College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Institute of Agricultural Technology

The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology offers non-credit course options for individuals interested in online and in-person learning. These courses are perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge in agriculture and related fields without committing to a degree program.

Note: The enrollment deadline is the first day of the course. Contact us immediately if you will require a late enrollment.

Available Non-credit Courses

Agroforestry Systems for Conservation & Profit

Available:Spring semester: January 12 - April 26

• Upon course completion, participants will be able to assist landowners with specialized resources for agroforestry farms, tree crop marketing networks and national agroforestry communities of practice.
• Online asynchronous
• This course is taught by Emily Silver, esilver@msu.edu

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Safety and Woods Worker Training (SAWW)

Available: February 21-22, 2026

• Registered attendees will receive two intensive training days and will become chainsaw certified in SAWW level 1 and level 2 skills.  Attendees will individually fell at least 2 trees safely- building confidence in chainsaw safety use.
• Meeting Location: Bark River High School (Bus Garage), W471 US Hwy 2 / US-41, Harris, MI 49845; 8am to 5pm EST (each day)
• This training is taught by Brock VanOss, VanOss Forestry, LLC
• Event Contact: Tyler Sisson, MSU IAT Bay Program Coordinator (906)-399-2184

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How do I enroll?

Enrollment is a very simple 3 step process:

• Step 1 – Create an MSU Guest Account. To create anMSU Guest Account follow this link and click on "create your account here" for the student who is being registered (complete Part 1 and 2 of the Guest Account registration process). You will use this MSU Guest Account in the registration process.
• Step 2 – Purchase the course of interest at our cashnet storefront.
• Step 3 – Login to D2L (Desire 2 Learn)to access your course homepage. Your course will be available on the first date of the academic semester. View academic calendar

Questions?

Any questions can be directed to Stacey Hamilton

For-credit versions of these courses may available to MSU IAT students and MSU undergraduate and graduate students. If you are interested in participating in a formal certificate or degree-granting program through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please visit the IAT Certificate page or CANR's undergraduate page or graduate programs page to learn more.

Course Refunds and Administrative Policies

A course refund is available for participants that withdraw from a short course within a specific timeframe from the date of the course start date. MSU IAT non-credit course program follows the University-wide policy regarding course fee and tuition refunds, which can be viewed in full through the MSU Office of the Controller.