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American Water College's approved Specialized Training in California

Course Name	Drinking Water Treatment (T2-T5)	Water Supply Fundamentals (D2-D5)	Supplemental Courses
Distribution System Basics		X	X
Water Transmission and Distribution I		X	X
Water Transmission and Distribution II		X	X
Water Treatment Basics	X	X	X
Introduction to Water Treatment	X	X	X
Advanced Water Treatment	X	X	X
Water Treatment Math			X

California Approved 36-Hour Specialized Training Course

$349.99

Skip over the entry level water operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for water treatment operators. This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the California Grade 2 Water Treatment license exam in California!

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Distribution System Basics

$349.99

Skip over the entry level distribution operator license and apply directly for the second level license in California! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course qualifies as specialized training in California for distribution system operators. This means that on completion of this course, you’ll meet the minimum qualifications needed to take the Grade 2 Distribution System license exam in California!

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Water Transmission and Distribution I

$474.99

Upgrade your Distribution License while working toward your University Certificate! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for distribution system operators. This means it can be used to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certification to Grades 2-5 and get you started on your Certificate in Water Transmission Technology or Water Treatment and Transmission Technology.

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Water Transmission and Distribution II

$474.99

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Introduction to Water Treatment

$399.99

Upgrade your Water Treatment License while working toward your University Certificate! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for water treatment operators. This means it can be used to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certification to Grades 2-5 and get you started on your Certificate in Water Treatment Technology or Water Treatment and Transmission Technology.

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Advanced Water Treatment

$399.99

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Water Treatment Math

$349.99

Upgrade your water treatment and distribution licenses! This 36 hour (3.6 CEUs) course is approved as Specialized Training in the state of California for water treatment and distribution system operators. This course can also be used as a Supplemental Course to meet your Specialized Training requirements for upgrading your certifications to Grades 2-5.

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Wastewater Operator - Educational Points

Wastewater Treatment Overview (60 hours)

$349.99

Need 60 hours of wastewater training in an easy-to-use, self-paced format that works for you? You’ve come to the right place!

There are 39 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate for 6.0 CEUs (60 Contact Hours).

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Exam Preparation

WATER TREATMENT

Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level water treatment operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 34 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level water treatment operator exam with confidence and help you take your next step in a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 34 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your journeyman level water treatment operator exam with confidence and set you apart in a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 35 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Water Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your supervisor level water treatment operator exam with confidence and set you apart in a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. There are 35 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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DISTRIBUTION

Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level distribution operator exam with confidence and get you started on your way to a successful and satisfying career in water distribution. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level distribution operator exam with confidence and help you take your next step in a successful and satisfying career in water distribution. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your journeyman level distribution operator exam with confidence and set you apart in a successful and satisfying career in water distribution. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your supervisor level distribution operator exam with confidence and set you apart in a successful and satisfying career in water distribution. There are 32 individual lesson modules included in this course.

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Distribution System Exam Preparation – Grade 5

$349.99

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade I

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level wastewater treatment operator exams. There are 28 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 4.5 CEUs (45 Contact Hours).

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade II

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level wastewater treatment operator exams. There are 36 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 5.4 CEUs (54 Contact Hours).

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade III

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your journeyman level wastewater treatment operator exams. There are 37 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 5.9 CEUs (59 Contact Hours).

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Wastewater Treatment Exam Preparation – Grade IV-V

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your supervisor level wastewater treatment operator exams. There are 39 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 6.2 CEUs (62 Contact Hours).

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Collection System

Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 1

$179.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your entry level collection system operator exams. There are 11 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate for 1.5 CEUs (15 Contact Hours).

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 2

$229.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your second level collection system operator exams. There are 13 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 1.6 CEUs (16 Contact Hours).

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 3

$299.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your third level collection system operator exams. There are 15 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for 1.8 CEUs (18 Contact Hours).

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Collection System Exam Preparation – Grade 4

$349.99

Pass your test the first time! No stress. No worry. This course will prepare you to pass your highest level collection system operator exams. There are 16 individual lesson modules included in this course. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate for 2.0 CEUs (20 Contact Hours).

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License Upgrade Bundles

CA Water Treatment and Distribution Grade 2

$579.98

Save $229.99 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Included in this bundle are Water Treatment Basics (36 hours) that will qualify you for the SWRCB Treatment Grade 2 and Distribution Grade 2, as well as our Guaranteed Exam Prep for Water Treatment and Distribution at a 50% discount. A $809.97 value!

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California Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator License Upgrade

$464.98

Save $115 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Water Treatment Specialized training qualifies you to take the T2 Water Treatment Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam preparation course and pass your California T2 Water Treatment Operator Certification exam the first time. A $579.98 value!

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California Grade D2 Water System Operator License Upgrade

California Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator License Upgrade

$464.98

Save $115 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Distribution System Specialized training qualifies you to take the D2 Water Distribution Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam preparation course and pass your California D2 Water Distribution Operator Certification exam the first time. A $579.98 value!

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California Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator License Upgrade

$549.98

Save $150 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Water Treatment Specialized training qualifies to take the T3 Water Treatment Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam prep system and pass your California T3 Water Treatment Operator Certification exam the first time. A $699.98 value!

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California Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator License Upgrade

$624.98

Save $150 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Water Distribution Specialized training qualifies to take the D3 Water Distribution Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam prep system and pass your California D3 Water Distribution Operator Certification exam the first time. A $774.98 value!

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California Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator License Upgrade

$574.98

Save $175 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Water Treatment Specialized training qualifies you to take the T4 Water Treatment Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam prep system and pass your California T4 Water Treatment Operator Certification exam the first time. A $749.98 value!

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California Grade D4 Water Treatment Operator License Upgrade

California Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator License Upgrade

$649.98

Save $175 when you bundle our Specialized Training with our Guaranteed Exam Preparation! Our California approved 36-hour Water Distribution Specialized training qualifies you to take the D4 Water Distribution Operator exam. Plus get 50% off our guaranteed exam prep system and pass your California D4 Water Distribution Operator Certification exam the first time. A $824.98 value!

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Continuing Education

Wastewater Treatment Review (21 hours)

$229.95

This course compiles 13 individual lessons into one course to make 21 hours. These 13 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Characterization of Wastewater, Sampling Wastewater, Preliminary Treatment, Primary Treatment, Wastewater […]

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Wastewater Treatment Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 7 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. These 7 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Primary Treatment, Wastewater Ponds, Activated Sludge, Trickling Filters, Rotating Biological […]

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Wastewater Treatment Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 3 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. These 3 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in wastewater treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Characterization of Wastewater, Sampling Wastewater, Preliminary Treatment

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Distribution System Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 3 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. This course includes the following lessons: Disinfection, Water Quality, Safety

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Distribution System Review (8 hours)

$109.95

This course compiles 8 individual lessons into one course to make 8 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Corrosion Control

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Distribution System Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Disinfection, Corrosion Control, Water Quality, Safety

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Distribution System Review (16 hours)

$179.95

This course compiles 14 individual lessons into one course to make 16 hours. This course includes the following lessons: System Design and Layout, Distribution Piping, Water Storage, Fire Hydrants and Valves, Water Meters, Pumps and Motors, Cross-Connection Control, Disinfection, Corrosion Control, Water Quality, Water Main Installation and Backfilling, Safety, Regulations, Hydraulics

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Water Treatment Review (4 hours)

$59.95

This course compiles 4 individual lessons into one course to make 4 hours. These 4 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Corrosion Control Review, Fluoridation Review, Iron and Manganese Control Review, and […]

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Water Treatment Review (8 hours)

$109.95

This course compiles 5 individual lessons into one course to make 8 hours. These 5 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Water Treatment Review (12 hours)

$149.95

This course compiles 9 individual lessons into one course to make 12 hours. These 9 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Water Treatment Review (16 hours)

$179.95

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course to make 16 hours. These 11 lessons are intended to be a review for operators in treatment plant operation. The course breaks down the topics covered into easy to understand concepts and principles. Topics include: Source Water Review, Coagulation and Flocculation Review, Sedimentation Review, Filtration Review, […]

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Regulations Review

$24.95

In this regulations review course, different regulations that relate to water treatment are discussed. The regulations include the safe drinking water act, the lead and copper rule and disinfection by products rules.

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Water Quality

$349.99

One of a distribution operator’s main duties is maintaining water quality in the distribution system. This course covers water quality basics.

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Water Storage

$24.95

There are various reasons why water would need to be stored in a distribution system. This course covers water storage principles.

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Cross-Connection Control

$24.95

This course covers cross-connection control. It is necessary that distribution operators have a working understanding of cross-connection control principles.

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Hydrants and Valves

$24.95

Hydrants and valves are an important part of the distribution system. This course covers a broad range of topics, from different types of hydrants to valve construction.

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Piping Review

$24.95

This course covers piping basics. Students will learn pipe selection considerations, construction material for pipe, and about pipe joints and their applications.

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Pumps and Motors

$24.95

In this course students will learn about pumps and motors and how they are used in the distribution system. This course covers different types of pumps, and different types of motors that are commonly used in the distribution system.

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Water Meters

$24.95

This course covers water meters as they are used in the distribution system.

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Safety Review

$24.95

This course covers safety when working as a distribution system operator. It is essential that operators know and can apply trenching safety requirements, confined space requirements, and how to set up a traffic diversion.

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Distribution Disinfection

$24.95

Disinfection is the process that kills bacteria and other disease causing organisms. This course reviews disinfection principles as they relate to the distribution system.

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Water Wells

$24.95

In some small water systems, the only source of water is wells. This course will teach students about water wells.

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System Design and Layout

$24.95

This course covers the design and layout of a distribution system. Students will learn the different types of system designs, and which designs are best for which types of systems.

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Corrosion Control

$24.95

This course reviews the subject of corrosion control as is relates to water treatment.

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Disinfection Review

$24.95

The disinfection process of water treatment is the process that kills bacteria and other disease causing organisms. This course reviews disinfection principles.

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Filtration Review

$24.95

After the coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation processes, filtration is used to filter out suspended particles not settled out during the sedimentation process. This course covers the basics of water filtration.

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Sedimentation Review

$24.95

The sedimentation process is required in water treatment to allow suspended solids to settle out of the water. This course covers the basics of sedimentation.

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Coag and Flocc Review

$24.95

Coagulation and Flocculation treatment processes are essential to conventional surface water treatment. In this course, students will learn coagulation chemistry basics, flash mixer concepts, principles of enhanced coagulation, along with other coagulation and flocculation topics.

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Reservoir Review

$24.95

Reservoirs are required to store water prior to it being treated at a water treatment plant. This lesson covers various reservoir topics such as thermal stratification of a reservoir, algae issues and controlling algae with copper sulfate.

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Source Water Review

$24.95

Source water is the beginning of every treatment process. The different topics covered in this source water review course include evaluation of course water, contaminants in source water, the hydrologic cycle, and other topics.

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Laboratory Problems

$24.95

This course covers the various types of math problems that may be necessary in a water quality laboratory. These common problems are daily calculations in the lab, and operators, as well as lab personnel should be knowledgeable in the principles required to accurately complete the calculations.

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Disinfection Problems

$24.95

The math problems related to the disinfection process at a treatment plant can be complicated at times. This course shows students how to perform the needed calculations without the headache. Calculations discussed include chlorine dose, chlorine demand, chlorine use in pounds per day, and others.

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Filtration Problems

$24.95

This course explains how to solve math problems that relate to the filtration process. It covers how to calculate many different types of water treatment plant filter math problems, including level drop rate, flow rate through a filter, backwash water used, and many others.

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Sedimentation Problems

$24.95

There are various types of math problems which directly relate to the sedimentation portion of a water treatment plant. The problems discussed in this lesson include detention time, overflow rate, flow velocity and weir loading.

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Coag and Flocc Problems

$24.95

Properly maintaining the balance of chemicals in the coagulation and flocculation portions of the treatment process is vital for the operation of a treatment plant. Failing to have the proper balance will cause the whole process to fail.

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Reservoir Problems

$24.95

This course teaches students how to calculate reservoir volume in acre-ft as well as in MG (Million Gallons). The dosing of a reservoir with copper sulfate for algae control is also discussed.

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Chemical Dose Problems

$24.95

Correctly dosing chemicals is essential for public health and for treatment plant efficiency. This course teaches operators the concepts needed to correctly calculate chemical dose problems.

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Flow Problems

$24.95

Converting between flow rates is an everyday calculation for water treatment plant operators. Knowing how to convert between flow rates is an essential skill for every treatment plant operator.

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Advanced Water Math

$109.95

This course compiles 8 individual lessons into one course. The advanced water math course builds upon the principles taught in the basic course to move students into solving more difficult math problems.

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Pumps

$24.95

This course teaches students how to calculate pumping horse power problems. The difference between water horse power, brake horse power, and motor horse power are all discussed. Additionally, this course covers how to calculate the operational cost of a pump.

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Velocity and Flow Rate

$24.95

Calculating the flow rate of flowing water is an everyday calculation in the water industry. This course will teach students how to calculate both the flow rate, and the velocity of flowing water.

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Force-Pressure-Head

$24.95

It is vital that water industry professionals understand the relationship between force, pressure and water head. In this course, the student will learn how to solve problems involving tank pressure due to water head, as well as force placed on in-ground tanks due to high ground water levels.

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Weight/Vol Relationships

$24.95

This course covers the relationship between the weight of water and the volume of water. This lesson will teach the student how to use the relationship between gallons and cubic feet of water to solve math problems in the water industry.

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Calculating Volume

$24.95

This course gives students the knowledge they need to calculate the volumes of various shapes as they relate to water industry math problems. It is applicable to water treatment plant operators, distribution system operators, and wastewater treatment plant operators.

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Calculating Area

$24.95

This course gives students the knowledge they need to calculate the area of various surfaces as they relate to water industry math problems. It is applicable to water treatment plant operators, distribution system operators, and wastewater treatment plant operators.

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Unit Conversions

$24.95

This course gives students a basic understanding of how to use unit analysis to solve water treatment math problems. The steps to performing unit conversions are taught from the ground up, including a simple approach to solving any unit conversion type problem.

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Basic Water Math

$149.95

This course compiles 11 individual lessons into one course. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of the math concepts needed to solve water treatment, distribution system and wastewater treatment math problems.

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Certificate in Water Treatment Technology

$1495

Earn your certificate in Water Treatment Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a one-year online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Certificate In Water Transmission Technology

$1495

Earn your certificate in Water Transmission Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a six-month online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Certificate in Water Treatment and Transmission Technology

$2295

Earn your certificate in Water Treatment and Transmission Technology through American Water College in partnership with California State University, Fresno. This is a one-year online certificate program. Students complete the program by watching online lectures, reading assigned texts, and submitting assignments online.

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Utility Planning and Management

$1695

This program provides you with a study of planning and management skills required of utility supervisors and managers. Course material consists of video lectures, lesson quizzes, and lesson projects. The Utility Planning & Management Certificate Program includes 3 online modules. Students will receive a certificate upon completing each module as well as an overall certificate after completing all […]

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Utility Planning and Management

$1695