This course conveys concepts essential to producing and maintaining high quality turf. Emphasis is on environmental stewardship, input reduction, and fiscal responsibility. Benefits experienced practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge and skills to advance their career but cannot schedule a 2/4-year degree program, plus those who want a solid base to enter the field of turf management. Core topics include management fundamentals, soil science, pest management (insects, diseases, weeds), irrigation/equipment management, arboricultural considerations, and advanced topics. Instruction is via live virtual lectures and discussions; live lectures will be recorded for later viewing. Regular graded assessments track student progress.