September 24–25, 2025
Public Fleet Management Certificate
The Public Fleet Management Certificate program will provide an overview of the many skills and areas of knowledge fleet managers need to be successful, including organizational structures, communication, procurement, purchasing, finance, and fleet operations.
November 4–5, 2025
Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate
This four-hour workshop provides a well-rounded overview of snow and ice control for those behind the wheel during snow operations. Participants receive a certificate of completion following the program. The program concentrates on the following areas, from an operator’s perspective:
- Materials
- Equipment Operations
- Snow and Ice Control Operations
coming in spring 2026
Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate
The Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate program will cover the basic need-to-know topics that professionals in the facilities and grounds disciplines need to understand to perform their jobs effectively and proficiently. The program provides training and real-life case studies in the areas of ADA compliance, grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, capital improvement planning, and more.
coming in spring 2026
Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate
The Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Program, one of APWA’s most popular programs, is targeted towards forepersons, supervisors, and managers of winter maintenance operations. This certificate program helps those in charge of winter operations understand all facets of developing and maintaining an effective winter maintenance program, resulting in more effective, efficient, equitable, and environmentally friendly snow and ice control.
Certificate vs Certification
Certificate programs are often confused with certification. The chart below shows the difference between these two offerings.
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| Focus | Assessing current knowledge and skills—usually broad in scope | Educating individuals to achieve specific knowledge and skills (usually focused in scope) and assessing attainment of them |
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Host a Certificate Program
Did you know APWA chapters can host select certificate programs? Learn about the benefits of hosting and how to get started.