Course Background
The main objectives of the course are to: a. Provide understanding and knowledge of modern concepts in wildlife management. b. Provide insight into relevant conservation policies and legislation, and their enforcement mechanisms at global and local levels. c. Provide hands-on experience and training in the use of modern scientific methods, techniques, and tools required for biodiversity assessment and monitoring of conservation goals. d. Develop understanding of the landscape approach to conservation and skills for scientific wildlife management planning. e. Develop scientific skills for resolving humanwildlife conflict, including capture, handling, care, and management of wild animals.
Target Group and Seat
The Certificate Course is designed for in-service Range Forest Officers, Deputy Range Officers, or officers of equivalent rank working within the wildlife and natural resource management sectors of the Government, NGOs, and private organizations with interests in wildlife conservation and management. The seats are limited to thirty (30) , and allotment will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility
The course is intended for in-service officers of the rank of Range Forest Officers, Deputy Range Officers, or officers of equivalent rank having a minimum of Higher th Secondary (12 ) standard and a basic course in forestry. Universities and colleges having forestry or wildlife as a subject at undergraduate or postgraduate level may also nominate interested faculty for the course.
Foreign candidates with an equivalent forestry/ environmental science background and field experience may also be admitted to the course. They should preferably have adequate knowledge of the English language. Both Indian and foreign candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age and not more than 45 years old on 1 November 2026 . They should be fit to withstand the arduous outdoor training programme.