I investigated falconry around 2000.
It takes about two years of study and a passed exam (mostly focused on the health of a bird) to even begin to Apprentice.
And it takes years of Apprenticing to become a Falconer.
Master Falconer? LONG time.
Also, falconry is not all about the bird. It is also about becoming a leatherworker, as your bird always will wear what you have handcrafted.
My SIL’s ex was a Master Falconer. They did a lot of biz in the UAE.