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 2, 2025
Bethany Full Gospel Church, 3565 NE 56th Street, Altoona IA
Cost: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $125.00
Septic Pumping and Inspection Workshop
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
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, Brandon Rogers, Rogers Septic & Maintenance Repair, Tim Grotheer, Iowa DNR, Randy Tischendorf and Wayne Vanden Berge, both from Advance Pump & Equipment, Inc.
Location: Bethany Full Gospel Church, 3565 NE 56th Street, Altoona IA, off of Hwy 330
Continuing Education
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IOWWA - Installation Overview Course

Installation Overview Course
Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 & Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Location: Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona, IA (off NE Hubbell Ave, Hwy 65),

Monday, July 21th: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (lunch included)
Tuesday, July 22nd: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–12:00 noon (lunch included)
Fee: $284.00 member/$409.00 non-member.

NOTE: To use the member fee, if you are not a current member, you will want to join IOWWA. Membership is not the same as the CIOWTS credential. Membership is yearly and is an option.

Hours: 12.0 Approved for CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer Inspectors.

Lodging Information: Comfort Inn Altoona - Des Moines

Cancel/Refund: Notice must be received at least 14 days prior to event to receive a refund, less $50 processing fee.
Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona IA
Cost: Members: $284.00 / Non-Members: $409.00
Installation Overview Course
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 & Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Location: Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona, IA (off NE Hubbell Ave, Hwy 65)
Tuesday, March 25th: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (lunch included)
Wednesday, March 26th: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–12:00 noon (lunch included)
Fee: $284.00 member/$409.00 non-member.
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CERTIFIED INSTALLER OF ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (CIOWTS) TEST

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona IA

Submit the CIOWTS Test Application to IOWWA prior to July 7th, 2025. The test application can be downloaded at https://www.iowwa.com/pages/certification or email penny@iowwa.com to request the CIOWTS test application.

Basic Level Test: 75 multiple choice questions, 2-hour completion time.

Member fee: $184/Non-member $209

Check -in: 1:00 pm Instructions: 1:15 pm Testing will start promptly at 1:30 pm
Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona IA
Cost: Members: $184.00 / Non-Members: $209.00
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Contractor Solutions, 2140 21st Street NW, Altoona IA

Submit the CIOWTS Test Application to IOWWA prior to July 7th, 2025. The test application can be downloaded at https://www.iowwa.com/pages/certification or email penny@iowwa.com to request the CIOWTS test application.

Basic Level Test: 75 multiple choice questions, 2-hour completion time.

Member fee: $184/Non-member $209

Check -in: 1:00 pm Instructions: 1:15 pm Testing will start promptly at 1:30 pm
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Des Moines Area Community College

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.

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

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.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)

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.
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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Orenco Systems

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.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
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