NEIWPCC offers in-person and online wastewater training courses to prepare operators for exams and to earn training contact hours (TCHs).
Our trainings are for operators preparing for all grades of municipal, industrial, and combined exams, and include basic, advanced and specialty topics. The course catalog below includes our regular curriculum of courses designed for exam preparation, most of which are offered during one or both of our fall and spring semesters. NEIWPCC provides additional training courses not listed below on specialty topics and under individual programs, like JETCC. To view the full training schedule and to register, visit our registration portal.
Course Catalog
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| Course | Register | Type | Level | Description | Format | TCHs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001: Wastewater Safety | 11/4/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | This class focuses on municipal and industrial wastewater safety. Topics covered include wastewater risks, hazard recognition/communication, Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment, and discussion of the most common wastewater hazards. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 002: Electricity, Motors, and Horsepower | 12/9/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial | Intermediate | This course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a basic working knowledge of electricity, motors, and horsepower as a prerequisite for this course.
The course will review electrical principles. Topics covered include volts, amps, and ohms; direct and alternating current; switches, fuses, and breakers; transformers; measurement of electricity; and general electrical safety. The course will move on to properties of motors and controls, including troubleshooting and failure modes. Lastly, the course will cover brake, motor, and water horsepower, as well as practical application through calculations and sample problems. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 051: Massachusetts Wastewater Regulations and Certification Overview | 9/22/2026, 8:30-10:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | An introduction to Massachusetts wastewater regulations and an overview of the wastewater operator certification program. | Live-Virtual | 2 |
| 101A: Basic Wastewater Math – Part I | 9/30/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | The first of two parts of an introductory-level math class designed to help students learn or review basic math skills utilized in a variety of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant operations.Through review and practice, the class identifies the calculations and conversions required to solve math problems for both daily application and in preparation for state wastewater treatment plant operator certification exams. Topics covered include problem solving, fractions, exponents, order of operations, conversions, averages, and solving for an unknown. The Association of Boards of Certification formula sheet and NEIWPCC’s math workbook with numerous sample problems to work will be provided. Attendees should have calculator, pencil, and paper during the course. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 101B: Basic Wastewater Math – Part II | 9/30/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | The second of two parts of an introductory-level math class designed to help students learn or review basic math skills utilized in a variety of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant operations. Through review and practice, the class identifies the calculations and conversions required to solve math problems for both daily application and in preparation for state wastewater treatment plant operator certification exams. Topics covered include solving for an unknown, area, volume, velocity, and flow. The Association of Boards of Certification formula sheet and NEIWPCC’s math workbook with numerous sample problems to work will be provided. Attendees should have calculator, pencil, and paper during the course. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 102: Introduction to Pumps – Part I | 9/23/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | The first of two parts of an introductory class designed to provide an understanding of pumps and hydraulic principles. Topics covered include pump types, components, and applications. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 103: Introduction to Pumps – Part II | 9/24/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | The second of two parts of an introductory class designed to provide an understanding of pumps and hydraulic principles. Topics covered include pump types, suction conditions, and installation. In addition, participants will learn about pumping hydraulics as well as mechanical seal and bearing types and applications. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 104: Basic Municipal and Industrial Wastewater – Solids Handling | 10/28/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Industrial, Combined | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to solids handling for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities.Topics covered include conditioning, thickening, stabilization, dewatering, volume reduction, disposal and beneficial reuse. Also covered are mechanics of filtration, types of filter media, media design, filtration modes, and membrane materials and configuration. Math calculations are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 110: Basic Municipal Wastewater | 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Municipal | Introductory | This five-day, in-person course is designed for those new to the wastewater industry and/or preparing to take basic-level municipal wastewater operator exams. Municipal wastewater treatment concepts from collection through preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment to disinfection and solids handling will be reviewed. Sample tests and math problems will be provided. Attendees must bring a simple calculator, scratch paper, and a pen/pencil to class.
Please note that this course teaches municipal wastewater concepts. It will not cover all topics recommended to prepare for certification exams. We strongly recommend that those preparing to take certification exams also attend related courses including Laboratory and Regulations. |
In-Person | 30 |
| 111: Introduction to Municipal Wastewater Treatment | 9/1/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to municipal wastewater treatment. Topics covered include reasons for treating municipal wastewater; wastewater characteristics; collections systems; preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment; disinfection; and solids handling. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 112: Basic Municipal Wastewater – Preliminary and Primary Treatment | 9/29/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to preliminary and primary treatment in municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Topics covered include screening/grinding; grit removal; odor control; flow measurement; and primary clarifiers. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 113: Basic Municipal Wastewater – Secondary Treatment – Part I | 10/6/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | The first of two parts of an introductory class designed to provide an understanding of secondary treatment. Included is an overview of the traditional activated sludge process including terminology, basic treatment control variables, and common process modes. Also covered is an introduction to blowers, diffusers, and oxygen transfer systems. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also discussed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 114: Basic Municipal Wastewater – Secondary Treatment – Part II | 10/13/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | The second of two parts of an introductory class designed to provide an understanding of municipal secondary treatment. Included is an overview of the variety of secondary treatment options including: trickling filters, RBCs, pond lagoon systems, SBRs, MBBRs, step feed and secondary clarifiers. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also discussed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 115: Basic Municipal Wastewater – Disinfection | 10/20/2026, 8:30-10:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to the disinfection process for municipal wastewater facilities. Topics covered include chlorination; ultraviolet radiation; and ozonation. A brief overview of dosing pumps, as well as math calculations are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 2 |
| 120: Basic Industrial Wastewater | 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Industrial | Introductory | This four-day, in-person course is designed for those new to the wastewater industry and/or preparing to take basic-level industrial wastewater operator exams. Topics covered include reasons for treating industrial wastewater; industries and commercial facilities producing industrial waste; industrial wastewater characteristics; flow equalization; screening; oil/grit removal; reaction, reduction, and oxidation processes; solids removal processes; metal waste treatment; and pH science, terminology, and neutralization. Sample tests and math problems will be provided. Attendees must bring a simple calculator, scratch paper, and a pen/pencil to class.
Please note that this course will not cover all topics recommended to prepare for certification exams. We recommend that those preparing for certification exams also attend related courses including laboratory and regulations. |
In-Person | 24 |
| 121: Introduction to Industrial Wastewater Treatment | 9/9/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to industrial wastewater treatment. Topics covered include reasons for treating industrial wastewater; industries and commercial facilities producing industrial wastewater; wastewater characteristics; and municipal wastewater collections and treatment. Math calculations for industrial wastewater treatment are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 122: Basic Industrial Wastewater – Characteristics and Chemistry | 9/30/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial | Introductory | This course provides an introduction to industrial wastewater characteristics and chemistry. Topics covered include states of matter; elements; Periodic Table; chemical equations; solutions; flow equalization; screening; oil/grit removal; and pH. Math calculations for industrial wastewater treatment are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 123: Basic Industrial Wastewater – Treatment Processes | 10/7/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial | Introductory | This class focuses on industrial wastewater’s physical chemical treatment processes. Topics include reaction, reduction, and oxidation processes; solids removal processes; as well as metal waste neutralization, precipitation, oxidation, reduction, ion exchange, evaporation, and electrowinning. Math calculations for industrial wastewater treatment are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 124: Basic Industrial Wastewater – pH Neutralization | 10/14/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial | Introductory | This class focuses on the basics of pH. Topics covered include pH science and terminology; pH adjustment; control systems; pH meters, probes, calibration,and maintenance. Also covered are meter types, flow mixing, and practice problems. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 131: Introduction to Water and Wastewater Laboratory | 9/3/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Introductory | This class provides an introduction to laboratory sampling and analyses required for NPDES compliance. Topics covered include terminology; proper procedures and techniques; approved analytical methods; and quality assurance. Math calculations are also covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 132: Water Quality and NPDES Permitting | 9/10/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This class provides an overview of NPDES permits, effluent limitations, and approved methodology. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 133: Laboratory Analyses – pH and Total Residual Chlorine | 9/22/2026, 12:30-3:30 PM | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This class focuses on the importance of pH and Total Residual Chlorine analyses; and approved analytical methods and procedures pertaining to treating municipal and industrial wastewater. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 134: Laboratory Analyses – Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Dissolved Oxygen | 10/1/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This class focuses on an in-depth examination of the biochemical oxygen demand laboratory test that is required for NPDES compliance. Approved methods, proper procedures and techniques used in wastewater laboratory analyses will be discussed. Sampling, laboratory practices, and quality assurance will be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 135: Laboratory Analyses – Bacteria | 10/8/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This class focuses on an in-depth examination of bacteriological laboratory tests that are required for NPDES compliance. Approved methods, proper procedures, and techniques used in wastewater laboratory analyses will be discussed. Sampling, laboratory practices, and quality assurance will also be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 136: Laboratory Analyses – Solids | 10/15/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This class focuses on an in-depth examination of analytical methods associated with solids laboratory analyses required for NPDES compliance. Approved methods, proper procedures and techniques used in wastewater laboratory analyses will be discussed. Sampling, laboratory practices, and quality assurance will also be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 141: Introduction to Collection Systems | 9/2/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal | Introductory | This course is intended for those preparing for state wastewater licensing exams. This course does not offer the NEWEA collection systems certification.
An introductory class designed to provide an understanding of collection systems in a straightforward manner. Topics covered include the purpose of wastewater collection; sewer types and characteristics; system flows; collection system components; and common collection system problems. Also covered are pump station operation and maintenance, pumping and hydraulics, collection system maintenance; and safety. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 201A: Intermediate Wastewater Math – Part I | 11/18/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Intermediate | The first of two parts of an intermediate-level class designed to help students learn or review basic math skills utilized in a variety of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant operations. Through review and practice, the class identifies the calculations and conversions required to solve math problems for both daily application and to prepare for state wastewater operator certification exams. Topics covered include solids loading, chemical dosage, solids inventory in aeration tank, pressure, head loss, and horsepower. The Association of Boards of Certification formula sheet and NEIWPCC’s math workbook with sample math problems will be provided. Attendees should have a calculator, pencil and paper for this class. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 201B: Intermediate Wastewater Math – Part II | 11/18/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Intermediate | The second of two parts of an intermediate-level class designed to help students learn or review basic math skills utilized in a variety of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant operations. Through review and practice, the class identifies the calculations and conversions required to solve math problems for both daily application and to prepare for state wastewater operator certification exams. Topics covered include food to microorganism ratio, sludge age, and mean cell residence time. The Association of Boards of Certification formula sheet and NEIWPCC’s math workbook with sample math problems will be provided. Attendees should have a calculator, pencil and paper for this class. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 220: Intermediate Industrial Wastewater | Not offered this semester | Industrial | Intermediate | This three-day, in-person course is designed for those new or already in the wastewater field looking to take a mid-level industrial wastewater operator exam. Topics covered include industrial wastewater characteristics; flow equalization; screening; oil/grit removal; reaction, reduction, and oxidation processes; solids removal processes; metal waste treatment; pump types, parts, packing, and adjustments; reading and using pump curves; motor principles; electricity, motors, and horsepower concepts and pH science, terminology, and neutralization. | In-Person | 18 |
| 302: Advanced Pumps and Hydraulics | 12/16/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of pumping and hydraulics as a prerequisite for this course.
This class covers operation and maintenance of pumps, and the hydraulic principles behind them. Topics include pump types, parts, packing, and adjustments; reading and using pump curves; motor principles and theory of operation; and associated math calculations. In addition, participants will learn about operational troubleshooting. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 311: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Treatment Technologies | 11/3/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment processes as a prerequisite for this course.
This course will provide a fast-paced refresher on municipal wastewater treatment technologies. Topics covered include preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment; and disinfection. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 312: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Activated Sludge | 11/10/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams or who are looking to further their understanding of municipal wastewater treatment science. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a basic working knowledge of municipal activated sludge as a prerequisite for this course.
Topics covered include activated sludge modes and process goals. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment and an introduction to nitrification and denitrification processes are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 313: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Process Control and Troubleshooting | 11/17/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment processes as a prerequisite for this course.
The objective of this class is to provide a more in-depth understanding of the activated sludge process to allow for better operational control and troubleshooting of problems. Topics covered include wastewater characteristics, flow management, dissolved oxygen control, solids inventory and control, and foam control. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 314: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Biological Nutrient Removal | 11/24/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course is designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams or who are looking to further their understanding of municipal wastewater treatment science. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a basic working knowledge of municipal biological nutrient removal as a prerequisite for this course.
It is imperative that treatment plants remove nitrogen and phosphorus to maintain the integrity of the receiving waters. This class reviews the science and control behind biological nutrient removal. Topics covered include nitrification, denitrification, biological phosphorus removal, and chemical phosphorus removal. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 315: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Solids Handling | 12/1/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of municipal wastewater solids handling as a prerequisite for this course.
This course focuses on various methods for solids processing. Topics covered include conditioning, stabilization, thickening, dewatering, and digestion. Math calculations for municipal wastewater treatment and solids disposal options are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 316: Advanced Municipal Wastewater – Administration, Management, and Finance | 12/8/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Municipal, Combined | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams, or who are moving up to managerial positions. This course highlights the skills that wastewater operators need to develop to be successful utility managers. Topics include administration, effective supervision, financing, and regulatory compliance. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 321: Advanced Industrial Wastewater – Treatment Processes – Part I | 11/18/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial, Combined | Advanced | The first of two parts of an advanced course designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic industrial wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level industrial wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment as a prerequisite for this course.
Topics covered include neutralization, membrane filtration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, metals removal, and associated operation and maintenance. Math calculations for industrial wastewater treatment are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 322: Advanced Industrial Wastewater – Treatment Processes – Part II | 12/2/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Industrial, Combined | Advanced | The second of two parts of an advanced course designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic industrial wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level industrial wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment as a prerequisite for this course.
Topics covered include neutralization, membrane filtration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, metals removal, and associated operation and maintenance. Math calculations for industrial wastewater treatment are also covered. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 331: Advanced Laboratory Procedures | 10/22/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This advanced course has been designed for individuals preparing for higher-level certification exams. Attendees should have completed basic wastewater treatment coursework, hold a low-level wastewater license, or have a working knowledge of wastewater laboratory procedures as a prerequisite for this course.
The course will address proper sampling techniques, chains of custody, approved analytical methods and procedures, laboratory practices, and quality assurance associated with the analyses of municipal and industrial wastewater. The class will include a fast-paced review of laboratory tests required for NPDES compliance, including bacteria, biochemical oxygen demand, pH, solids, and chlorine. |
Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 332: Advanced Lab – Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | 10/29/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This course is designed to give participants an overview of analytical chemistry laboratory instrumentation and techniques for NPDES effluent limit parameters. Laboratory chemical hygiene program elements will be defined. Laboratory supervision and organization requirements will be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 333: Advanced Lab – Quality Assurance in the Lab: The When, How and Why | 11/5/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This course is designed to give participants an overview of the elements of a quality assurance program including quality control and method detection limits. Quality assurance laboratory math such as relative percents difference, molarity and normality will be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 334: Advanced Lab – Nitrogen and Phosphorus | 11/12/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This course is designed to give participants a focused view of analytical nutrient instrumentation and method analyses required for required NPDES permits. Nitrogen species including ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and TKN will be discussed. Total Phosphorus and ortho-Phos laboratory methods will be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 335: Advanced Lab – Metals | 12/3/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This course is designed to give participants a focused view on metals analyses required for NPDES permitting. Principles of analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, OES, AES along with associated calibration quality control parameters will be covered. Hexavalent chromium will also be addressed. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 336: Advanced Lab – Organic Chemistry: VOCs, COD, and FOG | 12/17/2026, 8:30-11:30 AM | Combined, Industrial, Municipal | Advanced | This course is designed to give participants an overview of organic compounds required for NPDES permits. Volatile organic compounds instrumentation such as GC-MS, LC-MS will be covered along with associated calibration and quality control parameters. Oil and grease and chemical oxygen demand will also be covered. | Live-Virtual | 3 |
| 360: Preparing for CT III & IV Exam | 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19/2026, 8:30-3:30 PM | Municipal | Advanced | This five-session course helps students move beyond the basics to a deeper understanding of the operation of wastewater treatment plants. It provides invaluable instruction for those preparing for Class III and IV certification exams. To enroll, you should have existing understanding of the basic principles in the Sacramento State University Operation of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volumes 1 and 2, as well as SSU’s Advanced Waste Treatment. Participants will receive instruction in the mathematical calculations used in wastewater treatment and likely to be encountered on the Class III and IV exams. |
In-Person | 30 |
| Basic Municipal Wastewater Treatment | On-demand | Municipal | Introductory | This course provides an overview of a typical municipal wastewater treatment facility, providing solid foundational knowledge for both new and existing staff in a facility. Content is generally broken down by treatment type, with a relevant math section to follow. Learning modules include: Introduction to Municipal Wastewater, Hydraulics, Collection Systems, Industrial Pretreatment, Preliminary and Primary Treatment, Introduction to Lab, Secondary Treatment, Process Control, Disinfection, and Solids Handling. | Self-Paced | 20 |
| Wastewater Ethics | On-demand | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This online self-paced course is designed to teach awareness about common ethical dilemmas faced by wastewater professionals, and equip them with tips for making difficult, but ethical decisions in the future. | Self-Paced | 4 |
| Wastewater Process Troubleshooting and Optimization | On-demand | Combined, Municipal | Introductory | This course builds a greater understanding of secondary treatment to help operators not only recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve process problems that can lead to non-compliance, but also systematically work to optimize treatment. Key focus areas include a review of the activated sludge process, followed by mass balance approaches and typical laboratory procedures. Then, process control, operations, and troubleshooting are discussed. | Self-Paced | 8 |
| Wet Weather Operations | On-demand | Municipal | Introductory | This online course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to develop wet weather operating plans for wastewater treatment facilities. | Self-Paced | 6 |