Upcoming Trainings

IOWWA lists known upcoming training events below.   For IOWWA trainings, information is provided concerning the approved hours for continuing education so check the event description.    For trainings other than those offered by IOWWA, the "Register Now" button provides a link to the designated site. 

Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) Credential 
Continuing Education: You will need a total of 12.0 CE hours for renewal of the CIOWTS Certification in each 2-year credential cycle. Continuing education must be earned during the two-year credential cycle.   Events listed on the IOWWA website are pre-approved for the credential.  IOWWA will accept up to 6 CE hours of online training per CIOWTS credential cycle and 2 CE hours per credential cycle for county contractor meetings (even if multiple county contractor meetings are attended).  Detailed information concerning the CIOWTS credential can be found on the "Certification" page.

Iowa Department of Public Health – Continuing education hours earned for the IDPH plumbing licensing Plumbing and Plumbing Code Disciplines are approved the CIOWTS Credential. Submit via email to  contactus@iowwa.com the date, location, instructor, course title and CE hours earned.

Note: For those with the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer license, refer to the Iowa DNR Operator Certification website to check your Iowa DNR Time of Transfer continuing education hours:  https://programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/pages/opmenu.aspx

Septic Pumping and Inspection Workshop

Friday, May 15, 2026
Ness Pumping Services & Porta Potty Rentals
Cost: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $125.00
Septic Pumping and Inspection Workshop
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Schedule: Check-in 8:30 AM; Workshop 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Lunch included.
Instructors: Andy Barber, Crystal Plumbing & Heating, Jeff Sherman, Sherm’s Septic Services, Chad Ness, Ness Pumping Services & Porta Potty Rentals, Cory Frank, Iowa DNR, and Wayne Vanden Berge, Advance Pump & Equipment, Inc.
Location: Ness Pumping Services & Porta Potty Rentals, 1224 114th Avenue, Waukon IA 52172
Continuing Education: 6.0 hours approved
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IOWWA - Installation Overview Course

DATES: Thursday, June 18 – Friday, June 19, 2026


COURSE – The course is a review of the testing material and is helpful in preparing for the CIOWTS test. The continuing education hours will apply to your first 2-year CIOWTS credential cycle. 12.0 CE hours are approved for CIOWTS installer credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer.

Instructors: Dr. Sara Heger, Univ. of MN, Troy Resor, R & R Septic Solutions and Jeff Sherman, Sherm’s Septic Services

Thursday, June 18 - Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch included)

Friday, June 19 - Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – Noon (lunch included)
City of Waverly - City Hall, 200 1st Street NE, Waverly IA
Cost: Members: $284.00 / Non-Members: $409.00
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IOWWA - CIOWTS Test

TEST - Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) Credential
Friday, June 19 - Test check-in from 1:00 – 1:15 PM, instructions at 1:15 PM

Test will start at 1:30 PM – Basic (2-hour time limit)
Please be sure to bring a small hand-held calculator and two #2 pencils.
City of Waverly - City Hall, 200 1st Street NE, Waverly IA
Cost: Members: $184.00 / Non-Members: $209.00
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Des Moines Area Community College

Friday, January 8, 2027

Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Des Moines Area Community College - DMACC has scheduled Courses that are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the DMACC training web site. Trainings listed on the DMACC website are approved for CIOWTS continuing education.

NOTE: Continuing education hours are available for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer licensing. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
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Infiltrator Water Technologies

Monday, January 11, 2027
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Infiltrator online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License.
Refer to the Infiltrator website for course titles and registration. These online courses are free and worth 1.0 credit hour each. Certificate of completion will be sent to the email you provide.
If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
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Orenco Systems

Monday, January 11, 2027
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Orenco Systems online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the Orenco website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to Orenco. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)

Monday, January 11, 2027
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
NOWRA online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the NOWRA website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to NOWRA. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
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