Primatology Diploma Course

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Primatology Diploma Course
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What Will You Learn?

Primatology is the study of primate behaviour, biology, evolution, and taxonomy. Are you ready to meet the primates?

Study primatology and discover the secrets of these remarkable creatures. You'll learn about the behaviours and evolution of specific primate groups, New and Old World monkeys, and lesser and great apes. Discover the research that aids our understanding of these remarkable creatures. Explore the conservation methods used to protect them.

Delve into the intriguing history of primatology. Explore its research methods and the burning questions driving this field of study. Our Primatology course takes you on an exhilarating expedition from prosimians to great apes. You'll uncover each primate group's remarkable behaviours, adaptations, and social structures. Witness the unique evolution of these creatures. Understand the profound connection between humans and other primates.

Gain valuable insights into the research methods used to study primates. Learn everything from groundbreaking observations to cutting-edge techniques. Confront these magnificent creatures' pressing challenges – habitat loss, hunting, disease, and more. Read real-life case studies. Witness primatologists' dedication and innovative strategies to protect and preserve our primate relatives.

As you study primatology online, you'll become a true primate enthusiast. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of these extraordinary animals. Join us on a journey that will forever transform how you see our remarkable primate relatives.

By studying this course, you will learn about the following:

  • Primatology's history, methods, and questions.
  • Specific primate groups, New and Old World monkeys, and lesser and great apes.
  • Primate evolution, behaviour, and adaptations.
  • Human and primate connection.
  • Research methods in primate studies.
  • Primate conservation challenges and solutions.
  • Real-life primate conservation case studies.
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Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

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  • Part 1: What is Primatology?
  • Part 2: History of Primatology
  • Part 3: The Role of Primatologists
  • Part 4: Classification of Primates
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 1: Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to Prosimians
  • Part 2: Family Lemuridae
  • Part 3: Behaviour and Ecology of Lemurs
  • Part 4: Notable Lemur Species
  • Part 5: Family Lorisidae
  • Part 6: Behaviour and Ecology of Lorises
  • Part 7: Notable Loris Species
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 2: Assessment
  • Part 1: Family Tarsiidae
  • Part 2: Behaviour and Ecology of Tarsiers
  • Part 3: Species Diversity
  • Part 4: Social Structure of Tarsiers
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 3: Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to New World Monkeys
  • Part 2: Family Callitrichidae
  • Part 3: Behaviour and Social Structure of Callitrichidae
  • Part 4: Marmosets
  • Part 5: Tamarins
  • Part 6: Family Cebidae
  • Part 7: Ecology and Habitat of Cebidae
  • Part 8: Family Atelidae
  • Part 9: Ecology and Habitat of Atelidae
  • Part 10: Classification of Atelidae
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 4: Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to Old World Monkeys
  • Part 2: Family Cercopithecidae
  • Part 3: Behaviour and Social Structure of Cercopithecidae
  • Part 4: Classification of Cercopithecidae
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 5: Assessment
  • Part 1: Family Hylobatidae
  • Part 2: Gibbons
  • Part 3: Ecology and Habitat
  • Part 4: Siamangs
  • Part 5: Ecology and Habitat
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 6:Assessment
  • Part 1: Introduction to Great Apes
  • Part 2: Taxonomic Classification and Evolutionary History
  • Part 3: Morphology of Great Apes
  • Part 4: Behaviour and Social Structure of Great Apes
  • Part 5: Evolutionary Relationship Between Human and Non-Human Great Apes
  • Part 6: Studies and Insights into Human Evolution
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 7: Assessment
  • Part 1: Observational Methods
  • Part 2: Experimental Methods
  • Part 3: Captive Experiments
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 8: Assessment
  • Part 1: Main Threats to Primates
  • Part 2: Conservation Strategies
  • Part 3: Conservation Management
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Module 9: Assessment
  • Part 1: Study Cases
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points Exercise
  • Conclusion
  • Module 10: Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Primatology is the study of primate behaviour, biology, evolution, and taxonomy. As such, it is open to anyone interested in primates. You may be a student, an enthusiast, or an early-career researcher or professional. 

Expand your knowledge of primates. Better understand the natural world. Develop a strong foundation in conservation strategies. Study primatology online today.

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Accreditations

The Primatology Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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