recurring trainings
Our recurring training offerings are among our most in-demand programs, offered multiple times throughout the year so you can find a session that works with your schedule. These courses cover core competencies and practical skills that Michigan water professionals rely on every day.
New sessions are added regularly. Browse current offerings below and register early, space is often limited.
Our recurring training offerings are among our most in-demand programs, offered multiple times throughout the year so you can find a session that works with your schedule. These courses cover core competencies and practical skills that Michigan water professionals rely on every day.
New sessions are added regularly. Browse current offerings below and register early, space is often limited.
| Offered: Spring & Fall | Format: In-Person | Audience: Operators, Utility Managers & Leaders, Support Staff | DOL Competency Tier(s): Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5 |
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MI-AWWA’s Regional Water Seminars bring locally relevant training directly to water professionals across the state. Each seminar features expert-led presentations, real-world insights, and peer discussion tailored to the challenges and priorities of your region, so the content you hear is directly applicable to the work you do. Whether you’re an operator looking to sharpen your technical knowledge or a manager seeking practical tools and peer connections, Regionals offer one of the most accessible and community-grounded learning experiences on the MI-AWWA calendar. Spring Regional Seminars focus on distribution topics & Fall Regional Seminars focus on water treatment. Save the date for the 2026 & 2027 Regionals!
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Water School |
| Offered: Spring & Fall | Format: In-Person | Audience: Water & Wastewater Professionals at All Career Stages | DOL Competency Tier(s): Tiers 1–5 |
| Water School is MI-AWWA’s foundational training, a multi-session learning experience designed to build and reinforce the core knowledge that every water professional needs, regardless of role or license level. Drawing on all five tiers of the Water and Wastewater Competency Model, sessions cover everything from technical operations and regulatory compliance to workplace skills, safety, and professional effectiveness. Whether you’re new to the sector and building your foundation or an experienced professional filling in gaps and staying current, Water School meets you where you are. |
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| Operator Exam Prep |
| Offered: Spring & Fall | Format: In-Person | Audience: Operators and Water Professionals Pursuing Drinking Water Certification | DOL Competency Tier(s): Tier 4, Tier 5 |
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These instructor-led courses are designed to help water operators review key concepts, sharpen problem-solving skills, and walk into their operations exam with confidence. Through guided review of core exam topics aligned with EGLE requirements, practice problems, test-taking strategies, and interactive Q&A, participants leave with both the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. MI-AWWA offers two distinct exam prep courses to help water professionals prepare for certification:
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Looking for training's on a different schedule? Visit our Annual Trainings for signature yearly events, or Rotating Trainings for specialized topics offered periodically.