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    This 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.

    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 through NAISMA Academy 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.

Available courses

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Certified Weed Free Products inspector certification course is an asynchronous, online short course that was created to provide you with the information necessary to work as an inspector certifying forage to the WFP international standards.

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Certified Weed Free Products inspector certification course is an asynchronous, online short course that was created to provide you with the information necessary to work as an inspector certifying forage, gravel, mulch, or compost to the WFP international standards.

The Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management Certificate Course is an asynchronous, professional, online course that was created to provide you with a well-rounded foundation in terrestrial invasive plant or noxious weed management. Experts from the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) have carefully curated this content just for you!

The Foundations of Invasive Species (FIS) Management Certificate Course is an asynchronous, professional, online course that was created to provide you with a well-rounded basis in invasive species management. Experts from the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) have carefully curated this content just for you!

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Classical Weed Biological Control 101 Short Course is an asynchronous, professional, online short course that was created to provide you with knowledge about the science, application, and regulation of classical weed biological control. Experts from NAISMA have created this content just for you!

This asynchronous course consists of six sequenced video presentations, along with supplemental materials for in-depth learning and assessment. It takes approximately three hours to complete this online short course. This class was developed by professionals with real-world experience managing invasive plants.

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Mapping Standards short course, titled How to Implement the Mapping Standards, is an asynchronous, professional, online short course that was created to provide you with the information necessary to implement the mapping data standards within your invasive species program. Experts from NAISMA have created this content just for you!

This asynchronous course consists of six sequenced video presentations, along with supplemental materials for in-depth learning and assessment. It takes approximately 90 minutes to complete this online short course.This class was developed by professionals with real world experience managing invasive species.