Looking through training registration webpages and memos posted regarding the resumption of in-person training, the bulk of training providers have noted that they intend to follow local, state, and federal safety guidelines during class and in preparation of the class. Using these trends, as well as CDC guidelines, we have provided a compiled set of recommendations to protect operators registered for in-person training. In this post, we have summarized COVID-19 safety trends our staff have observed from training providers as they resume in-person training. In addition, some operators have limited internet access or may find it difficult to learn in an online setting.įor these reasons and others, some training providers have returned to an in-person training format. Some training topics require equipment demonstrations and hands-on practice.
Despite these efforts, not all training topics can be offered in an online format to all operators. These efforts have resulted in new online training opportunities and have allowed operators to earn their much-needed continuing education credits. To provide operators with continuing education opportunities during the pandemic, many training providers have adapted their classes to virtual training. If you require assistance searching for pre-approved, on-demand training opportunities, please email us at Jill Wallitschek We do not list on-demand training in our calendar. Please note, that these opportunities all have a time and date associated with their registration. We hope that this video will help you to more easily meet the training requirements under your certification. Given the increased demand for virtual training opportunities, we’ve recently created a tutorial to help you optimize your search for live, online training. Whether it’s a training hosted by your primacy agency, the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, a subsection of the American Water Works Association, or another local training provider, we strive to list them all. This calendar currently links to over 11,000 events each year, all of which are pre-approved for operator continuing education credits and many which are free. Our staff at work hard to make sure operators can easily find all potential training opportunities for their water or wastewater operator certification using our