Academy programs focus on building knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with key leadership, partnership, and community collaboration competencies.
Our courses are designed for partnership practitioners working in public lands stewardship, conservation, resource management, Tribal and community engagement. Many trainings are inter-agency and muti-organizational by design, to promote peer learning and networking.
Our training combines instruction, interaction, and reflective exercises to provide a rich and engaging learning environment. We encourage active participation in class and application on the job.
Academy programs focus on building knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with key leadership, partnership, and community collaboration competencies.
Core competencies include Partnering, Community Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Partnership Management, and Accountability, in addition to the overarching competency of Communication.
Our courses are designed for partnership practitioners working in and supporting collaborative conservation, resource stewardship, cultural heritage, and Tribal and community engagement. Many trainings are inter-agency and cross-program by design, to promote peer learning and networking.
Academy alumni represent diverse partnership responsibilities, local to international partnership programs and initiatives, landscape-scale and community-based collaboratives, and key administrative support roles.
Our training combines instruction, interaction, and reflective exercises to provide a rich and engaging learning environment. Course leaders and instructors are experienced practitioners from the public, private, and nonprofit sector. We encourage active participation in class and application on the job.
We work cooperatively with agency cohosts and partners to design, develop, and deliver programs that meet their strategic priorities and training needs. Learn about recurring courses below, or explore our custom training services.
Managing
by Network
Join our flagship training program to build key competencies and expand your partnership network.
Collaborative Conservation: Partnerships in Practice
Further develop your skill set and savvy to strengthen partnerships and community engagement.
Workshops
and Webinars
Explore hot topics, share innovative programs, and grow your network through short courses and webinars.
