Learning Outcomes

Preliminaries - Importance and Threats

A Closer Look at Biodiversity

Economic Valuation of Biodiversity

Threats to Biodiversity

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the definition and importance of wildlife and the threats it faces. You will learn about biodiversity, the economic valuation of biodiversity and the methods of valuation. Finally, you will be shown how you can estimate the rate of species loss and the factors driving species towards extinction.

Monitoring Wild Animals Preliminaries

Basics of Sampling

Distance Sampling - I

Distance Sampling - II

Radio-Telemetry

Behavioural Monitoring

In this module, you will be introduced to how wildlife can be monitored. You will learn about the basics of sampling, the differences between census and sampling as well as the kinds of sampling. You will be taught distance sampling and how the distance sampling formula is derived. You will also be shown the analysis of radio-telemetry.

What Is A Habitat?

Habitat Degradation, Loss, Fragmentation and Displacement

Reserve Selection and Design

Habitat Management and Improvement

In this module, you will be introduced to habitats and the three modes of dispersal. You will learn about habitat degradation, loss, fragmentation and displacement. You will be taught the creation of reserve, hotspots and gap analysis. You will be shown the principles of reserve design, habitat management and improvement.

Some Terminologies

Some Common Wildlife Diseases

Principles of Disease Management

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of wildlife diseases. You will be taught the horizontal and vertical transmission of diseases and what a host is. You will also learn about some common wildlife diseases, the principles of disease management, the epidemiology triangle and the maintenance strategies of infectious agents.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - First Assessment

This module contains the first assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Overview of Capturing and Restraining Wild Animals

Mechanical Capture

Chemical Capture

Capture Myopathy

Care of Immobilised Animal

Legal Aspects of Capture and Restraint

Introduction to Genetics

Population Genetics

Chromosomal, Genetic Disorders and Inbreeding

Population Viability Analysis

Reintroductions and Outbreeding

In this module, you will be introduced to conservation genetics and Mendel's law of genetics. You will learn about population genetics and the violations of Hardy-Weinberg's equilibrium. You will be taught chromosomal, genetic disorders and inbreeding. Finally, you will be shown ways of conducting population viability analysis.

Fundamentals of Ex-situ Conservation

Zoos and Their Management

Botanical Gardens

Other Aspects: Cryopreservation and Seed Banks

In this module, you will be introduced to in-situ and ex-situ conservation. You will be taught the genetic implication of ex-situ conservation and zoos and their management. Also, you will learn about botanical gardens, cryopreservation, seed banks and the procedures of seed collection.

Impacts of Climate Change

Plastics and Biodiversity

Oil Spills

Crisis and Learnings: The Sariska Case Study

In this module, you will be introduced to the management of changes. You will learn about climate, forcings and responses. You will also learn about mitigation and adaptation. You will be taught the impacts of plastics on wildlife and the impact of oil spills on wildlife. Finally you will be shown crisis and learnings using Sariska as a case study.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Second Assessment

This module contains the second assessment on Diploma in Wild Life Conservation. You need to score 80% or more to pass.

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Assessment

Learn about key facets of wildlife conservation, including the threats faced by ecosystems in this free online course..

Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of wildlife conservation, including the need for preservation and the various threats that wild animals and their habitats face. It will demonstrate how to safely capture wild animals, how to treat them when necessary, and how to manage their habitats and populations. You will learn using a case-study approach with real-life examples to get a better understanding of this field and its uses.

Learn about central concepts of wildlife conservation such as ‘biodiversity’, the economic valuation of biodiversity and the methods of valuation. This course will also explore how you can manage and improve the habitats of wildlife.
Then, it will show you how you can estimate the rate of species loss, the factors driving species towards extinction and how wildlife can be monitored. You will learn about habitat degradation, loss, fragmentation and displacement. Also, you will be introduced to the management of wildlife diseases, studying the horizontal and vertical transmission of diseases and what a ‘host’ is.
This course also explains the capturing and restraining of wild animals, and you will be shown some capture and restrain situations as an illustration. Furthermore, you will learn about conservation genetics and Mendel's laws of genetics before being introduced to in-situ and ex-situ conservation and the concept of zoos. Finally, you will be shown the management of changes and the impact of climate, ‘forcings’ and responses. This course is important for learners who would like to venture into ecology and explore new and novel approaches to conserving wildlife.

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Introduction to Advanced Parenting Skills

The Tools and Strategies for Parenting

Developing Relationships Between Children and Parents

Developing Effective Relationships and Behaviour

The Challenges of Parenting

In this module, you will explore the best strategies and tools for fostering positive and effective parenting. The lessons will also guide you on the essential skills for parenting and the best possible ways to develop positive relationships between children and parents amidst the challenges.

Positive Parenting Skills and Techniques - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn skills and approaches for ensuring positive parenting and build stronger family bonds.

Positive Parenting Skills and Techniques

Parenting is an interesting but challenging experience in equal measure and thus requires a blend of approaches to create strong family bonds and a conducive environment for everyone. This course provides practical insights to help parents navigate the rewarding journey of parenthood with confidence and positivity. By the end of this course, you will be skilled enough to create fruitful, lasting relationships between children and parents.

Introduction To Advanced Parenting Skills

Gain An Overview Of Parenting Skill and What Is Involved. Discover Some Of The Foundational Principles Of  Advanced Parenting Skills And How They Can Help You & Your Family.

Parenting Skills & Tools

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Advanced Parenting Skills - Course assessment

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Advanced Parenting Skills

This free online course provides cutting-edge strategies and techniques that can help you become the best parent you can be. Parenting is an amazingly difficult and complex job that can appear daunting without the right training as so much can go wrong in these early years. We go through a series of videos step by step to give you confidence as you face the most important task of your life: raising a happy and stable child.

Causes of Road Traffic Accidents

Different Types of Drivers

Unsuitable Conditions for Driving

This module gives you essential insights into the reasons leading to road traffic accidents and why some drivers are more likely to get involved in these accidents than others. You will also learn several mental and physical conditions that render one unsuitable for driving.

Fundamental Concepts of Defensive Driving

Driving Under Influence

How to Drive After Dark & In Rain?

Defensive Driving in Fog & Snow

The module aims to improve drivers' knowledge and skills in identifying, assessing, and reducing risks associated with road traffic accidents by providing factors causing road traffic accidents like driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. It includes the risk factors such as environmental elements affecting driver behavior.

Important Automobile Emergencies

Dangers of Car-Collision & Overspeeding

Emergencies Due to Mechanical Breakdown

This module provides you with the essential knowledge for dealing with automobile emergencies. It will help you gain expertise in the basics of dealing with different automobile emergencies while providing you with guidelines based on real-world experiences.

Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practices - Assessment

In this free online course, learn the essential driving skills and practices for making your daily commute safer.

Defensive Driving - Essential Principles & Practices

Despite dire conditions or other people's faults, defensive driving is the practice of anticipating risky scenarios. We have designed this course for people willing to learn basic defensive driving techniques. It includes aspects of being alert while driving and compares the attributes of defensive and aggressive drivers. Study how to drive in dangerous climatic situations and learn the intoxicating drugs that impair a driver's ability.

Introduction to Anger Management and Mindfulness

Recognizing Triggers and Responses

Mindfulness Techniques for Anger Regulation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

In this module, you will learn the nature of anger and the principles of mindfulness practice, you will learn how to recognize anger triggers and understand emotional responses. Discover mindfulness techniques for anger regulation such as breath awareness for calming and the role of communication in mindfulness.

Embracing Acceptance and Non-judgment

Transforming Negative Thought Patterns

Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation

In this module, you will learn effective techniques to cultivate acceptance of emotions and how to transform negative thought patterns through mindfulness of thoughts, cognitive restructuring, and how to overcome rumination. Discover how mindfulness can aid stress reduction and impulse control and how to create a mindful lifestyle.

Mindfulness for Anger Management - Assessment

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Mindfulness for Anger Management

Anger management techniques vary from easy, soft talks to some that may appear to be harsh. This course explores different techniques you can use to ensure mindfulness when dealing with anger. Mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing exercises empower you to not only handle the root cause of anger but also avoid unhealthy emotions and outbursts by creating a mindful and harmonious lifestyle and bringing calm to social interactions.

Risks Associated to Working From Heights

Equipment, Confined Spaces and Laws

Confined Spaces Risk Assessment

Control Measures and Emergency Procedures

In this module, you will be introduced to working from heights, you will learn the duties and responsibilities of employers and employees in ensuring safety. Learn about risk assessment and prevention and confined space legislation, risk assessment in confined spaces as well as control measures and emergency procedures.

Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces - Course Assessment

This free online course explores how to ensure a safe work environment when working from heights and confined spaces.

Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces

Over 30% of all workplace fatalities are caused by falls from heights or confined spaces. These two workplace mishaps pose a significant risk of injury and severe fatalities if proper measures are ignored. This short course discusses the various measures that need to be put in place to ensure heightened safety awareness in these environments. From comprehensive risk assessment to implementing effective control measures in work environments.

Animal Care and Health

First Aid and Nutrition for Animals

Feeding Management and Pet Sitting

In this module, you will be introduced to the principles of Animal care, and animal histories. You will learn relevant first-aid measures, and benefits of animal nutrition, and also feeding management for dogs and cats, and the factors to consider when choosing a pet-sitting service.

Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare - Course Assessment

Learn how to care for animals in this free online course that explains how to provide food, shelter, medicine and more.

Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare

This course sensitises you to your responsibilities in terms of providing appropriate care and treatment to animals. We explain how to provide animals with the necessary food and shelter while ensuring that their physical and mental needs are met. We show you how to administer medication and select a pet-sitting service to provide optimal animal health care in order to ensure good health and better lives for the living things in your care.

Understanding Anger Management

Sources and Causes of Anger Part 1

Sources and Causes of Anger Part 2

This module is your first step to managing anger, resolving conflicts and building lovable relationships. Get familiar with various concepts, principles and holistic models related to body, mind and spirits. You will then Explore and unpack the sources and causes of anger and get trained to manage and stop it from turning into rage.

Unforgiveness and Anger

Managing Conflict Resolution and Anger Communication

Understanding Unforgiveness and the Unforgiveness Process

This module imparts practical skills to control anger and provides the resilience and determination to implement these skills. This module will cover Unforgiveness and some best-kept tools for maintaining rational and functioning communication to reduce or resolve conflicts.

Optimal Health and its Impacts

Substance Abuse and Anger

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Through this module, you will understand how vitamin and mineral deficiencies, alcohol, substance abuse, addictions and the lack of optimal health adversely affect brain functioning resulting in exaggerated anger and conflicts. You will also learn the best approaches and strategies to overcome them to find peace and relationships back in life.

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Assessment

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Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

Anger, like other human emotions, is part of our daily experiences. However, if not well managed, it can lead to adverse effects and a reduction in productivity. It is an inevitable emotion that signifies dissatisfaction. On the other hand, if kept in control, you can live a full life and interact with others constructively. This course explores the various strategies to understand and manage anger and conflict.