WQA offers Instructor-Led Training courses that can get professionals well on the pathway toward professional certification. WQA instructors with real-world experience in POU/POE water treatment lead the discussions, answer questions and encourage sharing of ideas in the live, interactive Zoom sessions.
Class sessions are an hour long, and participants are asked to spend another 30 minutes to an hour on weekly homework assignments. Companies can register several employees to take the course together as a group, which provides support and encouragement for the whole team.
WQA currently offers courses that can help prepare learners for taking the certification exams to become a Certified Installer, Certified Water Treatment Representative or Certified Water Specialist.
New courses are offered throughout the year; check the Events page for registration information or contact us at [email protected].
REGISTRATION OPENS THIS FALL for CWR, CWS and CI classes that begin in early January 2024.
CWR, CWS Coursework
Course 1: Assessing Water Quality Problems
This 14-week course will be the first step toward both the Certified Water Specialist (CWS) and Certified Water Treatment Representative (CWR) titles. Certified Installers looking to take the next step towards the Certified Service Technician title and anyone interested in a deeper knowledge of applying treatment technologies will benefit from this course as well.
Class Schedule
You may choose between two concurrent sessions, depending on your schedule or time zone:
| SESSION A | SESSION B |
| WHEN: Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. PT (9-10 a.m. MT) | WHEN: Fridays, 9-10 a.m. ET (8-9 a.m. CT) |
| START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Aug. 30 to Dec. 13, 2023. (No class Sept. 20 or Nov. 22) | START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, 2023 (No class Sept. 22 or Nov. 24) |
| Registration is currently closed. | Registration is currently closed. |
Course 2: Application & Sizing of POU/POE Treatment for Aesthetic Contaminants
This 15-week course is the second of two courses needed to qualify to take the CWR exam and the second of three courses needed to complete the CWS coursework. It picks up from the problem identification in Course 1 and moves into selecting and sizing treatment equipment for aesthetic contaminants. It emphasizes an understanding of flow rates and pressures in premise plumbing systems, treatment technology operation, understanding manufacturers’ specifications, and delves into the behavior of ionic compounds.
Class Schedule
You may choose between two concurrent sessions, depending on your schedule or time zone:
| SESSION A | SESSION B |
| WHEN: Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. PT (10-11 a.m. MT) | WHEN: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. ET (8-9 a.m. CT) |
| START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Aug. 29 to Dec.19, 2023 (No class Nov. 21) | START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Aug. 30 to Dec. 20, 2023 (No class Nov. 22) |
| Registration is currently closed. | Registration is currently closed. |
CWS Course 3: Application & Sizing of POU/POE Treatment for Drinking Water Contaminants
The final course in the CWS program, this course focuses on the occurrence, chemical behavior and treatment of contaminants that can be hazardous to health.
Class Schedule
You may choose between two concurrent sessions, depending on your schedule or time zone:
| SESSION A | SESSION B |
| WHEN: Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. ET (7-8 a.m. CT) | WHEN: Fridays, 9-10 a.m. PT (10-11 a.m. MT) |
| START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Aug. 29 to Dec. 5, 2023 (No class Nov. 28) | START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Sept. 1 to Dec. 8, 2023 (No class Nov. 24) |
| Registration is currently closed. | Registration is currently closed. |
Installer Training
This course is based on the Certified Installer Training Pathway. Water treatment installers who complete the 21-week course and all associated homework and have at least six months field experience in installation will be eligible to take the Certified Installer exam.
Class Schedule
Dates for the next course offering have been set. You may choose between two concurrent sessions, depending on your schedule or time zone:
| SESSION A | SESSION B |
| WHEN: Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. ET (7-8 a.m. CT) | WHEN: Thursdays, 7-8 a.m. PT (8-9 a.m. MT) |
| START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Jun. 20 to Nov. 28, 2023 (No class July 4, Sept. 12, Nov. 21) | START/END DATES: Class run weekly, Jun. 22 to Nov. 30, 2023 (No class July 6, Sept. 14, Nov. 23) |
| Registration is currently closed. | Registration is currently closed. |