Curious about how to better manage invasive plants in Connecticut?
Interested in improving your identification and management skills?
Sign up for UConn Extension’s Online Invasive Plant Certificate Course, which will:
- Prepare you to manage invasives using effective, science-based procedures.
- Equip land managers, green industry professionals, municipal staff, town/city commission volunteers, and residents with the information and tools needed to manage invasive plants in Connecticut.
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- Course cost: $225.00
- Fully online course, making content easily accessible and providing the opportunity to learn from anywhere and at your own pace.
- The Course will open/begin on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- Registered/enrolled students will have access to course materials for 3.5 months.
- Certificates will be awarded to all students that complete course requirements by Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Registration is available starting January 6, 2026 and will remain open until February 27, 2026.
- Course content availability will close on May 15 regardless of start date.
Course Description
This Invasive Plant educational course is designed to benefit beginner to professional invasive plant management practitioners, who have 0-3 years of management experience. Course content will include recorded presentations, interviews with land managers, reading material, videos, and quizzes. Industry professionals and experienced practitioners facilitate learning.
Each module consists of learning objectives, topic sections, educational videos/presentations, and closes with a quiz on the material. A pre- and post-test must be completed to receive the certificate. The modules can be completed and revisited at any time while the student is enrolled in the course.
An instructor will meet virtually with the students ONCE during the course for an OPTIONAL review session. The exact date and time will be set with student input once the course begins.
Module topics include:
- Introduction to Invasives in Connecticut
- Invasive Plant Ecology and Identification
- Management Strategies for Invasive Terrestrial Plants
- Management Strategies for Invasive Aquatic Plants
- Management on a Large Scale and Prioritization
- Restoration and Native Plants
- Pesticide Use and Regulations in CT
Participants will also have access to:
- Technical assistance from UConn Extension staff
- Access to resources and tools to support your learning
- A network of invasive plant management practitioners and/or professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the refund policy for this item/service?
We can provide 100% refund available before the course opens on February 2, 2026. Refunds are not available after the course has opened.
What days/times will the course occur?
The course will be asynchronous: you will be able to complete the modules and assignments on your own time as you are available. There is a set starting date and set ending date (February 2 – April 30, 2026); within those dates you can do the work whenever is best for you.
How much time per week should I expect to spend to complete this course?
With 3.5 months to complete the course, it will be up to you how many hours you spend per week; with an average of 2-3 hours per week you can comfortably finish the course in 3.5 months. The content is composed mostly of videos, with reading material mostly supplemental.
What will this certification qualify me to do?
The Course Completion Certificate is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. It does not represent a professional certification, license, or credential, nor does it qualify recipients for any regulated professional designation. However, it may be an asset on a resume for those seeking employment in the landscape industry.
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