Course: Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation

Why take this course?

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.

​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 feel confident in, and be able to demonstrate your ability to create strong conservation strategies for any situation you work on.

Career starters: Improve your chances of getting your dream conservation job by getting a qualification in a required skill for many conservation positions.

Practitioners: Learn how to manage conservation projects more efficiently and in a way that achieves maximum impact.

What will I learn?

This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists create effective strategies for conservation projects of any type or size.

You will learn how to:

• Assess the current situation, to better understand and document the situation you are trying to change.
• Plan the impact you want to achieve.
• Plan the work you will carry out to achieve that impact.
• Adapt your strategy to your needs and situation.

What will my learning experience be like?

WildTeam courses are delivered online and on demand, so you can study in your own time and at your own pace.

You will work through practical course materials, activities, and assessments designed to help you build skills you can apply in real conservation work. Once you have completed the course and passed the required exams, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.

The course contains 25 video lessons, 25 exercises, quizzes and a final exam. We estimate the course will take 11 hours to complete.

Where can I find out more?

To find out more and sign up, click the button below.

Who is providing this training?

WildTeam UK is a not-for-profit charity that designs and delivers training in key skills that help conservationists increase their impact. To date, we have trained nearly 2,000 conservationists from 118 countries.

How much is the course?

Our courses cost £190 when purchased individually. Alternatively, you can join as an annual member for £290, giving you access to all WildTeam training courses at better value, if you plan to take more than one course.

What do people say about the training?

“Field projects lead by Bristol Zoological Society aim to increase their conservation impact and thanks to WildTeam’s great training, we will achieve that!” Daphne Kerhoas, Higher Education and Conservation Manager, Bristol Zoological Society

“It was a wonderful opportunity and our team is keen to apply all lessons learned towards conducting our work efficiently.” Amanda Shia Kang Ping, Research Officer, HUTAN - Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation Programme

“I hope to use these skills to help improve efficiency, communication and overall productivity here at the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife.” Jeremy Phan, Director, Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife