The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) offers a wide range of short‑term, practical training courses (1–3 weeks) on thematic and technical aspects of wildlife conservation, designed for diverse participants—forest department officers, zoo personnel, law enforcement, NGOs, educators, armed forces, and more
Key offerings include:
Capsule Courses in Wildlife Management (1–2 weeks): Aimed at Indian Forest Service officers (ACF, DCF, CCF), these give a panoramic view of conservation strategies and citizen-centric approaches
Interpretation & Conservation Education (10 days): Open to a broad audience—including protected area staff, zoo workers, armed forces, NGOs, educators, and tour operators—this course hones skills in public outreach, communication techniques, and wildlife interpretation
Endangered Species & Zoo Management: Tailored for senior zoo leadership (directors, curators, veterinarians) and middle-level supervisory staff. Participants learn best practices in captive wildlife management
Environment & Nature Conservation: Explores core environmental and ecological concepts and methods used for data gathering, analysis, and communication regarding conservation efforts .
Control of Illegal Wildlife Trade in India: For officers from customs, police, CBI, wildlife/forest services, coast guard, NGO staff, and forensic professionals. The program emphasizes legal aspects, anti‑poaching, forensic techniques, and species identification through morphological methods
Additionally, WII conducts specialized short courses on remote sensing/GIS, wildlife population estimation, habitat evaluation, wildlife health, chemical restraint, tourism, and environmental impact assessment—offering hands‑on training, demonstrations, and workshops tailored to conservation professionals
In essence, WII’s short‑term programs deliver targeted, intensive field and classroom learning for wildlife practitioners across disciplines, with practical tools, methodologies, and strategic insights aimed at enhancing conservation outcomes in India.
