The Smart Salting: Enhanced Winter Maintenance training program helps reduce winter salt pollution beyond state and county roads—covering parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks. This hybrid course is designed for property managers, business owners, landscaping companies, and other private contractors and salt applicators.
Certificate of Completion Requirements
To earn a certificate of completion, you must:
- Complete the online course (6 modules; approximately 3 hours)
- Attend a half-day in-person workshop
- Score 75% or higher on the online multiple-choice final exam
Step 1: Choose a Workshop & Register
Seats are first come, first served. If your preferred session is full, please select another date/location.
- Monday, September 21 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) — Columbia, MD
Howard County Bureau of Facilities Building, 9200 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
Register for September 21 (Howard County) - Tuesday, October 6 OR Wednesday, October 7 (7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.) — Upper Marlboro, MD
MNCPPC Randall Farm Depot, 5200 Ritchie Marlboro Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Register for October 6 or 7 (MNCPPC) - Thursday, October 22 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) — Laurel, MD
WSSC Water Headquarters, 14501 Sweitzer Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
Register for October 22 (WSSC Water) - Thursday, November 12 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) — Columbia, MD
Columbia Association, 9450 Gerwig Ln, Columbia, MD 21046
Register for November 12 (Columbia Association) - Monday, November 16 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) — Elkton, MD
Cecil County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921
Register for November 16 (Cecil County)
Fee & Employer-Reserved Seats
The enrollment fee is $100 per person and is collected when you register—unless your employer has reserved a seat for you. If your employer reserved your seat, you will receive an email from a University of Maryland email address with enrollment instructions. Please monitor your inbox.
Step 2: Complete the Online Course (Before Your Workshop)
The online course is self-paced and can be completed anytime. You will need to create an Associate’s Account to access the modules. Detailed instructions on this process are available below. If you were registered by your employer, the instructions will be emailed to you.
How to Create a UMD Associate's Account Instructions (self-registration) INSERT LINK HERE
Online course access opens August 17, 2026 (modules are currently being updated).
Step 3: Attend the In-Person Workshop
Workshops include both indoor and outdoor activities. Please:
- Dress for the weather
- Bring a clipboard and pen/pencil
- Complete the online modules before you arrive
Step 4: Complete the Final Exam
The multiple-choice final exam is available through the online course platform and can be completed before or after the in-person workshop.
You must score 75% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
Deadline: Exams must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Certificates: Emailed in January 2027.
Need Help?
If you need help at any stage in the process, please contact Natalia Sanchez at nsanchez@umd.edu or (301) 405-5421.
