Practical Training for Environmental Professionals
The Environmental Professional Program (EPP) at Portland State University provides intensive, short-course training for scientists, consultants, and natural resource professionals working in restoration, watershed management, and environmental regulation.
Courses are taught by experienced practitioners from government agencies, consulting firms, nonprofits, and universities. Participants gain practical, up-to-date skills they can immediately apply in the field.
Many courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on fieldwork, giving participants experience with the tools and methods used in environmental assessment, restoration planning, and regulatory compliance.
Why Choose the Environmental Professional Program?
EPP has trained environmental professionals across the Pacific Northwest for more than two decades. The program emphasizes applied skills and real-world practice.
Participants benefit from:
- Instruction from practicing experts in restoration ecology, wetland science, and environmental management
- Short, intensive courses designed for working professionals
- Hands-on field training in real restoration and assessment settings
- Professional development credits, including CEUs and PDHs for many courses
- A regional network of environmental practitioners and instructors