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Alaska Training Coalition Calendar

Details

  • If you are interested in a particular course, you must call the contact listed to register for the course.
  • Training classes may be canceled or rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Per Board Policy 2016-01, training must be at least one hour long to be eligible for CEUs.
  • Yellow-shaded courses are introductory courses that "qualify" the attendee for a provisional level certification upon passing the provisional level certification exam and applying for certification. The Provisional Level exams may be administered on the last day of the course.
  • Green-shaded courses are those other than introductory courses that may have exams administered on the last day of the course.
  • Blue-shaded webinars/webcasts are NOT approved for CEU credit unless prior arrangements have been made with the Operator Certification Program.

2025

August

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Aug. 4 - 12 Clerk's Management for Rural Utilities 
 		Online 3.2 Core RUBA Trisha Sullivan
Aug. 11 - 15 Introduction to Wastewater Systems 
  • Course cost: Free
  • Exam fee: $150 per exam

This course is primarily intended for operators of small wastewater systems and will cover both wastewater treatment and wastewater collection. On the final day of the course, attendees have the option of taking ADEC certification exams.

This course is currently full. To put your name on the waiting list, complete an online registration form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

 Anchorage 3.0 Core ADEC John Johnson
Aug. 18 - 20 Utility Managers Introduction to Water Treatment 
  • The course will be held on the Zoom platform, August 18-20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.
  • The purpose of this free class is for utility managers to learn how water treatment works so they can better understand their role in the utility and improve communication with the water plant operators they work with.
  • To register for the class, fill out a registration form and email it to Brian Berube.
 Online 0.7 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Aug. 18 - 22 Level 1 Water Treatment 
  • Course cost: Free
  • Exam fee: $150
  • This course is primarily intended for operators of small water systems. On the final day of the course, attendees have the option of taking the ADEC Water Treatment Provisional/Level 1 certification exam.
  • To register, complete an online registration form and follow the instructions to make payment if you plan to take the exam.
 Anchorage 3.0 Core ADEC John Johnson

September

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Sept. 8 - 16 Financial Management for Rural Utilities 
 		Online 3.2 Core RUBA Trisha Sullivan
Sept. 24 Fundamentals of Financial Management for Small Utilities 
  • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Financial management is the effective handling of money through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling funds for your utility. When your utility is financially sustainable, your utility is generating enough revenue to meet all of your short- and long-term expenses. We would like to invite you to join us for a fundamentals of financial management workshop showcasing the understanding of foundational financial skills that will pave your way to a better economic health.
  • Register for the course
 Online 0.2 DW Core RCAC Dessa Wells
Sept. 29 Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1433 Best Practices 
  • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1433, which was revised by America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) section 2013, requires community water systems (CWS) serving over 3,300 people to prepare (or revise) and certify risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by specified deadlines every five years.
  • In this webinar, the EPA will outline what CWSs can expect during a SDWA 1433 inspection and share best practices for developing and maintaining compliant RRAs and ERPs, based on insights from EPA inspectors in the field. For more information, please contact EPA at dwresilience@epa.gov.
  • Register for the course
 Online 0.1 DW Core EPA EPA
Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 Small Treated Water Systems 

This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past.

The class will meet September 29 through October 10, 2025, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before September 1, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

October

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Oct. 6 - 17 Level 1 Water Distribution 

This class is intended for operators who require Level 1 Water Distribution certifications.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from October 6-17, 2025, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Distribution Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before September 8, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan
Oct. 6-10

Wastewater Collection Levels 1 & 2 

  • Course cost: $800 for AWWA/WEF members, $875 for non-members
  • Exam fee: $150

The course will be held at the Dimond Center Hotel in Anchorage. If you will be staying at the hotel call (907) 770-5000 and use “AWWMA” for group discount rate.

In this course we will address the major facets of operating wastewater collection systems, including:

  • Collection system operation and maintenance
  • Collection system inspection
  • Collection system rehabilitation
  • Lift station equipment, operation, and maintenance
  • Safety related to working in collection systems including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hydrogen sulfide exposure, and chlorine gas safety

We will also have a strong emphasis on math including flow, pressure, electrical calculations, horsepower and efficiency.

Online Registration

 Anchorage 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Oct. 13-17 Water Treatment Level 1 
 		Fairbanks 3.0 DW Core NTL Peggy Pollen
Oct. 15 - 16 2025 SE Alaska Operator Training Conference 
 		Ketchikan Varies AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Oct. 20 - 24 Personnel Management for Rural Utilities 
  • The course builds the skills and knowledge needed for the personnel management of a small water and wastewater utility in rural Alaska. The instructors present seven lessons with topics that include personnel policies and procedures, safety policies and resources, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting, orientation and training, regulations and the law, people, communication, and conflict, motivation and management skills.
  • Course registration will open approximately six weeks before the training.
 Anchorage 3.2 Core RUBA Trisha Sullivan
Oct. 20 - Nov. 14 Level 1 Water Treatment 

This class is intended for operators who have passed the Small Treated exam and need a Level 1 certification or higher.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from October 20 – November 14, 2025, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before September 22, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 3.0 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Oct. 20 - 23 ARWA 27th Annual Training Conference 
  • Anchorage - Sheraton Hotel
  • Do you need CEUs? Alaska Rural Water Association is excited to bring you your one-stop shop for your opportunity to receive a total of 3.0 CEUs in our four-day conference. This year, we will host two training tracks focusing on water, wastewater, and source water protection. In addition, we will also be holding our annual water taste test. So don’t forget to bring in your water sample!
  • Registration for the conference will be open in August. See more information here.
 Anchorage Up to 3.0 CEUs ARWA Kelly Comerford
Oct. 28-31

Introduction to Small Water Systems (w/ Small Treated Exam)

For operators new to water treatment or who need small treated certifications, including backup operators, and those who have had trouble passing higher-level ADEC exams.

Register by October 3, 2025 to reserve a spot.

Online Registration Links for YK Community Operators

Online Registration Link for schools, businesses, and out-of-region operators

 Bethel 2.6 DW CORE YKHC

Sarah Sixberry

November

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Nov. 3-7 Water Distribution Levels 1 & 2 
 		Fairbanks 3.0 Core NTL Peggy Pollen
Nov. 3-7

Introduction to Small Wastewater Systems 

  • Course cost: $800 for AWWA/WEF members, $875 for non-members
  • Exam fee: $150 per exam

The course will be held at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage. There is a group hotel rate available at the nearby Residence Inn Midtown at this link.

This is the introductory course for wastewater collection and treatment systems operations in Alaska. Attendees can take the Wastewater Collection Level 1 and/or the Wastewater Treatment Level 1 exam upon course completion.

The course content includes basic characteristics of wastewater (physical, chemical & microbiological), wastewater collection systems equipment, inspection, and maintenance, electrical systems and pumps, wastewater treatment technology, biosolids treatment and disposal, process monitoring, instrumentation, wastewater discharge permits, and wastewater system math and hydraulics. Examples of cold regions treatment technologies are featured prominently in this course.

Online Registration

 Anchorage 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Nov. 3 - 7 Elected Officials Management for Rural Utilities 
  • The course builds the skills and knowledge needed for the elected official’s management of a small water and wastewater utility in rural Alaska. The instructors present seven lessons with topics that include an overview of government, roles and responsibilities, meetings, ordinances and resolutions, policies and procedures, financial management, and sustainability.
  • Course registration will open approximately six weeks before the training.
 Anchorage 3.2 Core RUBA Trisha Sullivan
Nov. 17 - 21

Level 1 Water Treatment & Distribution (with Provisional/Level 1 Exams)

For operators working with Level 1 systems or higher. *Must have taken Introduction to Small Water Systems and passed the Small Treated Exam.

Register by October 24, 2025 to reserve a spot.

Online Registration Links for YK Community Operators

Online Registration Links for schools, businesses, and out-of-region operators

 Bethel 3.6 Core YKHC Sarah Sixberry

December

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Dec. 8 - 12 Wastewater Lagoons 

This class is meant for utility operators that work at sewage lagoons.

From December 8-12, 2025, the class will meet Monday-Friday, from approximately 10 am-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Wastewater Lagoon Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before November 10, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.35 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Dec. 8 - 11 Back Flow Prevention Training

Hands-on experience and classroom instruction for testing Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Training includes instruction of cross-connection control of potable water systems.

Register by November 21, 2025 to reserve a spot.

Online Registration Links for YK Village Operators

ONLY for Village WPOs at this time.

 Bethel 2.4 Core YKHC Sarah Sixberry
Dec. 15 - 19 Introduction to Operations and Maintenance Best Practices 
  • Provides an overview of the history behind Operation and Maintenance Best Practices, why sustainability is important, and a look at each category as well as how to receive the maximum points possible for each. Topics include a breakdown of the technical category, the managerial category, and the financial category.
  • Course registration will open approximately six weeks before the training.
 Anchorage 3.2 Core RUBA Trisha Sullivan

2026

January

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Jan. 12 - 23 Small Treated Water Systems 

This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past.

The first week, classes will be held on January 12, 14, and 16 (MWF). The second week, class will be held on January 20, 21, and 23 (TWF) to account for Martin Luther King Day. Both weeks class will take place from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before December 12, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

February

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Feb. 2 - 13 Level 1 Water Distribution 

This class is intended for operators who require Level 1 Water Distribution certifications.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from February 2-13, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Distribution Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before January 5, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan
Feb. 23 - Mar. 20 Level 1 Water Treatment 

This class is intended for operators who have passed the Small Treated exam and need a Level 1 certification or higher.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from February 23 – March 20, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before January 26, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 3.0 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

March

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Mar. 23 - Apr. 3 Small Treated Water Systems 

This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past.

The class will meet March 23 – April 3, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before February 16, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

April

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Apr. 6 - May 1 Level 2 Water Treatment 

This class is intended for operators who hold Level 1 Water Treatment certifications and work at systems that require Level 2 Water Treatment certification.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from April 6 – May 1, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 2 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before March 9, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 3.0 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

May

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact

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