Collection Systems Maintenance, Grade 1 Learning Resource
Welcome to CWEA's CSM Learning Resource website. We can help you start your collection system career journey with confidence.
Build your knowledge and strengthen your skills in wastewater collection systems with this comprehensive, on-demand training resource from CWEA.
Whether you’re developing your collection system expertise, expanding your technical knowledge, or working toward professional certification, this course provides practical information and field-based insights to support your career development.
CWEA has proudly provided technical education and certification opportunities for wastewater professionals for over 85 years. Our educational resources are designed to help professionals build proficiency, stay current with industry practices, and grow throughout their careers.
CWEA Online Learning Resources Help You Prepare
This on-demand course includes 5 modules and more than 10 hours of video training covering essential collection systems maintenance topics and knowledge relevant to the Collection Systems Maintenance Grade 1 certification exam.
- Build essential knowledge: Develop a strong foundation in collection systems maintenance and the practices used by wastewater professionals in the field.
- Learn at your own pace: Structured modules and guided learning make it easy to progress through the material on your schedule.
- Gain practical insights: Hear real-world examples, experiences, and insights from collection system professionals working in the industry.
- Learn anytime, anywhere: OWEN’s flexible on-demand platform gives you the freedom to access training when and where it works best for you.
Whether you’re new to collection systems or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course provides a convenient way to expand your professional skills and reinforce the concepts that matter in the field.
Obtaining CWEA certification can set you apart and prepare you for entry-level and promotional career opportunities.
Agency Training Reimbursements
It's important to remember most agencies will purchase or reimburse you for training classes, including for OWEN on demand classes. They want to help you succeed in your career, just as CWEA is here to help you succeed. Your agency may cover up to 100% of the cost of CWEA's training classes available here on OWEN.
We've put together a training request email template you can send to your supervisor with one click.
Send your supervisor a request for CWEA CSM training >
Next Steps
Get started on your collection system career journey today. CWEA is here to help you.
- Download and read the CSM Candidate Handbook to learn about the certification process.
- Start your CSM Grade 1 application on our website to apply to take the exam.
- Purchase the CSM Grade 1 package or the individual classes to start learning and preparing for the exam.
