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February 25, 2021
SWANA is currently offering Self-Study + Live Debriefing courses to our members. Registration is now open for the upcoming Managing Composting Programs, Managing MSW Collection Systems, and Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems virtual courses.
Registration includes:
- Newly updated course lesson recordings
- Access to course manuals, now available in digital format
- Supplemental course exercises
- Exclusive access to live debriefings with SWANA-certified faculty
- 30 continuing education credits
These courses allow our members to get the much needed face-to-face time with our SWANA-certified faculty while allowing them the flexibility to study at their pace with our on-demand lesson recordings.
Based on the tremendous success of four courses that took place in February, these courses build off the same format as those live, online courses. Read more about the three courses being offered below.
Live, Online Debriefings on Tuesdays and Thursdays
May 4 – 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET
Register by April 9 to save $100!
SWANA brings you a 100% virtual learning experience that supplements the flexibility of self-study learning with real-time, instructor-led debriefings that help you understand and apply the key concepts of each lesson to your work. The 75-minute debriefings will be held twice a week for four weeks in May.
The Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems course addresses emerging technology and best practices for the collection of residential solid waste and recyclables from single- and multi-family residences. Learn how to effectively plan, operate, and manage your residential solid waste and recyclables collection systems.
The course includes:
- Almost 7 hours of new video recordings of all lessons
- Digital course manual
- Exclusive access to 8 live, online debriefings with SWANA-certified faculty
- 30 continuing education credits
Ideal for collection system owners, operators, managers, system planners, and employees responsible for collection system operations management.
SWANA offers this course as a stand-alone learning experience that can also be used to supplement the learning and experience needed to fully prepare for certification in this discipline.
- Becky Caldwell, Caldwell Environmental Solutions
- Robin Ennis, Retired
- James (Nate) Ridley, Assistant Director, Sanitation and Environmental Services Department, City of Franklin, TN
- Joe Williams, Principal, Common Sense Consulting
Live, Online Debriefings on Tuesdays and Thursdays
May 4 – 27, 2021, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET
Register by April 9 to save $100!
SWANA brings you a 100% virtual learning experience that supplements the flexibility of self-study learning with real-time, instructor-led debriefings that help you understand and apply the key concepts of each lesson to your work. The 75-minute debriefings will be held twice a week for four weeks in May.
The Managing Composting Programs course addresses key concepts for successfully managing composting programs, including the rationale for composting, planning and site development, economics, and operations. Learn of the best practices, emerging technologies, and management issues that define successful municipal composting programs.
The course includes:
- 6 hours of new video recordings of all lessons
- Digital course manual
- Exclusive access to 8 live, online debriefings with SWANA-certified faculty
- 30 continuing education credits
Ideal for current and aspiring managers and operators of municipal composting programs, consultants, and others with an interest in this growing field.
SWANA offers this course as a stand-alone learning experience that can also be used to supplement the learning and experience needed to fully prepare for certification in this discipline.
- Steve Christman, Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District
- Matt Cotton, Integrated Waste Management Consulting
- Risa Weinberger, Risa Weinberger & Associates
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems
Live, Online Debriefings on Wednesdays and Fridays
May 5 – June 4, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET
Register before April 9 to save $100!
SWANA brings you a 100% virtual learning experience that supplements the flexibility of self-study learning with real-time, instructor-led debriefings that help you understand and apply the key concepts of each lesson to your work. The 75-minute debriefings will be held twice a week for five weeks.
The Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems course helps you effectively manage municipal solid waste management systems. It addresses the many and varied duties of the solid waste system manager and covers concepts related to planning, developing, and managing solid waste systems.
The course includes:
- Immediate access to 10.5 hours of new video recordings of all lessons
- Digital course manual
- Exclusive access to 10 live, online debriefings with SWANA-certified faculty
- 30 continuing education credits
Ideal for current and aspiring managers and operators of government solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who advise or consult with municipal waste managers.
SWANA offers this course as a stand-alone learning experience that can also be used to supplement the learning and experience needed to fully prepare for certification in this discipline.
- Becky Caldwell, Caldwell Environmental Solutions
- Robin Ennis (Retired)
- Johnnie Taylor, Sanitation Director, City of Winston-Salem, NC
- Joe Williams, Principal, Common Sense Consulting
