Operator Certification Training
Our certification training prepares operators for Arizona licensure in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection at all grade levels.
New Mexico training is currently offered under contract only with EPCOR.
Courses are available in one-day combined level formats (Grades 1–2 and 3–4), fully aligned with the 2025 Need-to-Know Criteria. Each session delivers targeted exam review covering fundamentals, math, and core operational concepts.
Training runs March through October at the Surprise Gateway Training Center in Surprise, Arizona. Each class includes exam-focused instruction, interactive PowerPoint presentations, a participant study guide, and PDH certificates.
Booking Options:
🔹 Scheduled Training Classes
To register for an upcoming class, choose from the available sessions listed under the Training category below.
🔹 Contracted Group Training
Group training sessions are available on a selective basis and are reserved primarily for organizations with an existing service contract.
Occasionally, open enrollment group sessions may be offered to non-contracted organizations. Contact us with details on the requested topics, number of participants, and desired dates, subject to availability.
Please note: Group classes are currently fully booked through Fall 2026.
TESTIMONIALS
“I just wanted to share that I passed both my Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection IV exams. Thanks for all your help—I really appreciate it”
“I just want to say thank you again! I really appreciated you coming down to teach our staff. They had nothing but great things to say about the class...”
“Thank you again for the training you provided to us! I just received some feedback from Gateway Community College and wanted to let you know that we achieved a 100% passing rate for those that took their ADEQ exams! This is a true metric for the quality and value of your training, thank you so much and we will absolutely be looking forward to having you back in the future.”
“With your help and classroom training, I was able to pass my Wastewater III exam yesterday morning. I will keep this information when I go to take my grade IV next year. Thank you for all that you do to help us become better operators.”
“Just want to say thanks again for teaching the WW Treatment I class. I passed my exam! Look forward to seeing you at future training sessions.”
“One of the best operator training classes I’ve had, hands down!”