Career Details

Managing Composting Programs

Description

Managing Composting Programs addresses concepts critical to successfully manage composting programs, including the rationale for composting, planning and site development, economics, and operations. Managing Composting Programs discusses best practices, emerging technologies, and management issues characteristic of municipal composting programs. The course consists of class lecture, discussion, activities and an optional facility tour.

Certifying Organization

Solid Waste Association of North America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Economic Developer

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International Economic Development Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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National Contract Management Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Society of Association Executives

Type

B - Advanced

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