Wastewater Systems Certificate
Is this program right for you?
Strengthen your technical expertise in wastewater treatment and environmental compliance. This certificate is for engineers, operators, consultants and municipal staff working to protect public health and environmental quality.
- Courses are taught by practicing engineers and UW–Madison instructors with decades of wastewater industry experience.
- The curriculum combines scientific principles with real-world applications to help you manage systems effectively.
- Enroll in individual courses with no obligation to complete the certificate. Receive discounts and updates along the way.
- Complete five required courses and one elective to customize your certificate experience.
Education that works for you
Sharpen your technical skills in wastewater treatment and environmental compliance with the Wastewater Systems Certificate. Learn from experienced engineers using a curriculum grounded in real-world challenges and solutions.
Program type
Professional certificate
Certificate awarded
Wastewater Systems Certificate
Commitment
2–3 years
Tuition
$395–$1,595 per course (10% off individual courses for certificate participants; course-level pricing applies)
Format
Face-to-face
Online
Credits
Minimum credits for completion: 9.3 CEUs/93 PDHs
Supports F-1 Visa
No
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Application materials required
To earn this certificate, complete the following:
5 required courses
1 elective course
Two check-in meetings with the program director, including one at completion of all courses
Program requirements
Who should pursue a certificate?
Designed for engineers, operators, managers, municipal staff, consultants, regulators, manufacturers and others who work with or support professionals in the wastewater industry.
What you’ll learn
Gain the technical knowledge and hands-on insight necessary to operate, design and improve wastewater treatment systems.
- Biological and chemical treatment processes
- Wastewater microbiology and system monitoring
- Solids handling and nutrient removal
- Regulatory compliance and permit requirements
- Facility planning and process optimization
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