Experience the value of WQA’s Instructor-Led Training by sampling our courses for free during the week of October 5 at our Education Open House.
We’re offering three different classes that week. Each class will be available at two different times, so you can choose the time that works best for you. You can sign up for one class or multiple. Register for the sessions you’re interested in, and we’ll email you the links to join.
Each session runs about an hour, with an optional discussion afterward where instructors answer questions and share real-world experiences.
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WQA’s Instructor-Led Training
Foundation of POU/E Water Treatment
WQA’s introductory Instructor-led course on POU/POE Water Treatment is the first step toward the CWS/CWR/CST/CTD certifications. It walks the learner through identifying aesthetic problems, onsite testing, interpreting water analyses for aesthetic contaminants, and drinking water regulations.
Session – “Whole House RO Part 2”
Explore the practical application of whole-house reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) systems in residential water treatment. This session covers key performance concepts such as rejection, recovery, and TDS creep, along with real-world system design considerations including sizing membranes, storage tanks, distribution pumps, pretreatment, and post-treatment. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how whole-house RO systems are engineered to deliver high-quality water while meeting household demand.
Session A – 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Session B – 12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT)
Thursday, Oct. 8
Application & Sizing of POU/POE Treatment for Aesthetic Contaminants/Foundation of POU/E Water Treatment
This course moves from identifying problems into how to select and correctly size treatment equipment for aesthetic contaminants. It is the final course in the CWR coursework and the second in a series for the CWS/CST/CTD titles.
Session – “Treatment Trains Part 2-Sequencing and Sizing”
Put your water treatment knowledge to the test in this interactive, scenario-based session. Working through real-world residential water quality challenges, you’ll evaluate source water conditions, design effective treatment trains, and discuss the tradeoffs involved in equipment selection and sequencing. This course emphasizes practical problem-solving, critical thinking, and the decision-making process used by water treatment professionals in the field.
Session A – 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Session B – 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT)
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Installer Training
This course addresses best practices, treatment equipment operation, premise plumbing systems, safe drains, pressure loss, and installation procedures. Successfully completing this one course qualifies you to take the Certified Installers exam.
Session – “Well Pumps & Hydrodynamics“
Gain a practical understanding of how private well systems work and the critical role they play in successful water treatment installations. This session explores common well types, pump technologies, pressure systems, and the fundamentals of hydrodynamics, including water flow, pressure loss, pipe sizing, and friction loss calculations. Through real-world examples and problem-solving exercises, participants will learn how to evaluate well system limitations, avoid installation pitfalls, and ensure treatment equipment performs as intended in residential well applications.
Session A – 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Session B –10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT)
Thursday, Oct. 8
For more details on the courses, instructors, costs and training paths, visit wqa.org/training.