After enrolling in the course, please complete the FW&PCOA Stormwater C Voluntary Certification application and Credit Card Charge Authorization form available at https://fwpcoa.clubexpress.com/docs.ashx?id=334618. Email (training@fwpcoa.org) or fax (321-383-9691) the completed forms to the FW&PCOA Training Office. Please note the qualifications for the Stormwater C Voluntary Certification stated on page 2 of the application. After the Training Office reviews and accepts the certification application, and processes the credit card charge, your enrollment in the course will be activated and you will be notified by email to start the course.

The course is self-paced, and each lesson consists of a slide presentation without a narrative. The course subscription period is three months. The student observes the presentation and reads the corresponding chapter in the FW&PCOA course book. There is a test after the lesson to evaluate the student’s knowledge of the lesson content. The course agenda is as follows:

• Welcome
• Course Introduction
• Lesson 1 - Introduction to Stormwater Management
• Lesson 2 - Components of Stormwater Facilities
• Lesson 3 - Maintenance Procedures and Documentation
• Lesson 4 - Equipment for Stormwater Lines and Structures
• Lesson 5 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• Lesson 6 - Construction Methods
• Lesson 7 - Stormwater Safety Programs
• Lesson 8 - Stormwater Monitoring and Sampling
• Lesson 9 - Plans, Drawings and Maps
• Lesson 10 - Pump Use and Maintenance
• Lesson 11 - Funding Stormwater Management

The association recommends the use of a large screen device, such as a desktop computer, laptop computer or large tablet. The use of mobile devices, such as a cell phone, are discouraged, due to lack of detail.

The FW&PCOA provides the certification exam in a live proctored setting after the student successfully completes all of the course lessons. Complete and return the exam proctor request form provided at the end of the course and the FW&PCOA Training Office will make the arrangements for the proctored exam.

After the student passes the exam with a score of 70% or greater, he or she will receive the FW&PCOA Stormwater C Voluntary Certification certificate. If they do not pass the exam on the first attempt, they will have two additional attempts to pass the exam. There is an $100 exam fee associated with each additional attempt and the student must arrange an exam proctor through the FW&PCOA Training Office. If the student fails all three attempts at the exam, the course must be repeated.

If you have any questions regarding the online course, please contact either the Online Institute Program Manager at OnlineTraining@fwpcoa.org or the FW&PCOA Training Coordinator at training@fwpcoa.org.

Thank you!