Plant Establishment and Maintenance

Each registrant will receive an email with an activation link. The online course will be accessible from the "Account Dashboard" once it's activated.

Start by checking for the activation email from Penn State Extension in your spam folder. You may also resend the e-mail from your account dashboard by going to "My Account", finding the order that contains the online course registration(s), and clicking on "View Order". Click the "RESEND EMAIL" button.

Contact our customer service team at 1-877-345-0691 for assistance over the phone. We are here to help on weekdays between 8:30am - 5pm Eastern Time.

Every course is different. The estimated length for a specific course can be found in the course description. You can work through a course at your own pace. However, please keep in mind that you will lose access to the course one year after the purchase date, regardless of whether the course is complete.

You can work through a course at your own pace, but access expires on the date indicated on your Account Dashboard, Online Courses page.

Some courses are graded. Other courses are not graded. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a course is graded.

Online courses do not have assignments. Many online courses require you to answer questions and/or take quizzes, but not all courses do. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a specific course requires you to answer questions and/or take quizzes.

Certificates are available for some courses, but not all courses. When applicable, certificates are issued upon successful course completion with a passing grade. The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course.

Certificates are available for some courses, but not all courses. When applicable, certificates are issued upon successful course completion with a passing grade. The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course.

Some courses also provide credits that can go towards professional certifications. None of the online courses offer credits that can go on a college transcript.

Please refer to the course description to learn if a specific course offers certificates and/or credits towards professional certification.

Upon successful completion of an online course, you will be able to access your certificate by logging in and visiting the "Progress" page in your specific course. If a course is graded, successful completion requires you to earn a passing grade.

The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course. Once you register for an online course, please log in to learn about a specific course's grading criteria.

Also, keep in mind that not all courses offer certificates. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a specific course offers a certificate.

You must have internet access. Most courses do not require you to have any other materials, but it is best to refer to the course description to confirm. Although it is not required, if you wish to take notes, it is recommended that you have access to paper, a notebook, or a word processor.

You will need a computer or mobile device with internet access. Online courses are compatible with most up-to-date browsers. Cookies will need to be enabled in your browser settings, and we recommend clearing the "psu.edu" cookie before starting an online course. You can also use a non-cache storing (private) browing session to alleviate issues accessing your online course.

Sound is also recommended, but not required.

Yes! If you are experiencing a "Sign In or Register" message when attempting to access your online course, follow these instructions for clearing your browser cookie for "psu.edu" and try again. You can also use a non-cache storing (private) browser session to alleviate issues accessing your online course.

If you encounter a technical error, such as problems with pages loading, video playback, or course appearance, please contact us and we will be glad to assist you.

There is no limit on the number of courses you can enroll in at one time. However, we recommend that you only enroll in the number of classes you are comfortable taking. Please remember that you can work on a course at your own pace but will lose access on the Expiration Date indicated in your Account Dashboard, Online Courses page, regardless of whether the course is complete.

Yes! Anyone can sign up for a course. You do not have to be a Penn State student.

No. Online courses do not offer credits that can be transferred to a college transcript.

Anyone can sign up for an online course! Some courses have prerequisites, but most do not. To find out if a course has a prerequisite, please refer to the course description.

All online course instructors are Penn State Extension educators and/or Penn State faculty members.

Yes. Penn State has specific accessibility requirements regarding online content, both to benefit learners and to comply with the law. We design online course content to meet those requirements.

Please visit the "Contact Us" form using the link in the footer of this page. We will be glad to assist you.