Facilitation for Conservation Professionals
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This course focuses on understanding the role of a facilitator and learning basic facilitation skills that can help participants harness the collective wisdom of a conservation team. Participants will learn how to prepare for and facilitate effective meetings and workshops, both in-person and online. Specific topics will include: preparation for meetings and workshops, the facilitator’s role in guiding the flow of the conversation, use of icebreakers and energizers, key aspects of adult learning, navigating conflict and difficult participants, enhancing creativity, and helping teams be realistic about what they can accomplish. The course will include a combination of presentations, discussions, hands-on practice facilitating group exercises, and experience planning an agenda and selecting facilitation exercises to use to achieve specific objectives. The course is oriented toward conservation project teams but will be applicable more broadly.
COURSE OPTIONS & INFORMATION (Review chart above, then click below)
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FORMAT:
3 months of access to course materials as you work at your own pace
Get instructor support via email, discussion threads, group meetings, and one-on-one appointments
After working through the course materials, set up an optional meeting with the instructor to discuss your own personal project from work or school
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
16 CEUs with The Wildlife Society
Go to our Continuing Education Page for more details
DATES & PRICES:
Spring: March 3 - May 25 (Early bird ends Feb 2): $425 student / $525 professional
*Early bird saves $75
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FORMAT:
12 months of access to course materials as you work at your own pace
Get instructor support for the 3-month term via email, discussion threads, group meetings, and one-on-one appointments
Receive Mentor Direct Constructive Feedback on your Capstone Project and a 1:1 Mentor-Mentee Session to refine your intervention plans and enhance your project's impact.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
16 CEUs with The Wildlife Society
Go to our Continuing Education Page for more details
CERTIFICATIONS:
Earn 1 credit towards a professional certificate in Conservation Planning with CWS
Earn an additional 1-2 academic credits with an Applied Project
Go to our Academic Credit Page for details
DATES & PRICES:
Winter: March 3 - May 25 (Early bird ends Feb 2): $575 professional / $675 student
*Early bird saves $75
INSTRUCTOR
Marcia B. Brown
INSTRUCTOR
Adrienne Marvin
SCHOLARSHIPS
Full scholarships are available to participants from countries designated as “lower income” and “lower middle income” in the World Bank List of Economies. Please see our CWS World Scholars Program page for details.