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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
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA01245

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
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
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
Wastewater treatment plants depend heavily on the work of microorganisms. This course will help you understand and manage biological processes and improve your wastewater treatment projects and facilities. You will also learn how to use microscopes to monitor and improve wastewater treatment operation, with hands-on practice with microscopes.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
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
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA00067

Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technologies

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D640)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D646)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Learn the key processes, latest technologies, and current regulations driving effective wastewater treatment facilities to protect public health and the environment. This comprehensive course empowers engineers to design, manage, and improve wastewater facilities and operations for current and future projects.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA01043

Asset Management Practices A Practical Approach for Both Basic and Advanced Practitioners

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Address the pressing challenges of aging infrastructure by mastering the principles and practices of effective asset management. This course equips participants with tools and strategies to extend asset lifespans, optimize resource allocation, and ensure long-term sustainability in diverse industries.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA01294
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