ONLINE COURSE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
GUIDED LEARNING
Ideal for those who prefer a structured approach and regular check-ins with a trainer.
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Dates: 26th Jun - 7th Aug, 2025
Length: 6 Weeks
Learning hours: 3.5 per week
Last sign up date: 20th Jun, 2025
£260
Fully funded and partial bursaries available.
This 6-week course offers a guided and collaborative learning experience with weekly expert-led live sessions, tutorial videos, and exercises to keep you motivated and on track. Engage with trainers and conservationists worldwide on WILDHUB and in interactive sessions designed to deepen your understanding and practice of course concepts.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Ideal for those who prefer independent learning or cannot attend the live sessions.
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Start Date: 20th May, 2025
Length: 3 Months
Learning hours: Self-Paced
Last sign up date: 19th May, 2025
£200
Fully funded and partial bursaries available.
Designed for flexibility, this option provides all course materials upfront, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You’ll have complete access to tutorial videos and exercises as soon as the course starts. You will also have access to your private training group on our community WILDHUB for discussions and questions with other learners and your trainer.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LEARNING PATHWAYS?
We know everyone learns differently, so we’re offering two options to suit your needs! Whether you thrive with a structured schedule and live sessions or prefer the flexibility to learn at your own pace, both courses provide the same high-quality content, opportunities to earn certification, and access to a supportive online community. Compare the options below to find the best fit for you!
FEATURE | GUIDED LEARNING | FLEXIBLE LEARNING |
|---|---|---|
Course timescale | 6 weeks | 3 months |
Price | £260 | £200 |
Full and partial bursaries available | Yes | Yes |
Certification (via exam) | Yes (exam in the final week)* | Yes (within 3 months) |
Networking opportunities | Yes | Yes |
Peer collaboration | Yes | Yes |
Private WILDHUB training room | Yes | Yes |
Expert-led live sessions | Yes | No |
Interaction with trainers during live sessions | Yes | No |
Live session recordings | Yes | No |
Self-paced flexibility | No | Yes |
Access to all course materials | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
Tutorial videos | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
Coursework | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
* you are able to take the exam outside of the final week live session and re-takes are available, within three months from your start date.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LEARNING CHOICES?
We know everyone learns differently, so we’re offering two options to suit your needs! Whether you thrive with a structured schedule and live sessions or prefer the flexibility to learn at your own pace, both courses provide the same high-quality content, opportunities to earn certification, and access to a supportive online community. Compare the options below to find the best fit for you!
FEATURE | GUIDED LEARNING | FLEXIBLE LEARNING |
|---|---|---|
Course timescale | 6 weeks | 3 months |
Price | £260 | £200 |
Full and partial bursaries available | Yes | Yes |
Certification (via exam) | Yes (exam in the final week)* | Yes (within 3 months) |
Networking opportunities | Yes | Yes |
Peer collaboration | Yes | Yes |
Private WILDHUB training room | Yes | Yes |
Expert-led live sessions | Yes | No |
Interaction with trainers during live sessions | Yes | No |
Live session recordings | Yes | No |
Self-paced flexibility | No | Yes |
Access to all course materials | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
Tutorial videos | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
Coursework | Yes (weekly) | Yes (at course start date) |
WHY ARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS 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.
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.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
You will learn how to manage any type of conservation project.
Specifically, you will learn how to:
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Apply principles to maintain high standards of effectiveness and ethics.
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Define roles to clarify team structure and decision-making.
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Use phases to manage a project from start to finish.
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Use control processes to keep the project on track and adapt to changing conditions.
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Set up administrative processes to help conduct effective meetings and develop high-quality documents.
GOOD TO KNOW
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
If you are taking our new flexible learning pathway, you will receive all of the training videos and course materials on the start date of the course and you will not have access to the live sessions.
IMPORTANT! Our flexible learning pathway will only be able to be taken through the private training room on our community, WildHub. Which means that if you do not already have an account, you will need to create a free account in order to take this course. You can create your account here.
GUIDED LEARNING
TUTORIAL VIDEOS: Sent out a week before each group session.
TIMES OF LIVE SESSIONS: 4pm BST (UK time).
DATES OF LIVE SESSIONS: Thursday 3rd Jul, 10th July, 17th July, 24th July, 31st July, 7th August.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you start the course but either don't think it is right for you or can't complete it for any reason then we will give you a full refund (minus £15 admin fee) up to 14 days from the start of the course.
Or if you have any questions, please get in touch.
For more information, please check out our terms and conditions and FAQ.
HOW WILL YOU LEARN?
All our courses are designed using modern adult learning practices that build in reflection, relevancy and practice to all our training materials and exercises.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
If you are taking our new flexible learning pathway, you will be sent all of the materials and tutorial videos on the start date of the course. You will learn at your own pace, in your own time. However, you're not alone, we're here for you! You have access to your private training room on WILDHUB, where you can connect with other learners and your trainer. You will be able to ask questions and take part in discussions.
GUIDED LEARNING
If you are taking our guided learning pathway, you will be sent the weekly course materials and an instructional video at the start of each training week of the course. You can watch this video at your own pace and whenever it suits you best. Sometimes the video will suggest a short activity to complete to help you practice and learn. You can then use these videos, which contain everything you need to know, to revise for the exam.
WHAT WILL THE LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS BE LIKE?
PLEASE NOTE: Live training sessions are only available to those that take our guided learning pathway.
At the end of each training week there will be a live, expert-lead, online group session. Each week there will be two live session times for you to choose from so that it is easier for you to fit them in to your schedule. This session will enable you to work together with your instructor and fellow trainees to really test out and build your confidence in the approach. These sessions are also a great opportunity to build connections with other conservationists from all over the world, working on a wide range of conservation topics.
Although you are not required to attend live sessions, we highly recommend attending them if you can. We will also give you access to live sessions recordings the day after each session so you will not miss out!
One moment you could be chatting to a CEO of a rewilding enterprise from Ireland and the next moment talking to a student studying climate change in Bangladesh. Overall, these sessions will really make your learning experience a richer more enjoyable experience so try to come along if at all possible. However, these live group sessions are not compulsory so if you miss some or even all of them, we will still send you the recordings so that you can catch up on anything you missed.
HOW WILL YOU 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.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
As you are able to learn at your own pace on our flexible learning pathway. You can take the exam whenever you feel ready. You will have 3 months from the start date of the course to take the exam and achieve your certification.
GUIDED LEARNING
In the final live session of the course, you will take your exam. However, we do offer flexibility with the exam. So, if you are unable to take your exam during the final live session, you can reschedule up to three months from the course start date.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL
You will also be on your way to becoming a certified Wildlife Conservation professional.
GUIDED LEARNING
Ideal for those who prefer a structured approach and regular check-ins with a trainer.
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Dates: 17th Apr - 29th May, 2025
Length: 6 Weeks
Learning hours: 3.5 per week
Last sign up date: 10th Apr, 2025
£260
Fully funded and partial bursaries available.
This 6-week course offers a guided and collaborative learning experience with weekly expert-led live sessions, tutorial videos, and exercises to keep you motivated and on track. Engage with trainers and conservationists worldwide on WILDHUB and in interactive sessions designed to deepen your understanding and practice of course concepts.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Ideal for those who prefer independent learning or cannot attend the live sessions.
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Start Date: 17th April, 2025
Length: 3 Months
Learning hours: Self-Paced
Last sign up date: 16th Apr, 2025
£200
Fully funded and partial bursaries available.
Designed for flexibility, this option provides all course materials upfront, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You’ll have complete access to tutorial videos and exercises as soon as the course starts. You will also have access to your private training group on our community WILDHUB for discussions and questions with other learners and your trainer.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
MAVUTO K.BANDA
Mavuto Kambochola Banda has over 12 years of experience in program and project design and implementation, focusing on river catchment/wetlands management, resilience building, climate change adaptation, sustainable energy complexities at household level, child labour, inclusive rural financial literacy, and business development in Southern and East Africa.
Mavuto's background is in natural resources management and global development. He has worked with the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), the Ethical Tea Partnership, and academia, among other places.
In his free time, Mavuto will be on two wheels cycling in East Yorkshire farmlands or volunteering with Hull City Council child justice center.