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Global Water Center offers training throughout the year in four terms.

Each term features a selection of hands-on, online courses designed to strengthen water management skills.

January – March 2026: The Supply Chain for Rural Water Systems and Solar Powered Water Systems 101
April – May 2026: Risk-Based Water Quality Management and Solar Powered Water Systems 201
July – August 2026: Groundwater Resource Management, Borehole Drilling Supervision, and Solar Powered Water Systems 101
September – November 2026: Borehole Contract Management and Solar Powered Water Systems 201.

Currently SPWS 101 and 201 are in English, French, and Spanish. All other courses are in English with plans to expand to other languages soon.

Below, you’ll find links to each course, along with details about learning objectives, schedules, and enrollment options.

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WASH Asset and Risk Management (De-risking WASH Investments)

We support stakeholders in understanding and mitigating the risks embedded in WASH investments—protecting assets and ensuring long-term viability and bankability of projects.

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Comprehensive risk assessments (technical, climate, operational, financial)
Asset management strategies and lifecycle planning
Life-cycle cost and cost-benefit analyses
Investment reports, prospectuses, and bankability assessments
Risk mitigation & maintenance frameworks aligned with blended finance or PPP models

Safe Water Enterprises Operations

We strengthen the governance, financial viability, and customer service of local safe water enterprises—forming the backbone of sustainable service delivery.

Deliverables

Business model design with cost/revenue projections
Tariff frameworks and cost-recovery strategies
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operations and billing
Staff training in customer engagement and financial management
Sustainability scorecards and performance benchmarking tools

Remote Monitoring and Data Services

Harnessing IoT and digital innovation, we build systems that monitor water services in real time—boosting reliability, transparency, and efficiency.

Deliverables

Sensor-based monitoring infrastructure (flow, pressure, quality)
Dashboards, mobile apps, and digital tools for data collection
Performance monitoring aligned with SDG 6 indicators
Automated reporting systems for funders and stakeholders
Data literacy and platform training for local utilities and teams

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

We adopt a holistic watershed-based perspective to optimize water use, enhance ecosystem health, and support community resilience—all aligned with climate realities.

Deliverables

Water-balance and allocation modeling across basins
Climate resilience and vulnerability risk assessments
Design of natural infrastructure and watershed restoration solutions
Multi-stakeholder governance frameworks and decision-support tools
Policy guidance for integrated, sustainable resource management

Technical and Engineering Mentoring and Support

Beyond training, we deliver adaptive, tech-enabled mentoring—powered by AI—to support professionals through implementation, troubleshooting, and career growth.

Deliverables

AI-powered support tools, including web assistants and multilingual WhatsApp bots
Personalized peer mentoring through partnerships like RWSN
Ongoing follow-up for course alumni with nudges, resources, and encouragement
Knowledge repositories and technical helpdesks tailored to WASH engineering needs

WASH Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Construction Support

We provide tailored, standards-based engineering support—from feasibility to construction—for sustainable WASH systems. We ensure reliability, climate resilience, and community ownership at every stage.

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Feasibility studies and site assessments
Hydraulic modeling and detailed designs
Technical schematics, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender packages
Construction supervision and quality assurance reports
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and community training materials

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Global Water Center offers training throughout the year in four terms.

Solar Powered Water Systems: An Overview of Principles and Practice

Designing Solar Powered Water Systems

Solar Powered Water Systems: Operations & Maintenance

Introduction to the Science of Groundwater

Introduction to Groundwater Resource Management

Introduction to Borehole Drilling Projects

Professionalization of Borehole Drilling Supervision

Professional Borehole Drilling Procurement and Contract Management

Groundwater Resource Management

Supply Chain for Rural Water Systems

Risk-Based Water Quality Management and Monitoring

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WASH Asset and Risk Management (De-risking WASH Investments)

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WASH Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Construction Support

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Upcoming Courses

Global Water Center offers training throughout the year in four terms.

Solar Powered Water Systems: An Overview of Principles and Practice

Designing Solar Powered Water Systems

Solar Powered Water Systems: Operations & Maintenance

Introduction to the Science of Groundwater

Introduction to Groundwater Resource Management

Introduction to Borehole Drilling Projects

Professionalization of Borehole Drilling Supervision

Professional Borehole Drilling Procurement and Contract Management

Groundwater Resource Management

Supply Chain for Rural Water Systems

Risk-Based Water Quality Management and Monitoring

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