USCC to host first-ever in-person professional certification exams at COMPOST2026

The US Composting Council (USCC), headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering in-person professional certification exams for the first time during the COMPOST2026 conference in Sacramento, California.

Industry professionals have until Nov. 15 to register for the in-person Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM) and the Certified Composting Professional (CCP) exams. The certification test is scheduled for 8 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Due to space limitations, the USCC strongly encourages candidates to apply early.

The initiative aims to provide industry leaders with a pathway to achieve certification while attending the largest North American gathering of the composting industry. The early bird registration deadline for the conference is Nov. 20.

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“This in-person testing opportunity at COMPOST2026 is a major advancement for professionals ready to progress in their careers,” says Teri Sorg-McManamon, USCC director of professional development and deputy director. “It offers unparalleled convenience, allowing candidates to achieve CCOM or CCP certification—a true recognition of expertise and commitment—while attending the industry’s premier annual event.”

Eligibility requirements and applications for industry certification can be found online at USCC's certifications website.