Training & Certification
Become Certified
Welcome to the SWANA Certification Preparation Page! Here you’ll find comprehensive information about the qualifications, prerequisites, and resources you need to successfully begin your journey toward professional certification in the solid waste and resource management industry.
Discover the essential requirements and pathways to certification that will empower you to make a meaningful impact in the world of waste management and environmental sustainability.
Certification Requirements for all other SWANA disciplines
- High School degree or GED
- Minimum one year of experience working in the solid waste industry OR a two-year associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field (Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or equivalent fields).
Please review the experience requirements closely for the discipline(s) in which you seek certification. If you do not have the requisite experience, your application will be denied.
Certification Requirements for all other SWANA disciplines
- High School degree or GED
- Minimum one year of experience working in the solid waste industry OR a two-year associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field (Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or equivalent fields).
Please review the experience requirements closely for the discipline(s) in which you seek certification. If you do not have the requisite experience, your application will be denied.
Preparing for Certification
Individuals seeking certification should note that attending a training course does NOT guarantee success on a certification exam. Passing a certification exam requires amassing knowledge, skills, and abilities over time from a variety of sources; no one course provides all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pass a certification exam. Knowledge is gained over time from years of experience in the field; online courses, webinars, and podcasts; in-person seminars and events; hands-on workshops; on-the-job training; local, regional, and national conferences; mentoring programs; trade publications; and more.
GET STARTED!
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Apply for Certification Online
Complete a separate application for each certification exam you wish to take.
Application Cost:
Members: $250.00
Non-Members: $400.00
Payment is received by credit card only. Please enter your promo code, if applicable.
Online Testing
- Once your certification application is approved, your certification exam access is emailed by our partner, Captus. Please check your spam folder.
- You must take the exam within six (6) months of purchase.
Online Exam Results and Certificates
Once you begin your exam, you will have a maximum of three (3) hours to complete it. The minimum score to pass is 70%. Results are emailed within 24 hours. Those who successfully pass will receive instructions on how to print their certificate.
Online Exam Re-Takes
Those who do not pass can re-register and take the exam immediately. The full registration fee applies to each re-take. There is no limit on the number of times you may re-take an exam.
Technical Support
In North America, technical assistance is available Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET at 1.866.348.7888 or support@captus.com. Outside North America, contact support@captus.com during business hours. We recommend taking your exam during business hours in case technical support is needed. SWANA staff cannot help you with technical issues during testing.
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