Popular MOLO Certification and Course to be Redeveloped

RFP Deadline Approaching: August 28

Last month, SWANA issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the leading industry certification and course for Managers of Landfill Operations (MOLO). Proposals are due by Friday, August 28, 8 pm EDT.

Over the years, thousands of industry professionals have become more proficient in managing landfills after taking the MOLO course and have distinguished themselves by earning the coveted MOLO credential. This exciting, new project will enhance the value of the MOLO course and certification by bringing the course in line with the standards, practices, and technologies needed to manage modern landfills and ensuring the certification reflects the competencies required of today’s landfill managers.

SWANA seeks a consultant group to manage the project. The Contract Project Manager will work with SWANA staff and subject matter experts with expertise managing active and open municipal solid waste landfills to form two distinct groups – the Certification Exam Redevelopment Group and the Course Redevelopment Group. Contact Arminda Valles-Hall, Director of Member Learning & Education, at avalles-hall@swana.org / 240.494.2251, if you’re interested in serving on one of the groups.     

“This exciting project represents a major departure from how SWANA has traditionally developed its certification-related training,” said Meri Beth Wojtaszek, SWANA Deputy Executive Director. “With this project, SWANA is developing a more personalized and customized learning experience. The new MOLO course will be available as individual learning modules, each of which will provide a stand-alone educational experience about the primary topics covered in that module. Depending on their educational needs, students will have the option to access one or multiple modules to fill knowledge gaps selectively or consume the modules as a set for a comprehensive education on the management of landfill operations.” Further, the MOLO course—in its entirety or as individual modules—will be available in digital and live, instructor-led formats.

Prospective respondents who participated in the August 6 pre-proposal submission conference call are reminded to Download the RFP, Draft Agreement, and Other Materials. All others may direct questions about the RFP to Arminda Valles-Hall at avalles-hall@swana.org, 240.494.2251.