The curriculum was carefully curated through group syllabus development sessions. Experts from a range of fields, including academics, researchers, course administrators, conservation practitioners, and employers, came together to curate a syllabus that will not only fill in the gaps but also impart specialised knowledge.
| 1- Ecology, Study Design and Statistics Build a strong foundation in ecological principles and develop the analytical skills required to study and interpret natural systems. This course explores ecosystems, species and population dynamics, and the factors that shape their distribution and interactions across landscapes. Participants are introduced to key concepts in study design and statistical analysis, enabling them to plan, execute, and interpret conservation research effectively. |
2- Conservation and Society Explore how economic systems, governance structures, and human behaviour shape conservation outcomes. This course introduces key ideas from environmental and ecological economics, political economy, and behavioural sciences, situating conservation within broader social and institutional contexts. From understanding markets, externalities, and commons to examining power, policy, and development debates, participants gain a nuanced perspective on the challenges of conservation in practice. |
3- Environmental Law and Policy Develop an understanding of the legal and policy frameworks that shape conservation practice, grounded in both theory and real-world application. This course introduces key concepts of law, justice, and governance, alongside constitutional provisions, legislation, and institutional structures that influence conservation in India. |
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| 4- Technology for Conservation Develop the ability to effectively use technology in conservation practice, including selecting, comparing, and deploying tools for data collection and analysis. This course builds skills in evaluating and integrating appropriate technologies, while also engaging with the broader thinking that guides their use in conservation contexts. |
5- Intervention Design and Project Implementation Develop the skills to design and implement effective conservation interventions, grounded in systems thinking and design thinking approaches. This course introduces participants to understanding conservation challenges as part of complex, interconnected systems, and equips them with tools to design thoughtful, context-responsive solutions. Through a structured approach to project planning and management, participants learn to frame problems, develop interventions, and navigate implementation in real-world contexts. |
6- Communication in Conservation Build practical communication skills to effectively engage diverse audiences, including communities, decision-makers, peers, media, and the public. This course is delivered through a series of interactive sessions, focusing on writing, storytelling, and structuring communication across formats and contexts. Participants learn to craft clear messages, adapt communication for different audiences, and use appropriate channels and media to amplify impact. |
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| 7- Seed Grant Proposal As a culmination of the course, participants develop a seed grant project proposal, which carries independent credits and serves as a final submission. This component provides an opportunity to design and develop a conservation project proposal, integrating learning from across the course. Participants receive guidance through dedicated sessions on fundraising, proposal writing, and grant-making processes, enabling them to translate ideas into actionable projects. Select proposals may be considered for seed funding, with several participants successfully receiving grants in the previous edition. |
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20+ top conservationists and experts from diverse leading organisations are collaborating to teach the Conservation Practitioners’ Programme.
The grading system ensures comprehensive evaluation of students' understanding through various assessments, promoting interdisciplinary learning and continuous improvement.
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| Assessment modalities will be determined by faculty in alignment with the objectives and pedagogical approach of each course. | To receive the certificate, students must achieve a minimum overall score of 75%. They must also meet the minimum score requirement in each course. | Each course carries different weightage (credits) based on its scope and complexity, contributing proportionately to the overall score. | Students are permitted one reattempt per assignment to improve their scores based on feedback, in line with the programme’s emphasis on learning and progression. For certain assignments that are structured differently, reattempts may not be possible. |