Registration is open for the 20th Annual NC Compost Operations Training Course at NC State University from August 31st to September 4th. Jumpstart or expand your career in the composting industry by taking part in the 20th anniversary NC Compost Operations Training Course (COTC), one of the world’s most renowned professional training courses!
Over the past two decades, NCCC has trained hundreds of compost professionals and operators from across the world through this 5-day intensive program. Learn from industry experts with classroom instruction, hands-on compost pile building, and tours of a variety of composting facilities. Whether you’re an experienced operator or new to the industry, you’ll gain practical knowledge and the skills needed to prepare for the Certified Compost Operator exam. This course fills quickly every year– secure your spot today!
Apply for NCCC’s Compost for All COTC Scholarship (By August 1, 2026)
Apply for CREF’s Cary Oshins COTC Scholarship (by July 20, 2026)
