2026 Online Training Calendar Now Available!

CPSG's new pricing model

CPSG is committed to building capacity for species conservation planning worldwide. We recognize that economic conditions differ greatly across and within regions, and we want to ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation. Starting in 2026, CPSG will introduce a new pricing model based on country of residence. 

Course fees will vary according to an index that combines trusted World Bank's Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)-adjusted GDP per capita and purchasing burden. But whether you join from Nairobi, Sao Paulo, or Berlin, you’ll learn alongside peers from around the world. Course content and support remain identical for everyone: the same expert-led instruction, collaboration, and support. Only the fee differs to reflect CPSG’s recognition of, and commitment to, equitable access to our training. 

Our courses blend self-paced study with live webinars led by leading experts in conservation planning and wildlife health. Our full online course schedule for 2026 is now available, so you can plan ahead and reserve your spot in time! 

Why take a CPSG course?

• Build practical facilitation skills to help you run effective meetings
• Gain confidence and abilities in the design and facilitation of species conservation workshops
• Learn at your own pace, with additional weekly live webinars with conservation planning experts and practical activities
• Network globally with experts and other colleagues who share your passions for wildlife

To paraphrase one of our trainees: "CPSG is more than a Specialist Group, it is a community of practice". Through our courses, you will get to meet other conservationists from around the world and become part of a community where ideas and projects can emerge!

2026 Online Course Calendar

Facilitating Species Conservation Planning Workshops - Online Course

Learn how to design and facilitate effective conservation planning processes to help the recovery of species and systems. 

Our Facilitating Species Conservation Planning Workshops course has been refreshed and updated! You will now benefit from a more practical, hands-on format that simulates real conservation planning workshops, helping you build the skills and confidence to plan for species conservation and recovery right away.  

16 February - 3 April 2026 | Apply by 15 January 2026!

28 September - 13 November 2026 | Apply by 28 August 2026!

Find more details and the application form here.

Wildlife Disease Risk Analysis - Online Course

Learn how to put the IUCN Guidelines for Wildlife Disease Risk Analysis (WDRA) into practice and design a workshop to effectively engage multiple stakeholders in completing a WDRA. 

24 August - 23 October 2026 | Apply by 24 July 2026!

Find more details and the application form here.

Ex Situ Conservation Assessment - Online Course

Learn how to put the IUCN SSC Guidelines for the Use of Ex Situ Management for Species Conservation into practice and design an ex situ assessment process for species conservation.

This course is available year-round, apply any time!

Find more details and the application form here.