Natural Resources & Sustainability at UNH
UNH Professional Development & Training offers a variety of non-credit, continuing education programs for professionals in soil science, land surveying, environmental science, natural resources, and related fields.
Stay current with the latest in wetland evaluation, soil science, surveying, geographic information system mapping, drones, and more. You can enroll at any time with flexible class formats that include one-day workshops, multi-day certificates, and online programs.
Soil Science Certificate
The Soil Science Certificate program provides hands-on training in soil profiling, development, and test pit recording, building both technical knowledge and fieldwork skills.
Wetland Delineation Certificate
The Wetland Delineation Certificate program equips you with practical skills to evaluate, classify, and understand wetlands across New England.
Land Surveying Workshops
Gain hands-on skills in mapping, measurement, and spatial analysis, all essential tools for anyone working in construction, engineering, or environmental planning.
Carbon Footprinting Certificate
Turn your sustainability passion into action with a Carbon Footprinting Certificate. Learn the fundamentals of tracking and managing a carbon footprint for an institution, company, or community.
Drones (UAV/UAS) Operator Certificate
UNH PD&T is the leading drone operator training solution in MA, VT, NH and ME, offering open enrollment programs for engineers, land surveyors, city planners, photographers, academics or hobbyists.
Stormwater Management Certificate
Designed for professionals who plan, build, and maintain stormwater systems, this certificate program delivers practical, career-focused training.
- Carbon Footprinting: Data Collection and Calculations | October 7 & 9 | Live Online
- Drone (sUAS) Regulation, Application, and Flight Tactics | October 11 | Durham
- Wetland Classification | October 18 | Portsmouth
- Part 107 Drone (UAV/UAS) Pilot Test Prep Workshop | October 28 | Hybrid-Manchester
- The Basics of Photogrammetric Processing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Data | October 31 | Live Online
- Understanding the Basis of Wetland Evaluation | November 7 | Manchester
- Introduction to UAV/UAS/Drones | November 13 | Live Online
- Interpreting and Communicating Your Carbon Footprinting Results | November 18 & 20 | Live Online
- Part 107 Drone (UAV/UAS) Pilot Test Prep Workshop | December 2 | Live Online
- Winter Plant Identification for Wetland Boundary Determination | December 6 & 13 | Portsmouth
- Calculating Your Scope 3 Carbon Footprint | December 9 & 11 | Live Online
- Least Squares Analysis and Positional Tolerance Explained | December 12 | Live Online
- Drone (UAV/UAS) Business Applications | December 12 | Live Online
- Introduction to Carbon Footprinting | January 13 & 15 | Live Online
- Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (also known as Land Surveyor in Training exam) Preparation | January 23 | Live Online
- Part 107 Drone (UAV/UAS) Pilot Test Prep Workshop | February 10 | Live Online
- Introduction to UAV/UAS/Drones | March 5 | Live Online
- Efficient Use of State Permanent GNSS Base Station Networks Post-Processed and Real Time | March 6 | Live Online
- Advanced Identification and Documenting Hydric Soils | April 7 | Portsmouth
- Drone (UAV/UAS) Business Applications | April 9 | Live Online
- Wetland Function and Value Assessment | April 24 | Manchester
- Part 107 Drone (UAV/UAS) Pilot Test Prep Workshop | April 14 | Hybrid-Portsmouth
- Introduction to Drone (sUAS) Videography & Photography | May 28, 29, 30 | Live Online 5/28, 5/30) and Durham (5/29)
UNH’s professional certificate programs are designed to help you build practical skills and advance your career. Taught by industry experts, seminars focus on real-world application and are offered each semester or on a rotating basis for flexible scheduling.
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Does your business or organization require group training? Our Custom Training services offer a high-quality, individualized curriculum, hands-on training with an instructor, and scheduling flexibility to meet your needs. Most of our signature programs can be customized for individual group trainings, or we're happy to work with you to develop a program just for you, no matter what the topic area.
