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Alaska Training Coalition Calendar

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  • If you are interested in a particular course, you must call the contact listed to register for the course.
  • Training classes may be canceled or rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Per Board Policy 2016-01, training must be at least one hour long to be eligible for CEUs.
  • Yellow-shaded courses are introductory courses that "qualify" the attendee for a provisional level certification upon passing the provisional level certification exam and applying for certification. The Provisional Level exams may be administered on the last day of the course.
  • Green-shaded courses are those other than introductory courses that may have exams administered on the last day of the course.
  • Blue-shaded webinars/webcasts are NOT approved for CEU credit unless prior arrangements have been made with the Operator Certification Program.

2026

January

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Jan. 12 - 23 Small Treated Water Systems 

This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past.

The first week, classes will be held on January 12, 14, and 16 (MWF). The second week, class will be held on January 20, 21, and 23 (TWF) to account for Martin Luther King Day. Both weeks class will take place from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before December 12, 2025 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Jan. 26 - 30 Water Treatment Level 1
  • The introductory level classes are intended to provide basic operations instruction and prepare the attendees for the level 1 certification exam. Instructor: Cliff Fletcher
  • Course cost: $800 for members; $875 non-members
  • Exam fee: $150
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Course Information
 Fairbanks 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Jan. 26-30 Water Treatment & Distribution Level 1
  • Great opportunity for SE operators as there is travel and course reimbursement available through SEARHC.
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Contact Andrew Atkinson for registraion and reimbursement info.
 Juneau 3.0 Core SEARHC Andrew Atkinson

February

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Feb. 2-6 Water Treatment & Distribution Level 2
  • Great opportunity for SE operators as there is travel and course reimbursement available through SEARHC.
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Contact Andrew Atkinson for registraion and reimbursement info.
 Juneau 3.0 Core SEARHC Andrew Atkinson
Feb. 2 - 13 Level 1 Water Distribution 

This class is intended for operators who require Level 1 Water Distribution certifications.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from February 2-13, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Distribution Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before January 5, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Kelli Whelan
Feb. 3 - 5 2026 Virtual Operator Conference 
  • This virtual training conference offers drinking water operators a chance to learn more about timely topics, improve fundamental skills, and get support for specific challenges while earning CEU credit to maintain their license. While there is no substitute for in-person training, this virtual event was created to specifically target operators of small and rural public water systems who may not have the means or ability to travel. Conference instructors are technical assistance providers from the RCAP network. The event is funded by a grant from the U.S. EPA for technical assistance and training of water operators.
 Online 1.2 Varies Illinois State Water Survey / RCAP Jennifer Wilson
Feb. 17 - 20 Surface Water Treatment and Disinfection
  • This 3.5-day operation and maintenance training provides operational knowledge of surface water treatment processes and exposure to basic disinfection concepts. Training will take place at the DEC Training Facility. Travel reimbursement possible for DEC RMW community operators. This course is also eligible for the Water System Operator Certification Reimbursement program. Check back - online registration will be available soon.
  • Course Information
 Anchorage 2.8 DW Core IHS / DEC RMW John Johnson
Feb. 23 - 27 Intro to Small Wastewater Systems
  • The introductory level classes are intended to provide basic operations instruction and prepare the attendees for the level 1 certification exam. Instructor: Cliff Fletcher
  • Course cost: $800 for members; $875 non-members
  • Exam fee: $150
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Course Information
 Anchorage 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Feb. 23 - Mar. 20 Level 1 Water Treatment 

This class is intended for operators who have passed the Small Treated exam and need a Level 1 certification or higher.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from February 23 – March 20, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 1 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before January 26, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 3.0 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

March

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Mar. 9 - 13 Water Distribution 1 & 2
  • This is the intermediate level course for water distribution systems. The text is the AWWA Water Supply Operations Series Water Distribution Level 1 and 2. Instructor: Cliff Fletcher
  • Course cost: $800 for members; $875 non-members
  • Exam fee: $150
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Course Information
 Fairbanks 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Mar. 23 - 27 Water Treatment 2
  • This is the intermediate course for water treatment. The text is the AWWA Water Supply Operations Series Water Treatment Level 1 and 2. Instructor: Joe Polowy
  • Course cost: $800 for members; $875 non-members
  • Exam fee: $150
  • Exam session on Friday.
  • Course Information
 Anchorage 3.0 Core AWWMA Angie Monteleone
Mar. 23 - Apr. 3 Small Treated Water Systems 

This class is good for people new to water treatment, those that need small treated certifications, back-up operators, those that have no certification and those that have had trouble passing higher level ADEC exams in the past.

The class will meet March 23 – April 3, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from approximately 10:00 am- to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Small Treated Water Systems Certification Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before February 16, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 1.5 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube

April

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact
Apr. 6 - May 1 Level 2 Water Treatment 

This class is intended for operators who hold Level 1 Water Treatment certifications and work at systems that require Level 2 Water Treatment certification.

The course will be held on the Zoom platform from April 6 – May 1, 2026, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

At the conclusion of the course, operators can take their State of Alaska, Level 2 Water Treatment Exam in their home communities.

For more information and to register, complete an online registration form.

Please register before March 9, 2026 to reserve a place in the course.

 Online 3.0 DW Core ANTHC Brian Berube
Apr. 27 - 30 2026 AWWMA Annual Conference 
  • A “Save the Date” and a “Call for Presentations” is posted on the AWWMA website Registration is open!.
 Anchorage TBD Varies AWWMA Angie Monteleone

May

Date Course Location CEUs Sponsor Contact

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