Certificate Course in Wildlife Management

Course Codeand Title	:Certificate Course in Wildlife Management
Target Group	: Executives, Administrative staff, Officers, University students preparing for employment.
Pre-requisition	: None
Hours of Study:	Credits:	15	Workshop/s:	03 No.
Course Synopsis:	:This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for Certificate Course in Wildlife Management. It integrates theoretical learning, group discussions, case studies, presentations, role-plays with interactive workshops designed to enhance professional competence and workplace readiness.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) of the Course: After successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to ILO 1: Understand principles of wildlife management and conservation. ILO 2: Identify major species and their ecological roles. ILO 3: Apply field techniques for wildlife monitoring and research. ILO 4: Analyze human–wildlife conflicts and propose solutions. ILO 5: Demonstrate knowledge of conservation laws, policies, and ethics. ILO 6: Gain hands-on experience through field-based learning.
Teaching and Learning Methods	:lectures, fieldwork, lab sessions, case studies
Delivery method/s	:Blended learning – online lectures, live workshops and enriched activities Guest lectures from wildlife managers, park wardens, and researchers Film/documentary sessions on conservation success stories Wildlife photography workshop for conservation awareness Group debates on controversial issues (e.g., zoos, trophy hunting)

Course Content

:Module 1: Introduction to Wildlife Management (2 weeks – 1 credit)

Definition, scope, and importance of wildlife management
History and evolution of conservation practices
Role of wildlife in ecosystems and human society
Global and regional perspectives (CITES, IUCN, CBD)

Module 2: Ecology & Wildlife Biology (3 weeks – 2 credits)

Wildlife ecology principles (food chains, niches, population dynamics)
Species behavior and habitat requirements
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Endangered species and conservation biology

Module 3: Wildlife Conservation & Protected Areas (3 weeks – 2 credits)

Protected area categories (national parks, sanctuaries, reserves)
Community-based conservation approaches
Human–wildlife conflicts: causes and solutions
Case studies: Sri Lanka, Africa, South Asia

Module 4: Wildlife Research & Monitoring Techniques (3 weeks – 2 credits)

Field survey methods (transects, camera traps, GPS, radio tracking)
Population estimation techniques
Data recording and analysis
Citizen science and technology in wildlife monitoring

Module 5: Wildlife Policy, Law & Ethics (2 weeks – 1 credit)

National and international wildlife laws
CITES, Ramsar, CBD, and IUCN Red List
Role of government, NGOs, and international bodies
Ethical issues in conservation and ecotourism

Module 6: Applied Fieldwork & Project (3 weeks – 3 credits)

Field visit to a protected area/wildlife reserve
Hands-on practice: survey methods, species ID, conflict mitigation
Short project report or case study presentation

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