SWANA has been committed to providing the highest quality training in the solid waste industry for over 40 years. Today, SWANA offers more training options than ever, including:
- SWANA Training Courses: SWANA offers a wide variety of training courses including:
Click here to view the training course catalog.
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SWANA Training Centers: Held at SWANA events throughout the year, training centers offer traditional classroom learning with courses taught by SWANA Certified faculty members. SWANA Certification testing is offered at all training centers.
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SWANA Chapter Training: Held at convenient, local SWANA Chapter locations throughout North America. SWANA Chapters offer one or more SWANA training courses taught by local SWANA Certified members. SWANA Certification testing may also be offered by the SWANA Chapter.
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SWANA eLearning: SWANA offers a variety of education options that you can take advantage of without ever leaving your desk. Want to participate but have a scheduling conflict? All sessions are also available as recordings.
eSessions - Individual online training sessions led by industry leaders or SWANA faculty members. Sessions topics and lengths vary, and participants receive 1-2 CEUs per session.
eSeries - A group of eSessions that can be purchased as a package. For example, SWANA now offers certification courses online, and you have the option of buying the entire series (best value!) or just the sessions most relevant to you. ISWM, MOLO, Recycling , Composting, and Transfer Station courses are currently available. CEUs are awarded per individual session.
eCourses - Self-paced courses that can be completed online at your convenience. Participants earn 15-20 CEUs by completing the online exam at the end of the course.
- SWANA Training@Work: These user-friendly training packages allow you to train your staff in your workplace at your own pace. Or, have a SWANA faculty member come to you! CEU values range from 10-30 per course. For more information, please email training@swana.org.
- SWANA Training@Home: Continue your education individually at your own pace from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Home Study packages include a manual to review at your own pace and an exam to receive credit for the course. Earn 10 CEUs per packages.