The WQA Podcast highlights education and professional certification as host Wes Bleed talks with Dr. Tanya Lubner, WQA’s Director of Professional Certification and Training, and Membership and Development Director Danny Lysouvakon.
Together, they dive into why education is one of the strongest benefits of WQA membership, helping water treatment professionals build both credibility and confidence with customers. Lubner explains the continued growth of WQA’s instructor-led training programs, while Lysouvakon discusses how members at every stage of their careers are using structured learning to sharpen skills and fill knowledge gaps.
They also highlight a new member benefit coming in Q1 2026: complimentary access to a menu of online education courses. These on-demand classes offer a simple way to sample WQA training, earn CPD credit and explore targeted topics like RO troubleshooting, silica and tannins, and high-TDS softening.



