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Nutrient Removal Engineering Phosphorus and Nitrogen in Wastewater Treatment

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 10-12, 2025 (D623)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Phosphorous and nitrogen present significant issues for today’s wastewater treatment engineers, managers, and regulators. Address the critical challenges of phosphorus and nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment with this comprehensive engineering course. Learn cutting-edge technologies and principles to meet regulatory demands, reduce nutrient discharge, and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Customizable
RA01245

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) Credentialing Course

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 19-20, 2025 (D667)
    Live Online
    $750
  • Nov. 21, 2025 (D674)
    Live Online
    $800
This is an official training to become an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). This training is required before being eligible to take the ENV SP exam and receive the highly valued credential.  The ENV SP training is designed to educate candidates on Envision. After completing the training, candidates will understand how Envision works, how it can improve the sustainability of their projects, and be able to successfully apply it to assess project sustainability.
Customizable
RA00021

Financial Analysis for Technical Professionals, Managers, and Planners New

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 11 - Aug. 22, 2025 (D737)
    Live Online
    $1,795
The goal of this course is to provide technical professionals, managers and planners with foundational understanding and skills in financial analysis to support the development and planning for projects, products and services.  Methods covered in this course are applicable to both – private industries and public / government service agencies.
Customizable
RA01421

Practical Microbiology for Wastewater Treatment and Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 12-14, 2025 (D622)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 11-13, 2026 (D645)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
This hands-on course explores the essential role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment, focusing on how to observe, understand, and manage biological processes. Participants will gain practical skills in microscope use, microbial identification, and process control to improve treatment performance.
Customizable
RA01533

Performance Testing of Blowers for Wastewater and Industrial Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 5-22, 2025 (D675)
    Live Online
    $795
Blowers are critical to meeting process and energy objectives for water resource recovery facilities and for many industrial processes. This course will provide design engineers, manufacturers, and owners with detailed understanding of the theory and practice of performance verification testing of blowers. This course will provide valuable expertise on blower essentials, with topics ranging from the fundamentals of thermodynamics to routine blower maintenance. Operators and designers will benefit from the instructor’s 40+ years of experience in blower applications. The content includes selection, specification, control, and optimization of blower systems.  The discussions will explain characteristics of new and established blower technologies.
Customizable
RA00067
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