2024 Technical Training

By registering for this meeting, attendees acknowledge, and agree to follow at all times, any posted safety guidelines in place during an AWT meeting. Attendees also understand the possible risk in attending in-person events and agree that they will not hold AWT liable for any sickness or injury that may result from attending an in-person meeting.

Whether you’re a professional in the water technology field, a supervisor, or the owner of a company, the Association of Water Technologies (AWT) Technical Training Seminars are an investment that will pay off.

Professionals — We’ll teach you the latest technologies and best practices that will help you advance in your career.

Supervisors — You’ll benefit from your staff’s increased knowledge and productivity.

Company Owners — Your company’s reputation, customer loyalty, and bottom line will soar as your employees provide your clients with better service and you see increased sales.

Whether you’re new to the water treatment industry or are a more seasoned professional, AWT’s in-depth training seminars are designed to provide you with a better understanding of the industry so that you can perform at a higher level in your career.

“All the instructors were great and had good hands-on experience to add to content!”

RO/Ultrafiltration Training

This one-day in-depth course is suited for anyone looking for a better understanding of reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, EDI, or related membrane technologies, including how they function, what they do, and how to take care of them.

The course provides a broad, practical, and application-based discussion regarding a wide spectrum of membrane technologies. The focus of the course will be on commercial and industrial reverse osmosis as well as related membrane technologies.

Sales Training

Recognizing that everyone in the water treatment industry is actually selling, this course will take you from the basics to a full understanding of the process as it relates to this industry. This interactive “How To” session will give you the practical knowledge you will need to develop yourself, your business, and your brand. You will learn about basic and advanced marketing, including finding your company’s values and discovering and developing your brand image.

Fundamentals and Applications Training

The Fundamentals and Applications course is designed for service technicians new to the industry. This highly interactive class brings the mechanical room into the classroom and focuses on real-world examples; attendees learn directly from leaders in the industry as well as their peers. The curriculum allows for question-and-answer sessions and fosters learning in a collaborative environment, providing attendees with the knowledge and theory behind the “whys” of their role in water treatment.

Wastewater Treatment (Frisco Only)

This comprehensive three-day course, only offered in Frisco, Texas will cover all aspects of wastewater treatment, including influent and effluent clarification, solids removal and dewatering, chemical application, and how to screen products for application. Your instructors include experts from the industry, well-versed in a broad spectrum of applications. If your company has passed on wastewater treatment applications because you lack the knowledge to take advantage of these opportunities, now is the time to gain this knowledge and expand your business potential!

ASSE12080 Training (Cleveland only)

This training program will equip attendees with the requisite knowledge, understanding, and competency to serve as a member of the facilities water safety team to help protect against Legionella outbreaks and react to one appropriately should it occur. The program will focus on the development of a risk assessment analysis, and water management and sampling plan, for protection from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. The training will also discuss the codes, and the resources, understanding, and skills needed to conduct a facility risk assessment and implement a water safety and management program to reduce the risk of infections due to Legionella.

The Certified Water Technologist (CWT) Exam

The Certified Water Technologist (CWT) exam is no longer offered at the conclusion of the AWT training seminars. A computer-based exam is available through Pearson Vue; exam centers are located throughout the world. Visit pearsonvue.com/awt for more information.

For questions or concerns, contact Angela Pike at (240) 404-6477 or apike@awt.org.