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ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

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Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing this comprehensive course and exam. This certification meets backflow tester requirements in Minnesota, Michigan, and many other states. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.
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Discipline: Mechanical
RA01409

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.
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RA01294

Backflow Preventer Repair

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Sharpen your skills in backflow preventer repair with expert-led instruction and hands-on practice using real-world assemblies. This course empowers certified testers and plumbers to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of devices with confidence and precision.
RA01834

Blowers for Wastewater and Industrial Applications

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Master the fundamentals and advanced applications of blower systems used in wastewater treatment and industrial processes. This course delivers practical, experience-based insights into blower selection, control, and optimization—equipping participants to improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
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RA01856

Carbon Accounting and Business Climate Strategy

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Learn how to measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while aligning climate strategy with business goals. This course equips professionals with the tools to turn climate risks into operational and financial opportunities.
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RA01858

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

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This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
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RA00447

Foundation Engineering and Design

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Master the principles and practices of designing safe, cost-effective foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and energy systems. This course delivers practical, design-oriented knowledge for shallow, intermediate, and deep foundation systems, including solutions for challenging soil conditions.
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RA00333

Nutrient Removal Engineering Phosphorus and Nitrogen in Wastewater Treatment

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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.
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RA01245
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