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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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...

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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...

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Field managers, program leads, or specialists with current partnership or community collaboration responsibilities.  

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This course is an interagency applied learning course designed for federal managers,...

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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...

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This training is designed to develop the community engagement and cultural competency skills of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees and partners at urban field stations. Participants will be provided the tools, techniques, lessons learned, and support to develop,...

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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...

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