This manual is designed for use in a preservice training program for prospective volunteers whose Peace Corps service will be spent working with small-scale artisanal fishing communities in developing nations. The program consists of 8 weeks of intensive training to develop competencies in marine fisheries technology and fisheries extension work and in the ability to transfer knowledge and skills. The manual includes an overview of the program, lists of program goals, information on starting the program, lists of references and materials needed, tips on conducting the program, and the complete 111 training sessions. Provided for each session are: (1) session goals; (2) one or more exercises directed toward meeting these goals; (3) total time required to complete the session or exercise; (4) overview statement describing the purpose of the session or exercise; (5) procedures and activities (sequenced in time steps that describe what trainer and participants are required to do at a particular point in the program); (6) list of materials and equipment needed; and, when applicable, (7) trainer notes. Although each session builds toward or from the one(s) preceding and following it, individual sessions can be used independently with minor modification. (JN)