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WHAT IS THE CONSERVATION TRAINERS NETWORK?
There is a growing need for practical, skill-based training to effectively address complex conservation challenges. The Conservation Trainers Network is an international coalition of certified Conservation Trainers dedicated to empowering conservation professionals worldwide. Our members deliver vocational courses in essential conservation skills, such as project management, grant writing, and more. We connect every quarter to exchange knowledge, support each other, and share opportunities related to funding, jobs, and collaborations. Together, we also work on enhancing existing courses and co-creating new ones to address emerging needs in the conservation sector.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The network is open to university instructors, consultants, NGO staff, and anyone passionate about training others in vocational conservation skills. Whether you're an academic, a practitioner, or a conservation professional, if you're committed to developing the next generation of conservation leaders, this network is for you.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Becoming a certified Conservation Trainer not only validates your expertise in teaching critical conservation skills but also significantly boosts your professional credibility. Membership in the network offers a range of opportunities tailored to your career goals:
University Instructors: Integrate our courses into your curriculum to provide students with practical, hands-on conservation skills. This helps you stand out as a leader in conservation education at your institution.
Consultants: Expand your service offerings by incorporating these courses into your consultancy. This positions you as an expert in conservation training, opening doors to new business opportunities and partnerships.
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NGO Staff: Strengthen your team's capacity and that of your partner organisations by delivering these courses. This enhances your organisation’s impact and positions it as a leader in conservation capacity-building.
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Job-Seekers: Certification as a Conservation Trainer can be a valuable addition to your CV, demonstrating your commitment to conservation education and making you a more attractive candidate to potential employers.
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You have the flexibility to deliver these courses in-person or online, adapting them to the needs of your audience.
WATCH THE WEBINAR
We recently held a Webinar that goes into lots of detail about the Conservation Trainers Network and how you can take your next steps to become involved in the network. After watching the webinar, please click here to express your interest in becoming a trainer and to take your next steps.
KAT HAMILL
Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Nottingham Trent University
Embedding WildTeam’s PPWC course into one of our modules has allowed the students to engage with the strategy development process and then apply what they’ve learnt to a real-world problem set by a local conservation organisation. Through this, the students have also developed sought-after graduate skills, such as problem-solving and critical thinking, for their future careers.
HOW DO I BECOME A CERTIFIED CONSERVATION TRAINER?
Becoming certified is a straightforward and rewarding process:
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Experience our courses
Start by enrolling in any of our online courses at no cost. This gives you firsthand experience with the content and its practical applications.
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Access open-source materials
You’ll receive a comprehensive set of training materials that are completely open-source. You can freely use, adapt, and share these resources to fit your specific educational needs.
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Deliver your first course
With the support of an expert trainer, you’ll deliver your first course. Successful completion will earn you a certification recognised across the conservation field, signifying your proficiency in delivering these skills.
No Financial Obligations: There are no fees or contracts involved. If, after exploring the courses, you decide not to proceed with delivering them, that’s entirely up to you.
Our aim is to collectively work towards developing highly skilled and ethical conservationists.
WHICH COURSES CAN I DELIVER?
As a certified Conservation Trainer, you’ll be able to deliver any of the following courses:
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Project Management for Wildlife Conservation
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Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation
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Grant Writing for Wildlife Conservation
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Monitoring and Evaluation for Wildlife Conservation
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Stakeholder Engagement for Wildlife Conservation
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We are continuously developing new courses to meet the evolving needs of the conservation sector. Currently, we’re updating our Leadership for Wildlife Conservation course and creating a new Teamwork for Wildlife Conservation course.
All of our courses:
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Are designed using adult learning methodologies, real-world conservation experience, and expert insights.
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Come with all the materials you need, including slide decks, exercises, and delivery notes, ready for you to adapt as necessary.
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Enable trainees to plan, implement, fund, and report on conservation projects of any kind.
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Have been proven to help participants advance their careers, secure more funding, and deliver more effective conservation work.
JOIN THE CONSERVATION TRAINERS NETWORK AND TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CONSERVATION CAREER WHILE HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CONSERVATION WORLDWIDE.
HERE TO HELP
Ali Skeats is a dynamic trainer and project manager, deeply invested in integrating indigenous communities into conservation efforts. Ali's varied roles in non-profits and academia have honed her skills in leading impactful capacity-building programs.
Currently steering the ship as WildTeam's WildLearning Manager, Ali is all about delivering professional conservation training and supporting the WildTeam Trainers Network. Previously, Ali made significant strides at Cool Earth as the Programme Manager and Biodiversity Lead. There, she was pivotal in developing projects in Papua New Guinea, focusing on forest research intertwined with indigenous knowledge. Managing partnerships and coordinating with NGOs across Africa, Ali's role in extending Cool Earth's Rainforest Network was crucial.
When not immersed in her conservation work, Ali will be clinging on by her fingertips to the solid granite of a Cornish cliff.