Rutgers Wetland Training Courses and Certificate Program

Develop new skills to help protect our wetlands and earn a respected credential!

Gain skills and knowledge in wetland identification, wetland construction, and wetland delineation at Rutgers!


Taught by renowned experts, our courses are offered both online and in person (with hands-on activities) to maximize learning while maintaining flexibility and convenience.


And don't miss the opportunity to earn an in-demand credential vital for wetland delineators. Rutgers University’s nationally recognized Wetland Delineation Certificate will teach you how to accurately delineate wetlands and provide you with the necessary qualifications.

 

Upcoming Wetland Training Courses

 

LAST CHANCE!

Hydric Soils**

April 14–16, 2026 | 9 am–3:30 pm EDT

Online (Live, instructor-led)


Develop your ability to identify hydric soils and assign appropriate hydric soil indicators to determine wetland boundaries.


⏰ Hurry—registration closes on April 13. Register Today!


**This course is part of the Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate Program. Save $100 on this course when you enroll in the certificate!

Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation: North**

May 13–14, 2026 | 8 am–3:30 pm EDT

Online (Live, instructor-led) 


Learn how to identify wetland plants in the Northern NJ region and distinguish between upland and wetland plant species—an essential step in the wetland delineation process.


Registration closes on May 5—Register Today!


**This course is part of the Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate Program. Save $100 on this course when you enroll in the certificate!

Introduction to Wetland Identification

June 15, 2026 | 1 pm–5 pm EDT and

June 16, 2026 | 8:30 am–12:30 pm EDT

Online (Live, instructor-led) 


Develop the basic skills needed to identify a wetland’s presence, including plant identification and soil recognition, as well as an introduction to wetland delineation.


Registration closes on June 10—Register Today!

Wetland Construction: Principles, Planning, and Design

June 24, 25, 29, and 30, 2026 | 9 am–3:30 pm EDT

Online (Live, instructor-led) 


Discover how to plan and design a functional wetland, including assessing the distribution of hydrology on your site and creating usable hydrographs.


Registration closes on June 10—Register Today!

Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation: South**

August 26–27, 2026 | 8 am–3:30 pm EDT

Online (Live, instructor-led) 


Learn how to identify wetland plants in the Southern NJ region and distinguish between upland and wetland plant species—an essential step in the wetland delineation process.


Registration closes on August 24—Register Today!


**This course is part of the Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate Program. Save $100 on this course when you enroll in the certificate!

Methodology for Delineating Wetlands**

Online: September 24, 2026 | 8:30 am–4 pm EDT


In-person field trips (TWo Days):

Sept. 28 or 29 (Basking Ridge, NJ) and

Sept. 30 or Oct 1 (Cranbury, NJ)

8 am–5 pm


Learn how to recognize key wetland indicators and use them with hydric soil indicators to delineate wetland boundaries. Includes field trips for hands-on practice!


Registration closes on September 17—Register Today!


**This course is part of the Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate Program. Save $100 on this course when you enroll in the certificate!

 
 
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Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate Requirements


The Wetland Delineation Certificate is awarded to participants who:


1) Attend and complete assignments for these three (3) training courses:


  1. Hydric Soils
  2. Vegetation Identification for Wetland Delineation: North or South
  3. Methodology for Delineating Wetlands


2) Complete an online exam with a score of 70% or better.


Certificate Series Discount: Save $300!


Register for all three courses in the series at the same time and get $100 off of each course fee.

 
 

These Courses are Perfect For:

✓ Arborists

✓ Biologists

✓ Conservationists

✓ Ecologists

✓ Engineers

✓ Environmental Consultants

✓ Environmental Scientists

✓ Geologists

✓ Land Surveyors

✓ Land Use Professionals

✓ Landscape Architects

✓ Landscape Designers

✓ Natural Resources Specialists

✓ Park Naturalists

✓ Planners

✓ Project Managers

✓ REHSs

✓ Wetland Specialists

✓ Wetland Scientists

✓ Wildlife Field Technicians

Continuing Education Credits


These courses are approved for a variety of continuing education credits, including:


  • NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM)
  • NJ Health Officers and REHS
  • NJ Land Surveyors
  • NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP)
  • NJ Professional Engineers
  • NY Landscape Architects
  • NY Professional Engineers / Land Surveyors
  • Society of American Foresters
  • Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP)


Visit each course webpage to see approved credits.

Program Questions? We're Here to Help!


We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. We are happy to help. For registration assistance, please email our Registration Department or call them at 848-932-9271, option 2.


Don't miss this chance to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to delineate wetlands and earn your certificate. Register today and I'll see you in class!


Suzanne Hills

Senior Program Coordinator

Office of Continuing Professional Education

✉ suzanne.hills@rutgers.edu

📞 (848) 932-7234

 

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Other Upcoming Environmental Courses

Online (live, instructor-led) unless indicated

On Demand: NJDEP Subsurface Evaluator Exam | Self-paced

On Demand: NJDEP UST Training for Class A & B Operators | Eight hours | Self-paced

On Demand: Radon Training Courses | Times vary by topic | Self-paced

April 6: The Ethical Organization

April 7, 14, 21, and 28: ArcGIS: Introduction

April 16–17: Pond Design, Management, and Maintenance

April 20, 22, and 24: HEC-RAS: The Essential Modeler's Guide

April 28: Understanding the LNAPL Initial Recovery & Interim Remedial Measures Technical Guidance

April 30: Complying with the NJ Pollution Prevention Act

May 5, 12, 19, and 26: ArcGIS: Editing and Data Development

May 7: Regulatory Training in USTs | Bordentown, NJ

May 11–17: Auditor's Workshop | Six hours | Self-paced

May 21–22: Green Stormwater Management

May 26–July 20: Environment & Public Health | New Brunswick, NJ & Online

June 2, 3, 9, and 10: Ecological Risk Assessment

June 4, 11, and 18: Practical Applications in Hydrogeology | New Brunswick, NJ

June 8–14: Air Quality Permitting Seminar | 12 hours | Self-paced

July 14–15: LSRP Case Study Training—The Next Generation

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