Master Composter Online Course
Course Overview
In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of composting - the soils and essential nutrients that make our gardens thrive!
Course Topics
- Introduction, History & Composting Overview
- Composting Basics
- Composting Methods
- Vermicomposting
- Soils and Compost
- Compost Use & Fertility
- Yard Waste Reduction
- Personal Goals
Course Format
Self-paced Online Course
Price
FREE
Registration Instructions (Follow Steps 1-3 Below)
To register for this course you will need to create an account, sign in with your email/password, and complete the registration process. To watch a video tutorial, demonstrating an overview of the registration process, click on the following link: Online Course Registration Video Tutorial. Step-by-step instructions are below.
- Step #1: Create your MSU Guest Account and Password: Create Your Account. (For detailed, step-by-step instructions visit the following page: Account Creation Instructions.)
- Step #2: Login to the registration system with your guest account email and password: Michigan Composter Online Course Registration.
- Step #3: Follow the instructions to register for the course. Upon registration, you will receive a receipt and instructions for accessing the course.
Note: If you need to reset your password at any time go to https://auth.msu.edu/ and select the option for "Need help Signing in."
More Information
For more information, please contact Eliza Hensel at hensele1@msu.edu.
Technical Assistance
If you have any technical problems, please contact the Michigan State University IT Service Desk from 7am-12am Monday through Friday and 10am-12am on Saturday/Sunday, any day that the University is open.
- Phone: (517) 432-6200
- Phone (toll free): 1 (844) 678-6200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my username/NETID?
Your username (or NET ID) is the email address you used to create your account during registration (you use the same email address/password for registering and for taking the course).
What URL do I go to for logging into the course?
Go to: https://d2l.msu.edu/. You will see the Michigan State University at the top of the page. Login with the email address and password you set during the registration process.
I received a “not authenticated” response when trying to login – what do I do?
A “not authenticated” message is typically an issue with a password not being entered correctly.
I forgot my password – where can I reset it?
If you need to reset your password at any time go to https://auth.msu.edu/ and select the option for "Need help Signing in."