Our Courses
Choose from three course formats: online, in-person, or online with field practicum.
Advanced Hydric Soils Online with Field Practicum (2019)
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, a major aspect of t…
Advanced Hydric Soils Online with Field Practicum (2020)
Register now for early bird rates (by 1/17/2020) and begin your course anytime after 12/09/2019. 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 great…
Advanced Hydrology for Jurisdictional Determinations Online (2019)
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 Hydrology for Jurisdictional Determinations Online (2020)
Register before 1/17/20 for early bird rates, start your course anytime after December 9, 2019. Go beyond basic wetland hydrology and hydrologic indicators. This course provides an in-depth treatment of the principles, concepts, and methods essential…
Basic Wetland Delineation (2020)
Register for 2020 courses by January 17, 2020 for early bird rates. Learn the basics of wetland delineation in one week. This is a five day, face to face course with classroom lectures and field practicum. 40 contact hours.…
Basic Wetland Delineation Online with Field Practicum (2019)
Learn the basics of wetland delineation at your own pace with online lectures. Choose a field practicum location to complement what you learn online and get face to face instruction from an expert in the field.…
Basic Wetland Delineation Online with Field Practicum (2020)
Register for 2020 courses by January 17, 2020 for early bird rates, get started with your course anytime after December 9, 2019. Learn the basics of wetland delineation at your own pace with online lectures then get face to face instruction from an e…
Basic Wetland Delineation Refresher Course (2020)
Register for 2020 courses by January 17, 2020 for early bird rates, get started with your course anytime after December 9, 2019. The field practicum portion of our course, Basic Wetland Delineation Online with Field Practicum, is open to those who ha…
Beginners Plant ID for Wetland Delineation (2020)
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…
Demystifying Wetland and In-Water Permitting in Washington State (2020)
Demystifying Wetland and In-Water Permitting in Washington State is a course on preparing complete applications for various Washington State permitting programs. Through this course, learn how to identify which environmental laws apply to which wetla…
Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy (2020)
Register now for early bird rates (good through 1/17/2020) and choose from locations and dates listed for this in-person course. Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy provides the knowledge that is necessary to proceed through the US Army Corps …
Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy Online (2019)
Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy Online provides the knowledge that is necessary to proceed through the US Army Corps of Engineers permit process with minimum cost and delay. Expect to spend a minimum of 32 contact hours.…
Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy Online (2020)
Register now for early bird rates (good through 1/17/2020), begin anytime after December 9, 2019. Federal Wetland / Waters Regulatory Policy Online provides the knowledge that is necessary to proceed through the US Army Corps of Engineers permit proc…
Graminoids (Grasses, Sedges, Rushes) ID for Wetlands and Wetland Delineators (2020)
This four 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 Plai…
Identifying Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes (2020)
This part lab and part field course is designed to give participants the knowledge and familiarity necessary to identify members of these difficult families. Participants will learn vocabulary, work extensively with keys, and hone dissecting skills. …
Nationwide Permits Online (2019)
Nationwide Permits Online includes cloud-based lectures and access to the Wetland Training Institute Forum discussion forum. 8 contact hours. Progress and review lectures at your own pace.…
Nationwide Permits Online (2020)
Register by 1/17/2020 for early bird rates and begin your course anytime after 12/09/19. Nationwide Permits Online includes online lectures and access to the Wetland Training Institute Forum discussion forum. 8 contact hours. …
North Central Plants of the Wetland Boundary Online (2019)
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.…
North Central Plants of the Wetland Boundary Online (2020)
Register by 1/17/20 for early bird rates and begin anytime after 12/19/19. 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 a…
Northeastern Plants of the Wetland Boundary Online (2019)
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.…
Northeastern Plants of the Wetland Boundary Online (2020)
Register by 1/17/20 for early bird rates and begin anytime after 12/19/19. 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…
Planning Hydrology, Vegetation, and Soils for Constructed Wetlands (2020)
This course covers critical elements for construction and restoration of wetlands. Topics covered include establishing goals, site selection, defining and quantifying hydrology, preparing vegetation plans, and establishing a proper soil substrate.…
Plant Identification for Central and/or Southern California (2020)
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…
Plant Identification for Wetland Delineators (2020)
A plant identification course designed for wetland delineators working in the Upper Midwest. Through a combination of field site visits and classroom familiarization with the use of floristic keys, students will learn identification principles, descr…
Plant Identification for Wetlands and Wetland Delineators (2020)
Register by 1/17/20 for early bird rates. This plant identification course is designed for wetland delineators working in the Great Plains and Lower Midwest.…
Problematic Delineation Seminar (2019)
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.…
Problematic Delineation Seminar (2020)
Register by 1/17/20 for early bird rates. 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 de…
Riparian Habitat Restoration for the Arid Southwest (2020)
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 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 (2020)
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 Online with Field Practicum (2019)
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.…
Wetland Delineation with Emphasis on Soils and Hydrology Online with Field Practicum (2020)
Register now to receive early bird rates (good through 1/17/2020) and begin anytime after 12/09/19. Learn the basics of wetland delineation with additional emphasis on soils and hydrology. Learn at your own pace with online lectures. Then, choose a f…
Woody Plant Identification (2020)
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…