NGWA University Online Training
Upskilling Our Groundwater Workforce
NGWA University has a series of groundwater training courses. These career development opportunities are designed for industry professionals, regulators, university students, or entry-level workers in preparation for rigorous certification exams. These courses will improve the safety and skills of drilling industry members and train the next generation of drillers to address the critical shortage of professionals in the industry.
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Courses vary in length and competencies. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board provides continuing education credit in the state of Oklahoma. Find all courses and programs available here.
General Drilling Prep
Formerly known as Drilling Basics Online, this package is for entry-level to mid-career groundwater professionals seeking to prepare for the General Drilling exam with NGWA.
Skills & Topics
- Safety & Regulations
- Heavy Machine Operation
- Sampling, Testing & Analytics
- Engineering, Design & Mechanics
- Drilling, Geology & Construction
Driller Safety Onboarding
The Driller Safety Onboarding Program includes three courses necessary to get started in the groundwater industry: Groundwater 101, General Workplace Safety, and Drill Rig Safety. This collection of courses is ideal for new-hire orientation in a variety of groundwater-related positions.
Skills & Topics
- Drilling, Mobility & Heavy Machine Operation
- Safety, Regulations & Regulatory Agencies
- Risk Assessment, PPE & Electrical Safety
Drilling Mechanics
Drilling Mechanics provides an in-depth look into the rigs and fluids needed to drill for groundwater. This mid-career level of training will help groundwater professionals enhance their skills for potential career advancement.
Skills & Topics
- Mechanics, Drilling & Heavy Machine Operation
- Engineering & Design
- Water Quality & Wells
- Geology & Hydrogeology Fundamentals
- Rig Types & Drilling Fluids
Groundwater Pumps
Groundwater pumps provides an overview of groundwater pumps developed for the groundwater industry. This mid-career training is for workers who are looking to advance their knowledge and skills or prepare for the NGWA Water Systems exam.
Skills & Topics
- Effect, Principles, and Laws for Calculating Flow
- Types, Styles, and Uses of Pumps and Motors
- Pump Management Systems and Processes
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering & Design
Looking for a Single Course
NGWA University understands that a lengthy program isn’t for everyone, so we offer classes on an individual basis as well. Please find a list of all our courses offered here.
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Recently Released
- Groundwater Pumps (package)
- All About Groundwater Pumps (course)
- How Groundwater Pumps Work (course)
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Focus on the Future. NGWA University knows that growing with new research and understanding is a large part of being a drilling professional. From entry-level to advanced knowledge, NGWAU provides training for all skill levels and releases course and program packages to help you grow professionally. Join a wait list to be notified when these courses launch soon!
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UpSkill with Micro-Credentials
Micro-Credentials allow participants to experience a short-term learning opportunity that showcases specific learned skills to a potential employer. NGWAU courses provide participants with a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display on resumes and professional portfolios that demonstrates their tangible and applicable groundwater knowledge that they can use the first day on the job.
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Do you want to contribute to NGWA University Powered By OSU? Do you have ideas for how we can address the critical shortage of geoscience workers? Contact us today to discuss the program.