Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.

Online Learning
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Training calendar
Title Subject Skill Format Description Source
Prescribed Grazing Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Prescribed Grazing (CPS528).…

TTCP

Livestock Pipeline and Watering Facility Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Livestock Pipeline (CPS 516)…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Back to our Roots: Managing Alfalfa for Yield and Environment Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy

Joshua Gamble, ARS Research Agronomist, discusses the role alfalfa roots play in mediating yield, stand persistence, and ecosystem services.…

TTCP

Grassed Waterway Training Series Practice Specific

This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Grassed Waterways (CPS412…

TTCP

Water and Sediment Control Basin Training Series Practice Specific

This is a collection of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of Water and Sediment…

TTCP

Webinar 3: Wetlands Ecology for Planners - How Wetlands Function Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Wetland ID & Ecology Basics

This is the third webinar, delivered in 5 segments, in NAWM and NRCS’s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The first half…

NAWM, NRCS

Tech Talk: Livestock Watering System Planning Livestock Practice Specific

Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, covers the planning considerations for livestock watering systems. Topics covered include identifying…

TTCP

Cover Crop Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Cover Crops (CPS340).…

TTCP

Wetland Restoration Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Wetland Restorations (CPS567).…

TTCP

Hydrology & Hydraulics Training Series Hydrology

This is a collection of trainings, video replays, and information pertaining to the engineering skills hydrology and…

TTCP

Nutrient Management Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Nutrient Management plans (…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Scheduling Prescribed Grazing Practices Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Managed Grazing Systems

Jeff Duchene, NRCS Grazing Lands Specialist, reviews the recommended order of installing facilitating practices for prescribed grazing. He reviews…

TTCP

Critical Area Planting Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Critical Area Planting (CPS342…

TTCP

Residue and Tillage Management, No Till Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Residue and Tillage Management…

Growing Hope: Practical Tools for our Changing Climate Practice Specific

This is a replay of NCAT’s third annual national conference. This free virtual convening will feature renowned speakers and showcase farm stories…

NCAT

Conservation Cover Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Conservation Cover (CPS327…

TTCP

Integrated Pest Management Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, write, and certify Integrated Pest Management plans…

TTCP

Prairie Pod Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Native Vegetation, Habitats and Pollinators

The link brings you to a series of podcasts about restoration and management of prairie.  The Prairie Pod communicates the science…

MN DNR

Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Windbreaks and Shelterbelts (…

TTCP

Forest Stand Improvement Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Forest Stand Improvement (…

TTCP

Tree/Shrub Establishment Training Series Practice Specific

This training series provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, design, and install Tree and/or Shrub Establishment…

TTCP

2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Getting Your Planter Ready Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy

The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for…

UMN Extension

PTMApp Learning Center PTMApp

The purpose of the PTMApp Learning Center is to provide training and education materials through videos and recorded webinars that users can…

Ag 101 - Session 5: Manure Management and Livestock Operations Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting  present on the value and utilization of manure in the context of farm economics,…

TTCP, Centrol

Accounting for Human Remains and Burials reformatted.ppt Cultural Resources Online Course

This online training course will help you identify and help you understand how to respond to finding human remains and burials.

NRCS

Introduction to Agronomy Tech Note #31 Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes Online Course

Agronomy Technical Note #31 (ATN31) is used as a guide for the establishment of native and introduced plantings of herbaceous vegetation for the…

TTCP

Introduction to Conservation Forestry Planning Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Forestry Basics and Practices Online Course

Time will vary (8 modules, 178 slides); This training focuses on procedures, tools and processes used by conservation planners to deliver…

NRCS

Seed and Seeding Methods Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes Online Course

This course is the second module in the ATN 31 series, and it describes the different methods for seedbed preparation and seeding and covers…

TTCP

Seeding Considerations and Evaluations Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes Online Course

This course is the third module in the ATN 31 series, and it covers companion crops, temporary cover, weed control, and fertilizer and lime…

TTCP

Nitrogen Smart Practice Specific Online Course

(Time: minimum 2 hours) An interactive training program for producers that presents the fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen…

University of Minnesota Extension 

Seed Calculator Tool Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Vegetation – Species, Seeding and Seed Mixes Online Course

This course is the fourth and final module in the ATN 31 series, and it provides instructions on the use of the Seed Calculator Tool for…

TTCP

Soil Erosion: Conservation Practices for Soil Erosion Control Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Erosion Prediction Models Online Course

This course covers the structural, vegetative, and management conservation practices used to reduce all five types of soil erosion.

TTCP

Tillage Implements Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy Online Course

This course will review tillage calculation tools, primary tillage implements, and secondary tillage implements used in a corn/soybean setting.…

NRCS

Harvesting Equipment Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy Online Course

This short course looks at harvesting equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas.

NRCS

Nutrient and Pest Management Equipment Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy Online Course

This short course looks at application equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas.

NRCS

Introduction to Conservation Forestry Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Forestry Basics and Practices Online Course

This course informs conservation planners about basic forest ecology and forest management practices to establish a foundation for implementing…

NRCS

Introduction to Field Office Technical Guide Core Competency (Matrix) Conservation Planning Online Course

5 Online training modules that take approximately 1 hour to complete. The modules are prerequisites for Conservation Planning, Part 1 and also…

NRCS NEDC

Ash Management Overview Forest Ecology and Management Online Course

An overview of the MNDNR's efforts regarding the management of ash dominated stands on state lands in Minnesota in response to Emerald Ash Borer.…

MLEP, MNDNR

Conservation Applications of LiDAR Training Program Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) GIS-GPS Online Course

GIS LiDAR workshops

University of Minnesota

ESRI Virtual Campus Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) GIS-GPS Online Course

In 2016, ESRI revamped their online learning program. Rather than employees requesting access codes, they are now able to directly order courses…

NRCS / ESRI

Prescribed Burning Practice Specific Online Course

(Time: will vary)  This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning. At the end of the…

Oklahoma State University

Seeding and Planting Equipment Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy Online Course

This course will review seeding and planting equipment used in a corn/soybean setting.

NRCS

Introduction to Beef Cattle Production in the United States Livestock Ag & Agronomy Online Course

Nine modules:  Module 1:  Beef Cattle Genetic Management; Time: 20 - 25 minutes; Module 2: Beef Cattle Nutrition and Feeding; Time: 30…

NRCS, Texas A&M Extension

Forest Management Guidelines Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Forestry Basics and Practices Online Course

This is an updated version of the training that utilizes YouTube videos and a quiz based format. You will need a copy of the Minnesota’s Forest…

Minnesota Logger Education Program, DNR

Nitrogen Smart: Manure Management Nutrient Management Online Course

Livestock manures have been used as a crop fertilizer source for thousands of years. It continues to be a valuable source of crop nutrients, even…

UMN

Soil Erosion: RUSLE2 Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Erosion Prediction Models Online Course

This course provides an overview of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), and instructions on how to use the RUSLE2 model to estimate…

TTCP

Advanced Nitrogen Smart Nutrient Management Online Course

A deep dive into the 4Rs starts where the original Nitrogen Smart ends with a detailed discussion on N rate, the contributions from soil and the…

UMN

01 Introduction to Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 30 mins, 46 secs) This online course will help you better understand cultural resources around Minnesota. 

NRCS

Soil Erosion: WEPS Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Soil Erosion Prediction Models Online Course

This course provides and overview of the Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS), and instructions on how to use the WEPS model to estimate wind…

TTCP

02 Archaeology of Minnesota Cultural Resources Online Course

(Time: 52 mins, 23 secs). This online course will go over the archeological history of Minnesota.

NRCS