About the Soil Certificate Program
The Soil Science Certificate Program offers practical training in examining soil profiles, understanding soil development, and accurately recording test pits. Participants gain applied skills that enhance both technical knowledge and fieldwork proficiency.
The program consists of four required workshops and must be completed within two years, offering a clear and structured path toward certification. The program is currently offered in Portsmouth, Manchester, Durham, live online (via Zoom) and at various off-site locations. Locations are subject to change.
Please note that this certificate is exclusively a non-credit continuing education certificate issued by UNH Professional Development & Training. This certificate is not intended to replace or substitute any other license, certificate, or accreditation. CEUs will be issued upon completion of each course.
Certificate Requirements
Participants who wish to earn the Soil Science Certificate must complete all three core courses and at least one required elective course from the list below. Please note that some courses do have prerequisites. Certificate structure, format, and requirement is subject to change.
Completion of three (3) required core modules:
Completion of one (1) elective module:
- Hydric Soils of New England
- Advanced Identification and Documenting Hydric Soils
- Soil Taxonomy
- Soil Morphology II
Enroll in the Soil Science Certificate program. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (an additional, one-time fee of $50).
Soil Science Certificate Digital Badge
Participants who successfully complete the Soil Science Certificate program will automatically receive a digital badge microcredential which verifies their accomplishment and skill. The badge can be shared on social media, blogs, and online portfolios.
Upon completion, participants will receive an email from University of New Hampshire Badging with further information on how to share and/or download their badge. For more information on digital badges with UNH PD&T, click here.
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
- Advanced Identification and Documenting Hydric Soils | November 18 | Portsmouth
- Advanced Identification and Documenting Hydric Soils | April 7, 2026 | Portsmouth
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.
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Certificate Information
Policies
Coursework must be completed within two years. If you are enrolled in multiple certificate programs, a maximum of two workshops can count toward more than one certificate. Required workshops cannot be waived, though substitutions may be approved on a case-by-case basis. UNH reserves the right to modify or discontinue programs at any time.
Enrollment
You don’t need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend workshops. To have courses count toward a certificate, enroll before your third workshop in that content area. Add the certificate to your cart at checkout for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
Scheduling & Locations
Workshops are offered in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Live Online. Most are available each spring and fall, though some are offered once a year. Programs are designed so certificates can often be completed within a year. There are no set start or end dates.
Completion & Certificates
Progress is tracked automatically in your Learn for Life account. Digital certificates are issued within two weeks. If you haven’t received your certificate after three weeks, please email us at professional.development@unh.edu.
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one-time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.
Contact:
Sarah Lamay, Program Manager
sarah.lamy@unh.edu
603-862-7380
