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Trainings

RCAP offers self-paced online trainings as well as in-person trainings in our seven-state region. Check back frequently for course updates, or subscribe to our email list for regular updates on upcoming trainings.

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Training Options

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RCAP offers both online and in-person training opportunities. See below for a complete list of upcoming trainings. Note that trainings may only apply to certain states; please check descriptions for further details.

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Special Needs

If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us at least three weeks prior to each workshop you are attending, so that we may make accommodations for you. GLCAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.

Great Lakes RCAP is a charter member of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) with funding from HHS, USDA and USEPA.

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Trainings by State/Category

Illinois

All trainings listed are CST.

Illinois Department of Public Health Operator Recertification - Virtual

9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Part 1: Wednesday May 27, 2026

Part 2: Thursday May 28, 2026

This is a two-day training for Recertification for Non-Community Operators in the state of Illinois.

This course will cover the new Lead and Copper regulations and Inventory Requirements.

Attendance at both days is required for recertification or renewed certification through the Department of Public Health.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.

RCAP Wastewater Workshop

Wednesday June 3, 2026

Session 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for this all-day virtual workshop for Wastewater Operators. Be sure to register for all 3 sessions to earn six CEUs for attending. Session 1 topic: Energy Efficiency for Wastewater Treatment Plants.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 1 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Session 2: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Come back for session 2 of the all-day virtual workshop to learn about Cyber Security and AI Operations for Wastewater Operator. Be sure to register for all 3 sessions to earn 6 CEUs for attending.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 2 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Session 3: 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

The final session of the virtual workshop is Lagoon Operations. Be sure to register for all 3 sessions to earn 6 Wastewater Operator CEUs for attending.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 5 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Indiana

Kentucky

No current trainings available.

Michigan

All training times listed are EST.

Understanding Unregulated Contaminates - Virtual

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Gain a clear foundation in how emerging and unregulated contaminants are identified, monitored, and managed. This course explains the regulatory landscape, common contaminant types, testing approaches, and broad treatment principles. Participants learn how to prepare for future rules, interpret results, and strengthen utility readiness through practical, unbiased guidance.

This training is approved for 0.1 for both drinking water and wastewater credits/hours.

The production of this on-line training was supported by Grant# 90EF0094-01-00 from HHS-ACF. Its content is solely the responsibility of Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, and do not necessarily represent the official views of ACF.

Source Water Protection - Virtual

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Learn the essentials of safeguarding drinking water sources through practical modules on assessments, protection planning, and effective community communication. This course gives water professionals the tools to identify risks, implement protective strategies, and strengthen public health through proactive source water protection.

This training is only eligible for 0.1 drinking water credits/hours.

Stormwater First Steps: Rules and Regulations - Virtual

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Get a clear, practical introduction to stormwater management, key regulatory requirements, and how existing utility assets support stormwater responsibilities. This session helps local officials understand MS4 permits, Michigan’s Bolt decision, infrastructure gaps, and the foundational steps needed to plan, fund, and launch effective stormwater programs.

This training is only eligible for 0.1 wastewater credits/hours.

Energy Efficiency for Rural Water Systems - Virtual

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Learn practical, low‑cost ways to cut energy use in small water systems. This training covers where systems use the most energy, how to track consumption, and simple operational, lighting, and HVAC improvements. Hear real examples from rural operators and leave with actionable steps to boost efficiency and system sustainability.

This training is only eligible for 0.1 drinking water credit/hours.

USDA Funding for Rural Water Systems - Virtual

Wednesday June 3, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Empower your rural community with USDA Rural Development funding. This course explains program basics, requirements, and how to apply. Explore key funding options like SEARCH grants, Water & Environmental Programs, ECWAG emergency assistance, and Community Facilities support. Build the skills to pursue funding for infrastructure, planning, and essential services.

0.1 drinking water/wastewater contact hours pending.

This training is produced as part of the RCAP Technitrain Project. This material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service.

USDA Funding for Rural Water Systems - Virtual

Wednesday June 10, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

0.1 drinking water/wastewater contact hours pending.

This training is produced as part of the RCAP Tribal Technitrain Project. This material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service.

Ohio

All training times listed are EST.

Wednesday, May 6

RCAP's Fiscal Officer Boot Camp

Zanesville/Muskingum County Conference Center

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This training will assist any level of experience in the Fiscal Officer position to improve financial management of their utility. In this class we will cover water and wastewater utility fund accounting, how to create your own financial proforma, explore infrastructure funding opportunities, roles and responsibilities of the utility team, and sources of information needing incorporated into the annual budget.

Lunch on your own.

This course offers 6 Fiscal Integrity Act credit hours.

Monday, May 11

Rate Setting Part 1: Rates and their Value

9:00 am - 10:45 am

This training offers 1.5 X contact hours to drinking water and wastewater operators.

Tuesday, May 12

Rate Setting Part 2: Rates and their Value

9:00 am - 10:45 am

This training offers 1.5 X contact hours to drinking water and wastewater operators.

Wednesday, June 3

2026 RCAP Field Day

Scio Village Fire Department | 318 W. Main Street | Scio, OH 43988

Registration: 7:15 am

Training: 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

Join the RCAP Team in rural Harrison County for a day of field instruction and demonstrations, to include Valve Exercising, Meter Technologies, Treatment, Manhole Inspection Tools, Drone Demonstration, GIS, Water Audits, Cybersecurity and more!

OEPA Chief of the Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, Amy Keil, will be the featured lunch speaker. Tours of the water and wastewater plants will be offered on a first-come basis with sign-up at the registration table. Attendees can earn up to 6 OEPA contact hours.

Register by May 18 to guarantee your lunch. Dress for the weather. Lawn chairs are optional.

Wednesday, June 9

Preparing A Financial Projection for Your Utility

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Grove City

3928 Jackpot Road | Grove City, OH 43123

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This is a hands-on learning experience with one-on-one personal attention for those in administrative, financial, or managerial positions within a water or wastewater utility. Attendees will create a usable financial proforma to be used in the annual budget, loan applications, rate setting, and meeting regulatory requirements of asset management.

Each utility attending will be asked to bring at least 1 laptop, financial report, most recent audit, current debt list, and current rate schedule/legislation.

Walk away with a great tool for making decisions!

Wednesday, June 24

From Paper to Practice: Contingency Plan Workshop

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
506 Pike Street | Marietta OH 45750

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This workshop provides an overview of Ohio EPA contingency plan requirements for public water systems. Participants will learn how to develop and maintain required documentation, apply effective communication protocols during emergencies, and conduct after‑action reviews following an event. The workshop concludes with a facilitated tabletop exercise using participants’ contingency plans and includes lectures, breakout sessions, and guided discussion.

1-Hour Lunch on Your Own

Wednesday, June 30

Holiday Inn Express

145 Bluebell Drive, SW | New Philadelphia OH

A Roadmap for Utility Sustainability

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

This workshop is designed for utility managers, board members, elected officials, and local leaders serving small and rural water or wastewater systems. Participants will learn the basics of sustainable utility management, review the 10 key management areas, and explore how decisions affect operations, finances, infrastructure, and customer confidence. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to assess strengths, identify needs, and plan next steps.

This training will offer 3.0 drinking water and wastewater "X" contact hours.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN - JOIN US FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION!

Infrastructure Funding Resources

Training: 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

This course will provide attendees with commonly used financing options for water and wastewater infrastructure. Eligibility criteria, scoring, and project development tasks will be discussed as well as RCAP services to small communities under 10,000 population.

This training will offer 3.0 drinking water and wastewater "X" contact hours.

West Virginia

No current trainings available.

Wisconsin

All training times listed are CST.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2 Part WIDNR Lagoon Exam Training

Mole Lake Casino and Conference Center

3084 WIS-55 | Crandon, WI 54520

Wastewater Lab and Sampling Basics

Registration: 7:45 am

Training: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

This is a no-cost training that will give an overview of wastewater lab basics. Focus will be on simple lab and sampling practices used for lagoon/pond operations.

Training will be pertinent to questions that might be found on the WIDNR Laboratory exam but also for lab work used for process control and offers 1 wastewater contact hour.

Stay and join us for the Lagoon, Ponds, and Natural Systems training that follows.

Lagoon, Ponds, and Natural Systems Overview

Registration: 9:00 am

Training: 9:15 am - 12:15 pm

This is a no-cost training that will give an overview of lagoon, pond, and natural systems in Wisconsin. The training will cover best O&M practices, process control, and safety. There will be time for group discussion to hear from other operator experiences.

Training will be pertinent to questions that might be found on the WIDNR Lagoon exam and offers 3 wastewater contact hours.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 3 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Utility Management - Virtual

Tuesday September 8, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us in an overview of the technical, managerial, and financial aspects of utility management including federal regulations and integrating outside services.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.

Pending approval for 3 water or wastewater contact hours.

Homeowners

Best Practices and Tips for Private Well and Spring Owners - OH

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Noble County Health Department Conference Room

44069 Marietta Road | Caldwell, OH 43724

Registration: 5:00/ pm EST

Training: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

This training is designed for Homeowners on private wells or springs, which present unique challenges compared to public water systems. Learn how to properly evaluate your water system, preventing or identifying concerns. In this two‑hour session, we will cover well types, well log information, testing basics, proper maintenance, and financial assistance options for eligible households.

Walk-Ins Are Welcome.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Private Drinking Water Well Owners to Help Improve Water Quality.

All Trainings

Tuesday, June 2

Indiana - Classroom

RCAP Wastewater Workshop

Virtual - IL

Wednesday June 3, 2026

Session 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 1 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Session 2: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Come back for session 2 of the all-day virtual workshop to learn about Cyber Security and AI Operations for Wastewater Operator. Be sure to register for all 3 sessions to earn 6 CEUs for attending.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 2 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Session 3: 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

The final session of the virtual workshop is Lagoon Operations. Be sure to register for all 3 sessions to earn 6 Wastewater Operator CEUs for attending.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 5 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

2026 RCAP Field Day - Ohio

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Scio Village Fire Department | 318 W. Main Street | Scio, OH 43988

Registration: 7:15 am

Training: 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

Register by May 18 to guarantee your lunch. Dress for the weather. Lawn chairs are optional.

USDA Funding for Rural Water Systems

Michigan - Virtual

Wednesday June 3, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

0.1 drinking water/wastewater contact hours pending.

Preparing A Financial Projection for Your Utility

Ohio - Classroom

Wednesday, June 9

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Grove City

3928 Jackpot Road | Grove City, OH 43123

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Each utility attending will be asked to bring at least 1 laptop, financial report, most recent audit, current debt list, and current rate schedule/legislation.

Walk away with a great tool for making decisions!

USDA Funding for Rural Water Systems

Michigan - Virtual

Wednesday June 10, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

0.1 drinking water/wastewater contact hours pending.

From Paper to Practice: Contingency Plan Workshop

Ohio - Classroom

Wednesday, June 24

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
506 Pike Street | Marietta OH 45750

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

1-Hour Lunch on Your Own

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2 Part WIDNR Lagoon Exam Training

Mole Lake Casino and Conference Center

3084 WIS-55 | Crandon, WI 54520

Wastewater Lab and Sampling Basics

Registration: 7:45 am

Training: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

This is a no-cost training that will give an overview of wastewater lab basics. Focus will be on simple lab and sampling practices used for lagoon/pond operations.

Training will be pertinent to questions that might be found on the WIDNR Laboratory exam but also for lab work used for process control and offers 1 wastewater contact hour.

Stay and join us for the Lagoon, Ponds, and Natural Systems training that follows.

Lagoon, Ponds, and Natural Systems Overview

Registration: 9:00 am

Training: 9:15 am - 12:15 pm

Training will be pertinent to questions that might be found on the WIDNR Lagoon exam and offers 3 wastewater contact hours.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training and Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 3 for the Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution.

Wednesday, June 30

Ohio - Classroom

Holiday Inn Express

145 Bluebell Drive, SW | New Philadelphia OH

A Roadmap for Utility Sustainability

Registration: 8:30 am

Training: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

This training will offer 3.0 drinking water and wastewater "X" contact hours.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN - JOIN US FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION!

Infrastructure Funding Resources

Training: 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

This training will offer 3.0 drinking water and wastewater "X" contact hours.

Utility Management

Wisconsin - Virtual

Tuesday September 8, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us in an overview of the technical, managerial, and financial aspects of utility management including federal regulations and integrating outside services.

This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.

Pending approval for 3 water or wastewater contact hours.

Instructions and Disclaimers

Instructor-led webinars enable busy local officials and staff the training opportunities they need to fit their schedules. Registration is required, and for many classes, space is limited. If an event fills and a waitlist is started, when practical we will try to add another class. RCAP will give local officials and operational staff priority if we are not able to accommodate everyone.

Once registered, please note: if the training is more than 45 days out, you will not receive a follow-up email. Once within the 45-day window, you will receive the follow-up emails.

Attendance and Recommended Equipment
So your attendance and participation can be accurately calculated, you will not be able to join more than a few minutes early. All presentations will begin promptly at the start time. Please be sure WebEx is the only open program/application on your computer. Please close all other windows to ensure proper credit for contact hours, if applicable.

For the best experience, please join us on a stand-alone computer. If you use a phone or a tablet, you should download the WebEx app to your device, and it is required for Apple devices. To download the desktop app, go to: https://www.webex.com/downloads.html.

Note for Ohio trainings only:
To receive credit for contact hours and certificates of completion, you MUST be clicked on and have the webinar page or screen as your only active screen for at least 90% of the webinar. If you click off of this to open and view other webpages or desktop applications, the Webex, GoTo Meeting, or other hosting applications we use can detect and record this in our attendance reports. We submit these reports to Ohio EPA. We recommend you close all other windows and web pages to avoid accidentally clicking on them.

Future Training Opportunities
RCAP offers multiple training opportunities that include online webinars, in-person classroom training, and hands-on field days. If you would like to receive our monthly email invitation, send your contact information (including an email address) to rcapcommunications@glcap.org.