Part of a new teaching garden at Rutgers Gardens that honors the memory of OCPE’s Fran Koppell. When a student confessed he had been going hungry, program coordinator at the Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE), Fran Koppell,
If you are looking for a new job or internship in the turf industry, we maintain a comprehensive list of turf employment postings in partnership with the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science. Our invaluable network of job and internship ref…
In the past decade, we’ve helped companies and non-profits like yours become more competitive through our customized corporate training programs. We’ve helped over 200,000 staff members gain the skills they need to be more effective, produc…
Does your organization create or utilize complex Excel spreadsheets, interactive PowerPoint presentations, or custom Access databases? Rutgers can provide customized training to enhance employees’ proficiency in these computer programs and
Anthony Sherman can’t help but laugh as he recounts his first interview at a golf club. “He asked me, ‘where do you want to be in five years?’” Without skipping a beat, Sherman replied, “I want to be on your side of the desk.” He smiles. “W…
By Rebecca Rathmill • July 21, 2025 Anthony Sherman, now Superintendent of Owatonna Country Club, credits the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management Program as the foundation of his turf career. Raised on a golf course in Iowa, he develo…
We offer a wide variety of professional development courses to meet your staff training needs, from Unconscious Bias Awareness to Communication Skills to Leadership. Whether you are looking for a one-hour seminar, a half-day course, a virtu…
In the past two decades, well over 100,000 employees of top companies and non-profits have benefited from the customized corporate training courses we offer. These professional development courses and staff development days make your compan…
If your organization is experiencing or anticipating a period of transition, Rutgers can provide customized training to give employees the skills and confidence to navigate these changes while remaining engaged and productive. Whether you a…
Effective January 1, 2025, please note the following changes: Thank you for your attention to these important updates! The Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center (RNTAC) is part of the Air and Noise Pollution Training Program in the Depa…
Education plays a substantial role in expected golf course superintendent salaries. The chart below shows the average annual base salaries of golf course superintendents based on their level of education. You’ll see that the average base sa…
Comprised of two (2) ten-week classroom sessions sandwiched around a 9-month break (during which you must complete a paid 200 hour required internship), our Two-Year Certificate Program minimizes your time away from work and home. The Rutge…