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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.

2024

July

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
July 15 - Aug. 16 Water Treatment Operator | Level 1
  • Refresh your skills while learning how to prepare for the certification test. This course introduces the basic functions and responsibilities of Level 1 operators, as well as water treatment processes, their uses, characteristics, sizing, and calculations and analyses of these processes.
  • For more information.
  • Register online
Online 6.0 Core AWWA AWWA eLearning
July 30 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Disinfection Byproducts
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
July 31 USEPA Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series : Nutrients and Climate Interactions
  • Time: 10 - 11 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA

August

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
August 12 - 20 Clerk's Management for Rural Utilities
  • This training covers skills needed to work effectively as a clerk within a small rural utility. Topics include a clerk’s roles and responsibilities concerning public relations, meetings, office and records management, elections, financial management, and ordinances and resolutions.
  • Registration will open approximately six weeks before the training.
Online 3.2 Core RUBA Theo Graber 
August 19 - 21 Water Treatment for Utility Managers
  • The purpose of the 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.
  • The course will be held on the Zoom platform August 19-21, from approximately 10:00 am to 12:30 pm each day.
  • Please contact Brian Berube before August 12, 2024 to secure a spot in the class.
Online 0.7 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube 
Aug. 27 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: PFAS Regulatory Updates
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Aug. 30 Deadline for Exam Registration Forms for Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers or the North Slope Oil Fields for the October 11th Written Exam
  • Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer, and Wasilla), Barrow, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, Valdez, and Prudhoe Bay
  • Exam registration form.
  • The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than August 30th.
Statewide N/A DEC Operator Certification Program

907-465-1139

September

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Sept. 4 Cyber 102 Training
  • Time: 10 - 11:30 am AKDST
  • The U.S. EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division will be offering a free, Cyber 102 training for water and wastewater systems. This course builds upon the previously offered Cyber 101 training, providing deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
  • For more information and registration.
Online 0.15 Core EPA Paige Bateman 
Sept. 9 - Oct. 11 Water Treatment Operator | Level 2
  • Learn concepts and practices about conventional water treatment processes, membrane/UV processes, and basic laboratory and sampling skills. WTO Level 2 provides an in-depth understanding of surface water treatment, groundwater treatment, and the particular parameters that dictate the successful treatment of both sources.
  • For more information.
  • Register online
Online 6.0 Core AWWA AWWA eLearning
Sept. 9 - 20 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • 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 9 - 20, Monday-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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 2.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Sept. 16 - 24 Financial Management for Rural Utilities
  • Provides an overview of financial operations for rural utilities. Topics cover basic processes and procedures for financial reporting, fund accounting, budgeting, collections, risk management, audits, and rate setting.
  • Registration will open approximately six weeks before the training.
Online 3.2 Core RUBA Theo Graber 
Sept. 24 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Consolidation and Restructuring
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Sept. 25 USEPA Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series : Using Wetlands to Reduce Nutrient Loadings to Rivers and the Coast
  • Time: 10 - 11 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 Water Distribution Levels 1 and 2 Fairbanks 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Sept. 30 -          Oct. 11 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • 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 30 to October 11, Monday-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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 2.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

October

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Oct. 11 Written Exams for Communities with Online Testing Centers or the North Slope Oil Fields
  • Locations: Anchorage (including Mat-Su Valley, Palmer, and Wasilla), Barrow, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Kodiak, Sitka, Valdez, and Prudhoe Bay
  • Exam registration form.
  • The registration form and the $150 per exam fee must be in our office no later than August 30th.
Statewide N/A DEC Operator Certification Program

907-465-1139

Oct. 14 - 18 Water Treatment Level 1 
Fairbanks 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Oct. 14 -          Nov. 15 Water Treatment Operator | Level 3
    • This course introduces water operations personnel to various analyses and applications of key water treatment processes and operations. The course curriculum is representative of the basic functions and responsibilities of Level 3 operators at most water treatment plants. The course builds upon the Level 2 course by focusing on troubleshooting operational problems along with analysis of conventional and advanced treatment processes.
    • This is an online instructor-facilitated class. You may structure the course to your own schedule but will be required to complete the course by a specific deadline and will submit homework to the instructor by given due dates.
    • For more information.
    • Register online
Online 6.0 Core AWWA AWWA eLearning
Oct. 21 -          Nov. 15 Water Treatment Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This is an online course 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 21st to November 14th 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 Treatment Exam in their home communities.
  • Please contact Brian Berube before September 20 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 3.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Oct. 21-24 ARWA 2024 Annual Training Conference Anchorage Varies- Up to 3.0 Core/DW Core ARWA Kelly Comerford

907-841-2800

Oct. 22-23 AWWMA 2024 Annual Southeast Alaska Operator Training Conference Sitka Varies AWWMA Angie Monteleone

907-561-9777

Oct. 22 - 23 Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
  • Location: Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU), 3000 Arctic Blvd., Anchorage
  • The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course is designed to provide training to water and wastewater professionals on issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural or human-caused disasters that threaten water and wastewater facilities and systems.
  • To register contact George Cano
Anchorage 1.6 Core TEEX George Cano

956-792-6046

Oct. 22 - 25 Introduction to Small Water Systems (Small Treated Exam) Bethel 2.6 DW Core YKHC Jenny Pak 
Oct. 28 -          Nov. 8 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • 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 October 30 to November 8, Monday-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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 2.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Oct. 29 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Source Water Quality
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Oct. 30 USEPA Water Research Webinar Series: PFAS Treatment Using In Situ Groundwater Remediation Techniques
  • Time: 10 - 11 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA

November

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Nov. 4 - 8 Introduction to Wastewater  
Anchorage 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Nov. 5 - 7 Plumbing & Pipefitting for Water Plant Operators Bethel 2.0 Core YKHC Jenny Pak 
Nov. 18 - 22 Level 1 Water Treatment & Distribution (Provisional/Level 1 Exams) Bethel 3.6 DW Core YKHC Jenny Pak 
Nov. 20 USEPA Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series : HABs Toxicity and Health Effects of Anatoxin-A
  • Time: 10 - 11 am AKST
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A EPA EPA
Nov. 26 USEPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series: Emergency Response
  • Time: 10 am - 11:30 am AKDT
  • This webinar is for informational purposes only.
  • NO CEUs WILL BE AWARDED FOR PARTICIPATION.
  • Registration information
Online N/A
EPA EPA

December

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Dec. 2 - 6 Water Treatment Level 2 
Fairbanks 3.0 Core NTL Alaska Peggy Pollen

907-452-6866

Dec. 2 - 6 Wastewater Lagoons Virtual Training 
  • This class is meant for utility operators that work at sewage lagoons. From December 2-6, 2024, 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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube before November 1 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.4 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

January

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Jan. 13 - 24 Water Distribution Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This class is intended for operators who require Class 1 Water Distribution certifications. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from January 13 – 24, 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.
  • Please contact Kelli Whelan before December 13 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.5 Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan
Jan. 21 - 31 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • 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 January 21 - 31, Monday-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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 2.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

February

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Feb. 24 -          Mar. 21 Water Treatment Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This is an online course 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 24th to March 21st 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 Treatment Exam in their home communities.
  • Please contact Brian Berube before January 24 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 3.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

March

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
March 3 - 14 Small Treated Water Systems Virtual Training 
  • 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 3 - 14, Monday-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.
  • Please contact Brian Berube to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 2.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube
March 24 -          April 4 Water Distribution Level 1 Virtual Training 
  • This class is intended for operators who require Class 1 Water Distribution certifications. The course will be held on the Zoom platform from March 24 to April 4, 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.
  • Please contact Kelli Whelan before February 21 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 1.5 Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan

April

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
April 14 -          May 9 Water Treatment Level 2 Virtual Training 
  • This in an online course 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 14 to May 9, 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 2 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.
  • Please contact Brian Berube before March 14 to secure a spot in the class. Priority will be given to operators from rural communities.
Online 3.0 Core ANTHC Brian Berube

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