After the success of last year’s pilot course, the Smithsonian-Mason Partnership is teaming with FOS again in 2012 to offer a 2-week, intensive course in adaptive management. Adaptive Management principles help conservationists to build their capacity in project design, planning and evaluation. This course is based on the Conservation Measures Partnership’s Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation. Participants gain skills in designing, planning and implementing effective projects, and in how to provide clear evidence of progress towards conservation results Participants learn these skills and tools in the context of a real conservation project and also gain experience using Miradi adaptive management software. With the help of skilled coaches, participant teams work with subject-matter experts to practice conceptualizing projects, formulating objectives, and demonstrating measurable impact. The non-credit course fee of $2500 USD includes instruction, most course materials, meals, lodging and Washington-Dulles (IAD) airport transfers. Participants can also choose to earn Continuing Education Units; graduate course credits (3) available for qualified applicants through George Mason University (total fee: $2750 in-state (VA), $3800.75 out-of-state).
Register Now for the June 2012 Smithsonian-Mason Course!
Graduate and Professional Training Course
Adaptive Management for Conservation Success
June 11-22, 2012
Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program
At the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, USA
Visit http://conservationtraining.si.edu or contact SCBItraining@si.edu for more information and to register. Spaces are still available so apply today!!!
After the success of last year’s pilot course, the Smithsonian-Mason Partnership is teaming with FOS again in 2012 to offer a 2-week, intensive course in adaptive management. Adaptive Management principles help conservationists to build their capacity in project design, planning and evaluation. This course is based on the Conservation Measures Partnership’s Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation. Participants gain skills in designing, planning and implementing effective projects, and in how to provide clear evidence of progress towards conservation results Participants learn these skills and tools in the context of a real conservation project and also gain experience using Miradi adaptive management software. With the help of skilled coaches, participant teams work with subject-matter experts to practice conceptualizing projects, formulating objectives, and demonstrating measurable impact. The non-credit course fee of $2500 USD includes instruction, most course materials, meals, lodging and Washington-Dulles (IAD) airport transfers. Participants can also choose to earn Continuing Education Units; graduate course credits (3) available for qualified applicants through George Mason University (total fee: $2750 in-state (VA), $3800.75 out-of-state).