New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

— Written by Esther Morris | May 13, 2026 (Updated: May 20, 2026, 12:06 p.m.)

The Pesticide Safety Education Program at NC State University is pleased to announce a new online course: The Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) Advisor Course.

This course focuses on techniques for resolving conflicts with wildlife based on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Participants will explore essential topics including safety, wildlife diseases, animal biology, control techniques, pesticides, and ethics.

This information is specifically designed for Extension Educators/Agents, Master Gardener volunteers, and other non-licensed individuals who provide advice to the public on resolving human-wildlife conflicts.

Maximize Your Professional Credits

One of the standout features of this course is the ability to earn multiple types of continuing education credits simultaneously. Whether you are maintaining a pesticide license, a structural certification, a wildlife control certification, or volunteering with the Master Gardener program, this single course serves as a "one-stop shop" for your North Carolina recertification needs.

Approved Credits at a Glance

Credit Type	Hours	Category/Notes
NCDA&CS Pesticide	2 Hours	Categories: B, G, L, N, O, D, and X
NCDA&CS Structural	1 Hour	General Credit (1G)
NC Wildlife Resources	1 Hour	Wildlife Resource Credit
Master Gardener	Up to 3 Hours	Subject to County Agent approval

Registration and Cost

The cost for the course is $25, payable through the Extension Foundation website at the time of purchase.

To Register (requires account creation):

STEP 1: Create an account: Go to The Extension Foundation Campus and create an account. You will have the option to log in with Google or Microsoft OR create a unique username and password. If you already have an Extension Foundation account, you can skip this step.

STEP 2: Register

Option 1: Click here to register directly through the course catalog using the same email.

Option 2: Visit The Extension Foundation Campus, log in (or create an account using Google/Microsoft), and search the catalog for the course name (Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course).

STEP 3: Purchase

On the course listing page, click the Purchase/Enroll button at the bottom of the description and pay using the payment portal (debit or credit cards are also accepted).

STEP 4: Check your dashboard

Return to The Extension Foundation Campus. Your course will be listed under "My Courses" in the navigation pane. (If it does not appear immediately, try logging out and back in).

NEED HELP?

For technical assistance with the registration process, please contact Extension Foundation at campusadmin@extension.org.

Obtaining Course Credit

Master Gardeners: Simply download and submit your completion certificate to your supervising Extension agent for approval.
All Other Credits: Follow the specific directions provided in the "Module WDM Course Completion" within the platform. This includes submitting a Verification Form; our team will then notify the appropriate agency. Please allow up to 30 days for the course credit to be applied to your record.

RESOURCES

For more information on pesticide safety-related topics and other training opportunities, visit our main page a Pesticide Safety Education Program at NC State University.