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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.
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.
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Who develops the courses?WildTeam have developed a range of vocational courses in such topics as project management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation, leadership, and grant writing. WildTeam will continuously strengthen these courses and create new ones in response to the needs of the network.
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How do I become a trainer?Anyone who shares our vision to deliver the skills needed to empower local conservationists across the world, can become a trainer. You simply need to complete the course(s) that you are interested in. You will then join a network of other WildTeam certified trainers. We will supply all the training materials you need so you can teach these best practices to others.
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I want to deliver training in a different language, is this possible?Currently all of WildTeam’s materials are only available in English, however translations may become available in the future as the network grows and members contribute to translations.
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What is the network?The network includes WildTeam certified trainers and WildTeam staff. It includes University instructors, consultants, NGO staff, consultants, and anyone who aspires to train people in vocational conservation courses. With trainers from all over the world, with different conservation and teaching backgrounds, the network is there to support you every step of the way.
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What does it cost to be a trainer or part of the Network?Nothing! It’s free to join the network, free to take a course, and free to access and use the course materials.
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Do I need a teaching qualification or background?You do not need this, although some experience in delivering training, workshops or seminars might benefit you. After completing a course yourself, you’ll get the impression of how the materials are taught. The network of trainers and WildTeam staff will be able to support you to develop the best delivery possible.
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Do my students need to have the internet or computers to learn?All the course materials are available to be taught in a classroom setting. This includes Powerpoint presentations with speakers notes, and exercises that can be done on print-outs or on a black/white board or flip chart. If your students do have laptops, we also provide the same exercises that they can do either on Google Drive or offline spreadsheets. Ideally each student will have a computer and internet to do the exam, but a paper-based version is available if needed.
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How does being a trainer fit into my career?Delivering training to others can diversify your work experience, build your network, and increase your conservation impact. You can also gain income from teaching, consultancy or running workshops. WildTeam trainers will be certified and part of a network.
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How do I see my impact?All students of WildTeam’s conservation professional series of best practices are offered an exam. This exam is standardised and certified by WildTeam. Your personal impact can be reflected by the number of students who you train who pass this exam. WildTeam collect data regarding the geographic location, job role and sector of all those who take the exam; these data can be used to reflect your personal impact.
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How do I train others?You can deliver training online or in-person. The materials provided will include options to suit either method and you can tailor them to fit your style of delivery, your audience, and your conservation specialism.
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What will the network provide?As well as on-demand trainer peer support, the network will hold regular meetings led by WildTeam staff. These will focus on your teaching and delivery support, so you can develop into the best possible trainer. The content of these will be led by trainers’ needs, this might include going over aspects of the best practices that are hard to deliver, refining teaching materials, or tackling tricky questions which we get from students.
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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.