Dear Marmamers, The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is running 5-day intensive training courses to become a certified WCA Responsible Whale Watching Guide or Marine Educator. Certified guides enjoy links to volunteer guiding opportunities with WCA Partners worldwide. The dates are outlined below. *Dates:* Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August 2018 (Whale Watch Guide Course) Monday 10th September to Friday 14th September (Marine Educators Course) *Location:* WCA Headquarters, Brighton, UK *WCA’s Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course* Course modules will include: * Cetacean research onboard whale watching platforms (including citizen science initiatives) * Science interpretation and conservation messaging * Communication and presentation skills training * Responsible whale watching standards - understanding boat operators and destinations Includes: * WCA Responsible Whale Watcher course and certification * Lectures and training from seasoned professionals * Educational Activities * Guide training * Practical activities * Final presentation/assessment After successful completion of the course, participants will be placed on a database of qualified guides from where WCA Partners and affiliates will be able to select suitable candidates for internship and guiding opportunities. Any successful placement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the WCA Partner or affiliate. *WCA’s Marine Educators Course* Course modules will include: *Responsible marine life watching standards *Communication and presentation skills *Citizen science initiatives *Communication and presentation skills training *Science interpretation and conservation messaging. Includes: *WCA Marine Educators course and certification *Lectures and training from seasoned professionals *Practical assessments and activities *Reserve your place* For more info go to: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/capacity-building/training-courses/ * Limited places available, so early application is strongly encouraged. Regards, *Dylan Walker*Chief Executive Officer *World Cetacean Alliance* Studio 3, Lower Promenade Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 c: +44 (0) 7900 471490 e: dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org <sophie.lewis@worldcetaceanalliance.org> [image: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/] <http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/> The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 100 organisations and individuals in 40 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484. The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email or it's attachments.