Building the Skills That Keep Water Flowing

This spring, GWC is running two courses that equip water professionals with practical skills to design stronger systems and keep safe water flowing long after installation. 

Designing Solar Powered Water Systems 

This online course guides participants step by step through the design of two separate solar powered water systems (SPWS). Using a fictional but realistic scenario, the course aims to provide practice in the decisions and calculations that are critical for designing SPWS. 

Audience: Technical staff and engineers involved in designing or procuring solar powered water systems  

Dates (online): March 29–May 10, 2026 

Languages: English, French, Spanish 

👉 Learn more and register: https://globalwatercenter.org/learn-with-us/courses/designing-solar-powered-water-systems/  

Risk-Based Water Quality Management and Monitoring 

Developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), this course equips participants with essential skills and knowledge for effective management and monitoring of water quality through a risk-based methodology. It offers a thorough foundation for planning and conducting sanitary inspections, performing water quality assessments, analyzing data, and creating action pathways to support the maintenance and enhancement of water safety in small drinking water supply systems. 

Dates (online): March 29–May 10, 2026 

Language: English 

Audience: This course is intended for those working in or supporting Professionalized Maintenance, Logistics, or Procurement and Sourcing, especially if their role involves maintaining water points, managing inventory, or working with suppliers. 

👉 Learn more and register: https://globalwatercenter.org/learn-with-us/courses/risk-based-water-quality-management-and-monitoring/  

A Note About Sponsored Seats 

Due to our generous donors, there will be a limited number of sponsored seats offered at no cost to participants. Applications for these will open on February 9, 2026. If you are interested in supporting a water professional and strengthening the people behind sustainable water systems, we invite you to donate today. 

Resource Corner 

1. CAWST Training on Chlorination: February 11th 
2. Applications to present at World Water Week: just opened and now accepting proposals