recurring trainings

Offered: Spring & Fall |  Format: In-Person  |  Audience: Operators, Utility Managers & Leaders, Support Staff  | 
DOL Competency Tier(s): Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5

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!
  • Fall 2026 (North and South): 
    • October 13 - Midland
    • October 14 - Kalamazoo
  • Spring 2027 (North and South): 
    • April 13 - Marshall
    • April 14 - Bay City
  • Fall 2027 (East and West):
    • October 13 - Oakland County
    • October 14 - Kentwood

Register for a Regional Seminar Near You


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.

[Coming Soon] 

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
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:
  • Exam Prep: S License (Distribution)
  • Exam Prep: D & F Licenses (Treatment)
Whether you're taking the exam for the first time or refreshing your knowledge before a retake, these courses provide a practical, structured path to certification. Register for the course that matches the license you are pursuing and take the next step toward advancing your career in the water industry.

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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.