North American Banding Council & Certification
The North American Banding Council (NABC) is a nonprofit group encompassing bird research organizations whose members use bird banding as a tool in ornithological research, conservation, and management. The mission of the NABC is to promote sound and ethical bird-banding practices and techniques.
The NABC has developed educational and training materials, including manuals on general banding techniques as well as technique manuals for specialized taxonomic groups accompanied by a three-level certification process (Assistant, Bander, and Trainer).
Visit NABC's website for more info, training and educational materials, and certification details.