InvasivesU
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InvasivesU is NAISMA’s online learning library intended to provide professionals, students, and interested individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent and manage invasive species in North America. NAISMA Members receive course discounts. Learn more here.
At NAISMA, our commitment to preserving biodiversity and combating the threats of invasive species is at the core of everything we do. Therefore, empowering individuals with knowledge is the cornerstone of effective invasive species management. Our educational programs, workshops, and resources are designed to raise awareness, cultivate a deeper understanding of invasive species, and equip communities with the tools needed for prevention and control.
Stay ahead in the field of invasive species management with NAISMA’s professional development courses below. From specialized training to certifications, we provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills, stay informed about the latest research, and network with like-minded individuals across North America.
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management
This certification course provides individuals with in-depth knowledge of terrestrial invasive plant or noxious weed prevention and management.
Foundations of Invasive Species Management
This certification course provides individuals with a well-rounded basis in invasive species prevention and management.
Biocontrol 101
This short course provides individuals with knowledge about the science, application, and regulation of classical weed biological control.
Certified Weed Free Products Inspector Training
This short course provides professionals working under a NAISMA MOU with the information necessary to serve as an inspector certifying forage, gravel, and/or mulch to the science-based international standards.
NAISMA Mapping Data Standards
This short course provides individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement the mapping data standards within an invasive species program.
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