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Introduction
Joining the Foundations in Marine Conservation Program will also provide you with insight into the importance of team and leadership skills when working with local and international organisations to achieve marine conservation objectives. As a result, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to navigate your ideal conservation career path – then enhance your professional profile to land the job.
Skills you’ll acquire
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- understand the terms used in the field of conservation
- recognise the different techniques for surveying a natural habitat
- explain the institutional and funding landscapes of organisations working in conservation
- Identify team skills, roles and leadership styles
- create a compelling resume and digital profile uniquely matched to your ideal career paths.
Is this course for me?
This program is designed for anyone passionate about the conservation of marine life. It’s tailored for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skillset in this topic or seeking to explore relevant career paths in marine conservation. As a multifaceted foundations program consisting of four courses – highschool, college and graduate students, educators on the subject or mid-professionals seeking a career change would all benefit from taking this course.
Course Curriculum
This program also includes our Conservation and Scientific Research course. Topics in this course include species identification, surveying techniques and logistics, the value of partnering with local organisations to achieve conservation objectives, and the importance of health and safety protocols. You’ll also learn how to collect scientific data and survey natural habitats.
The program also includes our Careers in Sustainable Development and Leading Teams for Impact courses. In the careers course, you’ll learn about the different careers available in sustainable development. You’ll also learn how to network, write a resume, submit an application and impress during an interview. In the leadership course, you’ll identify your own leadership style. You’ll learn how to set goals, give feedback, manage conflict and identify different roles of team members.