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Course Name:
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WINTER SCHOOL FOR TURF MANAGERS 2024
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Course ID:
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1147943 |
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Provider Name:
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
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Approved for:
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Description:
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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. Regular graded assessments track student progress. |
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Training Subtype:
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Ground Maintenance
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Location:
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Virtual
Virtual, MA 010039316
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Program Results In:
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Certificate
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Course Length:
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9 week(s)
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Average No. of Hours/Week:
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13 Hrs
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On-line Course Schedule:
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http://ag.umass.edu/turf/education/turf-winter-school
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Cost/Student:
Includes:
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$2,754.00
Tuition
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Flat Rate Course:
(The cost of this course is based on a flat fee, regardless of the number of employees attending the course)
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No
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Performance Summary
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Program Year (Most Recent):
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2023
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Number of Program Participants:
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70 |
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Participant Completion :
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0
0% |
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Number of Educational Outcomes:
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68
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