TRAINING
The JPIA places a great deal of emphasis on providing quality training opportunities to its members in an effort to improve their operations and reduce or eliminate potential losses.
The JPIA places a great deal of emphasis on providing quality training opportunities to its members in an effort to improve their operations and reduce or eliminate potential losses.
Annual Training Conference
Thank you to the Water Replenishment District and Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) for hosting the 2023 JPIA Training Conference.
We hope that all attendees enjoyed a dynamic two days of in-person training.
For questions on payment information, email training@acwajpia.com
Annual Training Conference
Thank you to the Water Replenishment District for hosting the 2023 Annual Training Conference at the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC).
We appreciate the participation of all attendees who attended the conference. We hope you enjoyed a dynamic two days of in-person learning!
See below for conference payment information. Email training@acwajpia.com with any questions.
Learning Management System (LMS)
This is where you will find the Class Calendar of instructor led classes, register for scheduled classes, check out training DVDs and stream online training videos from the Lending Library, obtain your class completion certificates, and track your progress in the JPIA’s Professional Development Program.
Learning Management System (LMS)
This is where you will find the Class Calendar of instructor led classes, register for scheduled classes, check out training DVDs and stream online training videos from the Lending Library, obtain your class completion certificates, and track your progress in the JPIA’s Professional Development Program.
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Participant’s Guide and Application – (revised November 2024)
The ACWA JPIA Professional Development Program (PDP) was developed to offer current, in depth training and educational opportunities for JPIA members. The program focuses on giving participants the tools to perform their job safely, legally, and efficiently. Three specialty areas are offered: Supervisor Basics, Human Resources, and Operations. Each certification requires approximately 40 hours of education, including face-to-face training, online, and self-study options.
PDP Requirements by Specialty and Course Training Option Checklists:
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Participant’s Guide and Application – (revised November 2024)
The ACWA JPIA Professional Development Program (PDP) was developed to offer current, in depth training and educational opportunities for JPIA members. The program focuses on giving participants the tools to perform their job safely, legally, and efficiently. Three specialty areas are offered: Supervisor Basics, Human Resources, and Operations. Each certification requires approximately 40 hours of education, including face-to-face training, online, and self-study options.
PDP Requirements by Specialty and Course Training Option Checklists:
VectorSolutions
ACWA JPIA has partnered with Vector Solutions — the U.S. leader in online, enterprise risk management solutions for public entities — to deliver a web-based training and risk management platform to all ACWA JPIA members.
Vector Solutions offers a large variety of online training classes with important information that will help you do your job better. View the most current online course catalog from Vector Solutions.
JPIA recommends any and all classes on Vector Solutions as a refresher for you or to introduce the topic before taking a JPIA class. Any type of training or education that helps you do your job better and safer is a wise investment of time.
Note that all courses in Vector Solutions qualify as electives in the JPIA Professional Development Program (PDP); however only those listed in the PDP Guide checklist can be used to meet course requirements for the specialties. See the PDP Guide for more information.
VectorSolutions
ACWA JPIA has partnered with Vector Solutions — the U.S. leader in online, enterprise risk management solutions for public entities — to deliver a web-based training and risk management platform to all ACWA JPIA members.
Vector Solutions offers a large variety of online training classes with important information that will help you do your job better. View the most current online course catalog from Vector Solutions.
JPIA recommends any and all classes on Vector Solutions as a refresher for you or to introduce the topic before taking a JPIA class. Any type of training or education that helps you do your job better and safer is a wise investment of time.
Note that all courses in TargetSolutions qualify as electives in the JPIA Professional Development Program (PDP); however only those listed in the PDP Guide checklist can be used to meet course requirements for the specialties. See the PDP Guide for more information.
Leadership Development Program
Workplaces have seen dramatic change in recent years, which calls for a dynamic response from water agencies to develop skills needed for leading now – and into the future. That’s where the JPIA Leadership Essentials for the Water Industry Program comes in. This exciting program with 180+ graduates offers water agency General Managers and other senior staff a year-long, robust education experience to develop leadership skills and facilitate growth in three spectrums: self, team, and agency leadership.
The success of this program is due to its unique structure:
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Small class size
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Practice on-the-job application of concepts
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Interaction with water agency peers
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Personalized assessments
Program Investment in 2025-2026 includes 80+ hours of instruction, all materials, assessments, and meals:
$2,495 JPIA members ($400 discount for Liability Program members)
$2,625 Non-members
Attendance requires a one-year time commitment with four in-person sessions (2 days each) and monthly webinars. Applications are now open for three cohorts to be held in Northern and Southern CA. Priority given to JPIA member General Managers and Assistant General Managers. Grants are available for members needing financial assistance.
Contact training@acwajpia.com or 1.833.456.JPIA with questions about the program or application process.
2025-2026 JPIA Leadership Essentials Program Announcement
2025-2026 JPIA Leadership Essentials Cohorts Schedule
2025-2026 JPIA Leadership Essentials Application – Space is limited – Apply by June 16, 2025
2025-2026 Gladbach Leadership Essentials Grant Application – Grant limited to one recipient per cohort – Apply by June 16, 2025
Leadership Development Program
Workplaces have seen dramatic change in recent years, which calls for a dynamic response from water agencies to develop skills needed for leading now – and into the future. That’s where the JPIA Leadership Essentials for the Water Industry Program comes in. This exciting program with 180+ graduates offers water agency General Managers and other senior staff a year-long, robust education experience to develop leadership skills and facilitate growth in three spectrums: self, team, and agency leadership.
The success of this program is due to its unique structure:
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Small class size
-
Practice on-the-job application of concepts
-
Interaction with water agency peers
-
Personalized assessments