Join us April 6-7 during the Spring Short Course at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for this two-day, 12-hour exam prep course is designed for individuals looking for a condensed review in preparation for taking or retaking a Grade 1 or Grade 2 IDNR Water Treatment or Distribution Operator Certification exam. Ideal candidates for this class will have been working in the industry for some time and now be preparing to take the test for the first time, or operators who are preparing to retake the test. Participants earn up to 1.0 CEU approved for IDNR Water Treatment and Distribution certifications 

Each day's registration includes a light continental breakfast as well as lunch.

Iowa DNR implemented new WPI standardized operator certification exams in 2025. The content of this Exam Prep Course is tailored to these new exam blueprints and will guide participants on how to utilize the new Need-to-Know Criteria and Formula/Conversion Tables. Exam prep curriculum is developed and presented by DMACC with support from IDNR.

Registration Rates

Two Days

Early (through March 20)

• AWWA Member: $225

• Non-Member: $255

Standard (March 20-April 3)

• AWWA Member: $245

• Non-Member: $275

Late (April 4-April 7)

• AWWA Member: $255

• Non-Member: $285

Agenda At-A-Glance

Monday

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

• 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Exam Prep Course (Day 1 of 2)

Tuesday

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast

• 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Exam Prep Course (Day 2 of 2)