Minnesota Water Operator Continuing Education
The continuing education courses presented here are the key to an effective education and a successful renewal of a water operator certificate. The Minnesota Department of Health has approved these courses to count toward the hours of training a water operator is required to take in order to renew their certificate. Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.
Minnesota 32-Hour Package for Class A Operators
32h course
Save on this 32-hour package for Class A Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
- Electrical Safety Part 1 (NFPA 70E 2024)
- Electrical Safety Part 2 (NFPA 70E 2024)
- Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection
- Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota 24-Hour Package for Class B Operators
24h course
Save on this 24-hour package for Class B Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
- Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota 16-Hour Package for Class C Operators
16h course
Save on this 16-hour package for Class C Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Fluid Mechanics
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Water Utility Management
5h course
This five-hour continuing education course enhances skills in applying effective water utility management techniques, preparing risk management plans, identifying workplace hazards, responding to injuries, and addressing treatment plant risks. It also provides an overview of utility management theories and additional resources for further learning.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Piping Systems: Part 1
5h course
This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Piping Systems: Part 2
5h course
This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Pumps: Part 1
5h course
This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Pumps: Part 2
5h course
This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Introduction to Water Technology
5h course
This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota 8-Hour Package for Class D Operators
8h course
Save on this 8-hour package for Class D Operators in Minnesota. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
- Fluid Mechanics
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 1
4h course
Take this course to get a thorough introduction to the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Water operators in Minnesota will learn about PPE requirements, the electrical safety program, training requirements, equipment troubleshooting, and more.
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 2
4h course
Continue reviewing the NFPA 2024 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Minnesota water operators will learn about many topics including hazards associated with electrolytic cells, fuse types, battery room safety, and more.
This package is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Fluid Mechanics
1h course
This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection
2h course
Our Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection course will introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses, and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Membrane Processes
2h course
A membrane is a sheet of natural or synthetic material that is partially permeable to substances in solution. Membranes are used in various methods of water treatment. Students who take our Membrane Processes course will learn the uses and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis reversal.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Water Distribution Systems
2h course
This two-hour program gives Minnesota water operators a comprehensive look at key components and challenges within U.S. water distribution systems (WDS). The course also explores how WDS adapts to community needs and highlights the environmental protocols and tactics operators must follow to maintain water quality and safety.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
Minnesota Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
2h course
This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
What are the CE requirements for Minnesota water operators?
DRINKING WATER
The continuing education requirements for professional growth of a MN water operator needs to be completed every 3 years. The number of approved contact hours required to renew depends on the class of certificate held.
- Class A - 32 contact hours
- Class B - 24 contact hours
- Class C - 16 contact hours
- Class D - 8 contact hours
- Class E - 4 contact hours
At least 50% of the hours must be directly related to water operations.
Our courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Health and will meet your mandatory training needs.
