Our Courses
Choose from three course formats: online, in-person, or online with field practicum.
Advanced Hydrology for Jurisdictional Determinations
Go beyond basic wetland hydrology and hydrologic indicators. This course provides an in-depth treatment of the principles, concepts, and methods essential for working with disputed jurisdictional boundaries. 24 contact hours. All online.…
Advanced Wetland Delineation (Coming Soon)
After a year or more of wetland delineation practice, many delineators find they could benefit from a course that provides a refresher on the basics, as well as dive into some topics that would expand their field skills. WTI is proud to offer a cou…
Basic Wetland Delineation (Coming Soon)
This course satisfies the requirements for basic wetland delineation training as specified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and certification programs in many states. Learn the basics of wetland delineation at your own pace with o…
Basic Wetland Delineation Refresher Course (Coming Soon)
The field practicum portion of our course, Basic Wetland Delineation Online with Field Practicum, is open to those who have had a full, basic wetland delineation course in the past and want a refresher on field practices. …
Beginners Plant ID for Wetland Delineation
A one-day field course designed for individuals new to plant identification necessary for conducting wetland delineations. Basic terminology critical to plant identification will be covered. The learning objectives of the course will be for the stud…
Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy
Learn to proceed through the US Army Corps of Engineers permit process with minimum cost and delay. Progress from a basic understanding of what the federal laws, regulations, and policies require and how the judicial decisions have affected them to …
Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, Rushes) ID for Wetlands and Wetland Delineators
This three day course is designed for wetland delineators and others needing to recognize and identify sedges, grasses, and rushes in wetlands, especially species likely to be seen in the field during wetland delineations in the lower Midwest and Pla…
Hydric and Problem Area Soils
3 days: 8 hours online (at your own pace), 16 hours in the field. Informed insights and a focus on field techniques and proper documentation should greatly improve the participant's command of the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils.…
Nationwide Permits
This online course will help you understand Nationwide Permits (NWPs), including which ones apply to a given project and how to combine them. Includes online lectures, copy of Nationwide Permits Complete and access to the Wetland Training Institute F…
North Central Plants of the Wetland Boundary
A plant identification course designed for wetland delineators working in the North Central United States. 24-contact hours of online lectures can be completed and revisited at your own pace.…
Northeastern Plants of the Wetland Boundary (Coming Soon)
A plant identification course designed for wetland delineators working in the Northeastern United States. 24-contact hours of online lectures can be completed and revisited at your own pace.…
Plant Identification for Central California, Southern California, and/or North San Francisco Bay Area
Learn important species in and near the regions of California where the session is conducted, and learn the basics of plant keying - useful anywhere. The regions covered by these two sessions include a large number of the common plant species found i…
Problematic Delineation Seminar
Professionals with multiple years of experience in wetland delineation work directly with WTI co-founder and instructor, Charlie Newling, to improve understanding and techniques recommended for problematic delineation situations.…
Riparian Habitat Restoration for the Arid Southwest
Learn the basics of habitat restoration/replacement of functions and services for wetlands and riparian areas. Class covers fundamental elements of site selection, preparation, and installation essential to successful restoration planning.…
Sample Basic Wetland Delineation Course
Preview online courses to get a feel for the course content and teaching style. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at getinfo@wetlandtraining.com or 877.792.6482.…
Sample Online Courses
Preview online courses to get a feel for the course content and teaching style. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at getinfo@wetlandtraining.com or 877.792.6482.…
Southeastern Plants of the Wetland Boundary
A plant identification course designed for wetland delineators working in the Southeastern United States. 24-contact hours of online lectures can be completed and revisited at your own pace.…
Wetland Delineation with Emphasis on Soils and Hydrology
Learn the basics of wetland delineation with additional emphasis on soils and hydrology. Learn at your own pace with online lectures. Then, choose a field practicum location and get face to face instruction from an expert in the field.…
Woody Plant Identification
This three day course is designed to provide the practical skills needed to identify woody plants throughout the year in both leafy and non-leafy (winter twig) conditions. Participants will learn the necessary leaf, twig, bark, flower and fruit feat…