Human Dimensions Courses

These courses focus on using social science knowledge and tools to effectively incorporate societal values into conservation planning and decision-making, and to build stronger and more diverse partnerships.

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To build capacity in all Service programs at all levels, and to ensure an optimal learning experience, this course is intended for regional employees in one of the following categories:

Positions that interact with Tribes and/or whose work directly affects Tribal Nations...
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Government and non-governmental organization (NGO) employees who are engaged in natural resource negotiations including biologists, planners, managers, and project leaders.

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This training course presents participants with advanced...

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GS 15 FWS Leadership 

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Native peoples have lived from, with, and as a part of the environment since time immemorial, and as such, have a direct connection to the USFWS mission. During this immersive training, USFWS leaders will explore...

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Field managers, program leads, and others with interest and/or responsibilities in developing and maintaining successful partnerships and/or community collaboration. 

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This course is an interagency applied learning course...

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Natural resource practitioners and decision makers who deal with people-related conservation challenges. This includes mid to upper-level managers, field biologists, education and outreach specialists, visitor services staff and outdoor recreation planners.

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Conservation professionals whose projects include public involvement and community engagement.

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Public involvement and community engagement are constantly evolving due to ongoing changes in demographics, people's attitudes and expectations, and public...

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal employees actively involved in community-based conservation partnerships and possessing foundational partnership and collaboration skills. This course is open to graduates of the...