For professionals

Find continuing education and licensure training through Extension.

We offer both general professional development and specific licensure programs tailored to Minnesota requirements.

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Crop Pest Management Short Course

Sessions offer a wealth of pest, crop and fertilizer management topics that help optimize production while minimizing environmental impacts.

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Dilemmas in Youth Work

Dilemmas require youth workers to make decisions about how to respond to difficult moments. This self-guided course uses real scenarios to spark reflection and help you examine various ways to respond.

Please contact your licensing board or accrediting body to determine if this program meets eligibility to receive continuing education units.

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Pesticide safety licensing, certification and resources

We provide pesticide education and resources for certified and licensed applicators, those seeking certification, and other professionals needing related training.

Institute for Ag Professionals

We connect ag professionals with the latest crop research to help them make economically and environmentally wise crop management decisions.

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Tax education for professionals

Courses provide the necessary tools to stay updated on the latest tax legislation and information affecting the current year’s tax returns and beyond.

Ecological restoration training

The program provides early-career professionals with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to undertake the most common kinds of Midwestern restorations including revegetation of prairies, wetlands, lakeshores, forests and savannas.