New Online Learning Platform to Launch

US Composting Council and Compost Research and Education Foundation Announces Compost University to Launch Next Month
 
As the compost industry expands nationally, there is great demand for trained and certified compost operators and professionals who run safe, efficient, neighbor- and environment-friendly operations. A new online learning platform, Compost University (Compost U), will enable individuals and companies to achieve their continuing education objectives and aspirations, as well as overcome challenges caused by limited time and ability to travel.
 
The new online learning management system, Compost U, is sponsored by Vermeer Corporation, a global manufacturer of composting, industrial and agricultural equipment and longtime member of the US Composting Council (USCC) and will be hosted on Freestone LMS by Community Brands, the current host of the USCC's membership database and website.
 
Combining industry-leading content from USCC and CREF training and education resources - such as conference talks, webinars, short classes and new longer advanced courses - this new platform offers hundreds of digital coursework covering a wide range of business, science, management, safety, and technical topics which can be taken anytime, anywhere.
 
The USCC's professional credential programs boasts nearly 100 Certified Compost Operation Managers (CCOMs) and Certified Composting Professionals (CCPs). Each certified individual must participate in continuing education totaling 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) every three years. Compost U will be tied into the USCC’s database so that certificants’ PDHs will be automatically tracked through the certificants’ personal account.
 
Compost University will launch in mid-May and help USCC and CREF to bolster the industry and train the next generation of compost professionals.