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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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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All trainings listed are CST.
Homeowners Guide to PFAS -Virtual
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is a training geared to homeowners on Private Wells regarding PFAS and new EPA guidance for them.
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.
Indiana Private Well Testing, Regulations, & More
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
No current trainings available.
This wastewater training covers key management areas including Customer Sustainability, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction. Participants will explore Technical, Managerial, and Financial Capacity, regulatory and public health responsibilities, and the role of local officials. The course includes self-assessments, tools, and action plans to enhance community sustainability and customer satisfaction.
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.
This training is specifically designed for Wastewater operators/administrators and qualifies for 0.3 Managerial / Wastewater credits only.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Government Center, Room 101 | 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Wayandro
Who should attend: Tribal water operators, trainees, and those preparing for certification.
What to expect: Practical instruction, expert-led guidance, and a strong foundation for success
This training will offer .7 technical contact hours and is provided through a Tribal Circuit Rider grant.
Best Practices and Tips for Private Well and Spring Owners - OH
No current trainings available.
All training times listed are CST.
Utility Infrastructure Funding Options - Virtual
February 24, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST
Online Training focusing on the funding options available to water and wastewater utilities for funding infrastructure projects. Including a discussion on available funding option and application assistance provided through the RCAP Network.
The production of this on-line training was supported by Grant# 90EF0084-01-00 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.
WOWRA / RCAP O&M Training
April 21, 22 and 23, 2026
Service providers, plumbers, soil testers, installers, and operators, join us for a 2-1/2 day workforce development workshop related to system management including the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of decentralized systems. The course describes fundamental concepts of wastewater characteristics and treatment processes and illustrates the importance of periodic operation and maintenance to ensure longevity and optimal performance.
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.
Best Practices and Tips for Private Well and Spring Owners - OH
The Well Managed Utility- Customer Sustainability & Economic Development, Employee Leadership and Development, and Customer Satisfaction
Michigan - Virtual
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 9:00 am -12:15 pm EST
This wastewater training covers key management areas including Customer Sustainability, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction. Participants will explore Technical, Managerial, and Financial Capacity, regulatory and public health responsibilities, and the role of local officials. The course includes self-assessments, tools, and action plans to enhance community sustainability and customer satisfaction.
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.
This training is specifically designed for Wastewater operators/administrators and qualifies for 0.3 Managerial/Wastewater credits only.
Homeowners Guide to PFAS
Illinois - Virtual
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is a training geared to homeowners on Private Wells regarding PFAS and new EPA guidance for them.
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.
Indiana Private Well Testing, Regulations, & More
Indiana - Classroom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
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.
The Sanitary Survey Part 2: Participation
Ohio - Virtual
Utility Infrastructure Funding Options
Wisconsin - Virtual
February 24, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST
Online Training focusing on the funding options available to water and wastewater utilities for funding infrastructure projects. Including a discussion on available funding option and application assistance provided through the RCAP Network.
The production of this on-line training was supported by Grant# 90EF0084-01-00 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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Doubletree by Hilton | 50 North 2nd Street | Newark, OH
101 Utility Management for Governing Boards - Part 1Geared to Council Members, Utility Boards, and Administrators, this training is part 1 of a requirement of the OEPA to receive eligibility for Principal Forgiveness.
This course will include basic regulatory requirements, public health and environmental protection responsibilities, and customer expectations to assist you in understanding your role of the governing board and other local officials in building and sustaining utility capacity.
JOIN US AFTER LUNCH FOR PART 2
201 Financial Management for Governing Boards - Part 2
Training: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmIn part 2 of the Ohio EPA's requirement for Principal Forgiveness eligibility, RCAP staff will introduce financial management best practices for water and wastewater systems specific to planning, budgeting, accounting, and the importance of good reporting and record keeping.
This course will address how Asset Management planning informs budgeting, which in turn provides the revenue target for rate setting for Administrators, Boards, Fiscal Officers and Council Members to increase your managerial and financial management skills.
Best Practices and Tips for Private Well and Spring Owners - OH
WOWRA / RCAP O&M Training
Wisconsin - Classroom
April 21, 22 and 23, 2026
Service providers, plumbers, soil testers, installers, and operators, join us for a 2-1/2 day workforce development workshop related to system management including the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of decentralized systems. The course describes fundamental concepts of wastewater characteristics and treatment processes and illustrates the importance of periodic operation and maintenance to ensure longevity and optimal performance.
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.
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.
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