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Conservation Professional Training Program
Your resource for conservation professional training
The Conservation Professional Training Program (CPTP) is a program of the UW–Madison Division of Extension providing conservation training courses to help you deliver smarter solutions to farmers and rural landowners. From introductory courses for new employees to advanced training for conservation advisors, we offer a diverse range of training to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed.
Upcoming In-Person Trainings
Certified Soil Tester Training
Date
May 13th at 9 am-4 pm & May 14th at 8 am- 3 pm
Location
Jefferson County Highway Dept Training Room, 1425 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson, WI
Description
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Conservation Professional Training Program, UW-Madison-Extension, are proud to announce the Spring 2026 POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems) Certified Soil Tester (CST) Training.
Offered May 13-14 at the Jefferson County Highway Department Training Room (1425 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson, WI), this 2-day training is for people who want to learn more about performing soil and site evaluations for POWTS in Wisconsin. It is an excellent course to take if you are preparing for your CST exam. 12 continuing education credit hours will be available to those attendees with a current CST credential. Please note that this course is not approved for continuing education credit hours for plumbing credentials (Inspector, Plumber, Maintainer).
Resources
The Division of Extension is a part of the State Inter-agency Training Committee, or SITCOM, which coordinates the efforts of various state agencies and organizations to provide conservation professionals the best training possible.
Looking for information on what CPTP conservation training courses and events you have taken in the past? You’ve come to the right place. Email our team and we will let you know. Easy as that.
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Interested in learning more about our work and how we can help meet your goals? Get in touch with us!
Kevin Erb
Distinguished Conservation Professional Training Program Manager
(920) 391-4652
kevin.erb@wisc.edu
