Conservation Careers Courses

At Conservation Careers, our training programmes have helped thousands of aspiring and professional wildlife conservationists to enjoy happy and impactful careers.

Invest in your career to get it on track more quickly with industry leading training, support and opportunities.

Our Courses

Conservation Career Kick-Starter

Start your career in wildlife conservation with our unique programme of training, support community & jobs.

The Conservation Career Kick-Starter is a comprehensive programme of training, support community and jobs designed to turn your dreams into reality.

For | Starters & Switchers

Certificate in Conservation Standards Project Management and Design

If you want to succeed as a professional conservationist, you need project management and design skills.

Learn how to design and manage a conservation project using the widely-recognised Conservation Standards methodology.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Certificate in Conservation Communications

Develop the skills that employers are looking for in 41% of conservation jobs across the globe.

After completing the training you’ll confidently be able to plan and deliver effective communications activities, during your career as a wildlife conservationist.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Certificate in Marine Conservation (NEW!)

Build a clear and practical foundation in marine conservation from core science and global policy to real world tools and case studies that show how ocean protection works in practice.

Certificate in Rewilding

Discover the power of rewilding — and your role within it — in our latest course.

Grounded in sector best practices and designed to introduce the approach that’s transforming conservation and restoring nature across the globe.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Certificate in Conservation Fundraising

Turn your ideas into reality by learning valuable skills in conservation fundraising.

After completing this training you’ll understand how to secure more funding for your conservation projects. Making you more employable and impactful as an aspiring or professional conservationist.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Certificate in Community-Based Conservation (NEW)

Discover how people and wildlife can thrive together — through a course that explores global best practices and inclusive, rights-based approaches transforming conservation today, and empowers you to apply them.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Certificate in Conservation Communications Strategy (Advanced Level)

Learn how to develop a communications strategy, and become more employable and impactful as a conservationist.

After the course, you’ll be able to confidently develop a communications strategy, from the initial brief to the final campaign plan.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Public Speaking for Conservationists

A new online course taught by TEDx Speaker Coach Tara Phillips, boosting your employability, leadership and impact.

After completing the course you’ll be able to plan and deliver effective presentations and speak confidently at meetings, interviews and more, during your career as a conservationist.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

Conservation Career Accelerator

This is a self-paced course for people who have at least three years of experience in the wildlife conservation sector and wish to unlock more purpose, impact and happiness in your career.

The structure of the course has been informed by six years of teaching career planning to over 150 amazing students at the University of Cambridge, Masters in Conservation Leadership.

For | Professionals

NEW! How to Get Conservation Experience

Find and secure conservation volunteering and internships that fit your goals – no matter your background, budget or career stage.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

How to Apply for Any Conservation Job

We know what employers are looking for, and have developed a system for making high-quality CVs, resumes, cover letters and application forms.

Learn how to easily create high-quality job applications that significantly increase your chances of landing interviews.

For | Starters, Switchers & Professionals

How to Get a Conservation Job (FREE)

A free 3-part video series about how to quickly, and easily start your career as a professional wildlife conservationist.

If you’re a student, job-seeker or career-switcher you’ll learn the golden rule for getting started, the key mistakes to avoid, and answer your biggest questions.

For | Starters & Switchers

Certificate in Conservation Science

Build a strong foundation in the principles, methods, and practical applications of conservation science so you can understand, assess, and help address real-world biodiversity challenges with confidence.

Certificate in Conservation Education

Gain the essential knowledge, skills, and practical tools to design, deliver, and support impactful environmental education that inspires people to understand, value, and protect the natural world.

Conservation scholarships Masterclass

Discover how to identify the right conservation scholarships, craft a strong and well-structured application, and confidently navigate the process to maximise your chances of securing funding for your studies.