Next Cybertracker North America event
May 3&4 2025 CyberTracker certification.
Register now for the next CyberTracker North America certification. Limited space
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What's the point of tracking?
The certification is open to everyone, from beginners to the more experienced. Novices who have never tracked before, basic knowledge is required, as there will be no training prior to the certification. |
How does the certification work?
The CyberTracker Track and Sign Certification is an internationally applied, professional-level certification used to promote wildlife tracking and knowledge. This two-day field experience is both an assessment and a training, with an emphasis on open dialogue and real learning.
CyberTracker certifications are conducted by highly skilled tracking specialists, Questions about the tracks and sign of any and all species encountered in the field may be asked, whether big or small, clear or obscure, fresh or old. After participants give their answers for a set of questions, a dialogue ensues between the tracking specialist and participants to provide the opportunity for everyone involved to internalize field marks, wildlife behavior, and natural history.
The Tracker Certifications emphasize practical tracking and the development of reliable field skills, and are unassociated with any particular philosophy or tracking school
Wildlife trackers of all skill levels can enjoy and benefit from this process. We are honoured that Sage Raymond, the first Canadian to earn a specialist certificate here in North America, will be conducting the May certification.
Participants will obtain a certificate, based on the following criteria:
Track & Sign I: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of medium to large animals and must have a fair knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign I certificate the candidate must obtain 70% on the Track & Sign Interpretation.
Track & Sign II Certificate: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of small to large animals, interpret less distinct spoor, and must have a good knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign II certificate the candidate must obtain 80% on the Track & Sign Interpretation certification.
Track & Sign III and Track & Sign IV Certificates: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of any animal, interpret obscure spoor and must have a very good knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign III certificate the candidate must obtain 90% on the Track & Sign Interpretation certification, and for Level IV, 100%.
CyberTracker certifications are conducted by highly skilled tracking specialists, Questions about the tracks and sign of any and all species encountered in the field may be asked, whether big or small, clear or obscure, fresh or old. After participants give their answers for a set of questions, a dialogue ensues between the tracking specialist and participants to provide the opportunity for everyone involved to internalize field marks, wildlife behavior, and natural history.
The Tracker Certifications emphasize practical tracking and the development of reliable field skills, and are unassociated with any particular philosophy or tracking school
Wildlife trackers of all skill levels can enjoy and benefit from this process. We are honoured that Sage Raymond, the first Canadian to earn a specialist certificate here in North America, will be conducting the May certification.
Participants will obtain a certificate, based on the following criteria:
Track & Sign I: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of medium to large animals and must have a fair knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign I certificate the candidate must obtain 70% on the Track & Sign Interpretation.
Track & Sign II Certificate: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of small to large animals, interpret less distinct spoor, and must have a good knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign II certificate the candidate must obtain 80% on the Track & Sign Interpretation certification.
Track & Sign III and Track & Sign IV Certificates: The candidate must be able to interpret the spoor of any animal, interpret obscure spoor and must have a very good knowledge of animal behavior. To qualify for the Track & Sign III certificate the candidate must obtain 90% on the Track & Sign Interpretation certification, and for Level IV, 100%.
Useful information
- This certification is conducted entirely in English, and answers must be formulated in English. However, we will have translators on site to help with communication. Questions can also be translated into French during the certification period.
- Once you have purchased your ticket, there are no refunds.
- You are not entitled to any outside help, books or measuring tapes during the certification.
- Please bring water, snacks, cold lunches, notebook and pencil.
- Filming is prohibited.
- The ticket price does not include accommodation.