SWANA Training & Certification
From novice to veteran waste and resource management professionals, SWANA Training and Certification empowers you to incorporate best practices and new technologies, expand skills and knowledge to ensure safe operations, meet employer education requirements, earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs), and take your career to the next level.
"SWANA has been an invaluable resource for learning and professional growth since I joined in 2022. The wealth of knowledge shared by experienced members and the comprehensive training opportunities have been instrumental in my development. SWANA's commitment to education and resource sharing has empowered me to stay ahead in the ever-evolving waste industry."
–Ashley Ramsey, Geosyntec
SWANA Training
SWANA provides first-class training in core disciplines of the waste and resource management industry to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and insight you need to ensure your operations and team members work efficiently and safely.
We help you build a strong skill set of abilities, qualities, and experiences you can apply to perform better, become an expert in a certain topic, and progress in your career.
Ways to Learn
SWANA offers training courses in a variety of forms, from traditional in-person instruction to online learning.
- In-Person Courses:
- Training@Work – Brings nationally recognized certified faculty instructors directly to your location of choice to teach the course – a cost-effective option that allows for greater flexibility and less downtime.
- Chapter Trainings – Premier trainings at Chapter Events.
- Training at RCon™ – Complete a training course at RCon and take part in all that SWANA’s premier event experience has to offer.
- Virtual Courses:
- On-Demand – Self-paced, digital education course with videos, training manual (print or digital), and supplemental materials that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
- Self-Study Courses – Self-paced with a digital manual, practice exam and certificate of completion (not equivalent to SWANA Certification).
- Webinars:
- Live Webinars – Webinars with cutting-edge topics.
- Past Webinars – A collection of recordings of past webinars.
Course Categories
Below is a selection of training courses for each discipline. Visit the SWANA Find a Course page for a more extensive list and additional details.
Collection and Transfer
In-person and/or self-study courses include: Transfer Station Management, Managing Collection Systems, Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations, Collection Operations Basics, as well as a selection of recorded webinars.
Landfill and Landfill Gas
In-person and/or self-study courses include: Landfill Gas Systems Operations & Maintenance, Manager of Landfill Operations, Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems, as well as a selection of recorded webinars.
Manager of Landfill of Operations
A comprehensive course built by industry experts with deep knowledge of the requirements of this critical industry role available as an in-person or online course.
Planning and Management
In-person and/or self-study courses include: Manager of Landfill Operations, Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems, Zero Waste Principles & Practices, as well as an extensive collection of webinars.
Sustainable Materials Management
In-person and/or self-study courses include: Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations, Managing Composting Programs, Managing Recycling Systems, Zero Waste Principles & Practices, as well as a selection of recorded webinars.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
An in-person course that equips landfill personnel with the management options and opportunities available to them to address the PFAS issue.
Safety Training
Comprehensive safety training for solid waste industry workers and operators in partnership with Blue Ridge Services.
SWANA Certification
Whether you are just starting the journey or well on the path of becoming successful in the waste and resource management industry, SWANA Certification is your guide to career enhancement, increased salary, and greater success in your chosen discipline.
Recognized by several states as the standard for waste and resource management professionals, SWANA Certification identifies you as an asset within the industry and as a leader among your peers.
Certification Disciplines
- Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations
- Manager of Landfill Operations
- Managing Composting Programs
- Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems
- Managing MSW Collection Systems
- Managing Recycling Systems
- Transfer Station Management (US Version)
- Zero Waste Principles & Practices
Learn More About SWANA Certification »
SWANA Faculty
SWANA employs high quality certified faculty—from industry professionals to leaders in research. Our certified faculty are among the top in their field. To uphold the quality of our waste and resource management training, SWANA requires all faculty complete a certification process, focusing on the tools to successfully deliver course requirements. All instructors maintain a strong presence in their courses, engaging students to participate on a daily basis and communicating with them in a timely manner.
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Upcoming Trainings
Our first-class training in core disciplines of the waste and resource management industry equips you with the tools, knowledge, and insight you need to work efficiently and safely.
Questions
Please contact the SWANA Training & Certification team at 1-800-467-9262 or training@swana.org.
