(John Marsh, February 1998)

INTRODUCTION

There is a constant need for information on the training available for managers of protected areas. This inventory of such training, while incomplete and subject to revision, is intended to help meet this need.

Information on training opportunties not noted in this inventory will be welcomed and will be included in future versions.

The training agencies are listed by country, with countries in alphabetical order, and the information on each agency and course presented in a standard format indicated below.

AGENCY AND COURSE RECORD FORM

NAME OF AGENCY OFFERING TRAINING

MEANS OF CONTACTING THE AGENCY

- Name of person

- Mail address

- Telephone, Facsimile, e-mail

OVERALL CURRICULUM

QUALIFICATIONS ATTAINABLE

- Certificate

- Diploma

- Degree

SPECIFIC COURSES

- Subjects

- Dates

- Locations

- Instructors

- Field and practical content

- Cost

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

- Library

- Computers

- Equipment

- Transport

TARGET GROUPS

- Field managers

- Office administrators

- Students

- Others

PREREQUISITES

- Previous qualifications

- Employee of specific agency

- Age

- Citizenship

- Language capability

- Health

OTHER INFORMATION

- Financial support available