The Master of Conservation Leadership (MCL) program seeks to transform today’s conservation professional into tomorrow’s conservation leader. Aimed at early- to mid-career working professionals, the program is comprised of three week-long residency components, online interactive learning modules, an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and a final learning portfolio that addresses a contemporary need in the sector. The program is designed to be completed in 24 months of full-time study. With an emphasis on innovative conservation practice, including Indigenous-led conservation governance and conservation on private and working lands, the MCL will cultivate competencies in leadership such as strategic planning, conflict resolution, team building, evidence-based decision-making, partnership development, and communication designed expressly for the working conservation professional.