AWWA Operator Academy
Education designed for water operators at every stage of their career. Find certification prep, continuing education, and on-the-job resources all in one place.
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The Trusted Source of Water Operator Education
The Operator Academy brings together the training, education, and resources operators need in one place.
Backed by AWWA’s technical expertise and industry leadership, the Operator Academy brings certification prep, continuing education, and operator resources together into a convenient operator hub that is easy to find, understand, and use.
Water operators play an essential role in protecting public health and keeping water systems running. The Operator Academy is here to support that work with trusted education throughout every stage of an operator’s career.
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Discover Water Operations
Learn how water and wastewater operators protect public health, keep communities running, and build rewarding careers in the water community.
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Build Knowledge for Certification, Continuing Education, & Beyond
Study the fundamentals, prepare for certification exams, and access trusted resources developed specifically for water and wastewater operators, plus earn certificates of completion that can help you stay current.
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Enhance Your Skills
Stay current with industry practices, expand your expertise, and strengthen the knowledge you use on the job every day.
Enhance Your Skills
Learn Your Way
The Operator Academy offers multiple ways to learn, so you can choose the resources that work best for you. Find your learning path.
Core Knowledge Resources
Build foundational knowledge, prepare for certification exams, and keep trusted references within reach.
Practice Questions
Test your knowledge, enhance your confidence, and prepare for certification exams.
eLearning
Access online education on your schedule, while earning certificates of completion.
Training Videos
Watch experienced professionals explain key concepts, operational practices, and safety topics.
Resources
Operator Fundamentals
Core knowledge resources designed to support certification preparation and foundational operator learning.
Continuing Education
Education that helps operators stay current, expand expertise, and earn certificates of completion.
- Operator eLearning
- Certificate of Completion Opportunities
- Professional Training
On-the-Job Resources
Resources designed to support operators throughout their daily responsibilities.
Why AWWA?
Water professionals have trusted AWWA for generations.
The AWWA Operator Academy builds on that legacy by bringing together educational resources developed with input from experienced operators, trainers, utility leaders, and technical experts. The result is education that reflects the challenges operators face and the knowledge they need on the job.
