Professional conservationists, already working in the conservation sector.

      Whatever you experience level or current project management approach, this course will strengthen your skills in this key area. As a certified project manager, you will be able to demonstrate, and be confident in managing conservation projects. This could greatly improve your chances of getting a conservation job, a promotion, or enable you to manage larger-scale conservation projects that can achieve more impact for the wildlife you care about.If you are still unsure, simply sign up for free and check out the introductory module to find out more. 

      WHY ARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS SO IMPORTANT?

        Everyone in conservation will, at some time, be involved in a conservation project. So project management is a fundamental skill that nearly all conservationists need to be effective at their work. That is why project management is so widely mentioned as a criteria for conservation jobs. When you do project well, it can also help reduce stress, build team cohesion, and create a better work-life balance. The good news is that project management is not rocket science, so it is straight forward to learn and apply.

        BECOME A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL

        Get certified in all these subjects to become a certified Wildlife Conservation Professional.

          ONE PAYMENT, FULL ACCESS, MAXIMUM VALUE.

          Project Management | Project Planning | Grant Writing | Stakeholder Engagement | Monitoring and Evaluation

          Unlock unlimited learning with the WildTeam Annual Membership. For £290/year, you get full access to every course in our school, including all current courses and all future courses released during your membership. Individual courses cost £190 each. With 5 courses already available, buying them separately would cost £950. Membership gives you access to all of them, plus future releases, for less than the price of two.

          DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BEST PRACTICE AND ONLINE TEMPLATES

          ​The Project Management for Wildlife Conservation best practice is the official manual for the course. 

          This best practice can be used as a step-by-step guide to help manage conservation work of any scale, focus, or time frame. For example, it could be used to manage work to protect elephants in a national park, or to help save global biodiversity by strengthening international policy on greenhouse gas emissions.

          This best practice can also be used as a supporting resource for training and facilitation.

          It comes with free online templates that help you track and report on project progress, assess and manage risks, issues, and opportunities, and document and share lessons learned.

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