PROJECT PLANNING FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Learn how to develop an impact-focused conservation strategy for any type of conservation work

LEARN HOW TO

• Assess the current situation you are trying to change.
• Plan the impact you want to achieve.
• Plan the work you will carry out to achieve your impact.
• Adapt the strategy to your needs and situation.
• Define project success in terms of results, objectives, and indicators.

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    Exercises & quizzes

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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.​
    I was nervous going into this training, but I am so happy to have gained this knowledge that I can apply to my job search moving forward to get into the field of wildlife conservation.
    — Kristina Hernandez
    Among all the lessons, my take away is understanding the influences and behaviors that enable people to cause threats towards different biodiversity targets, and how to identify and assign interventions to achieve desired project impact.
    — Saziso Moyo, Zambia
    Engaging and informative, highly enjoyable!
    — Caitlin Turner, UK

    IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

      This course is siutable for:

      Aspiring conservationists, looking for their first conservation job.
      Professional conservationists, already working in the conservation sector.

      WHY ARE PROJECT PLANNING SKILLS IMPORTANT?

        If a conservation project does not have a strong conservation strategy it can waste years of effort and thousands of pounds of precious conservation funds. Conversely, having a strong conservation strategy will ensure that there are clear, justified links between the conservation activities and the impact the project aims to achieve. A strong conservation strategy will also provide the basis for developing compelling grant applications and pitches to private donors.
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        In summary, project planning is probably the most important conservation skill there is to achieving conservation impact and sustaining conservation teams financially. That is why project planning is such a crucial skill for anyone that wants to be assigned more responsibility at work, get a promotion, and make a big difference for the wildlife and wild places they care about. When you are certified in Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation you will fell confident in, and be able to demonstrate your ability to create strong conservation strategies for any situation you work on.

        BECOME A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL

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

          DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BEST PRACTICE AND ONLINE TEMPLATES

          ​The Project Planning 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 develop a strategy for conservation work of any scale, focus, or time frame. 

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

          It comes with free online templates that help you assess and document your strategy.

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