Certification: Protecting Public Health. Building Strong Careers.
WPI offers a voluntary certification program to water treatment, distribution, collection, wastewater treatment, and industrial waste operators, water and wastewater laboratory analysts, plant maintenance technologists, and biosolids land appliers. WPI certification is not only a way to protect public health and the environment but provides numerous career benefits to both employees and employers.
Employee Benefits
Certification offers a mechanism for employees to receive recognition and credibility in their chosen career. The benefits of WPI certification include:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Higher wage-earning opportunities
- A mechanism to demonstrate competency and professionalism
- A competitive advantage over non-certified individuals
- Enhancement of professional reputation and prestige
- Demonstration of commitment to the field
Employer Benefits
Employers use certifications to make informed decisions. WPI certification benefits employers by providing a mechanism to:
- Screen potential new hires and select contractors
- Motivate employees to expand their knowledge and skills
- Ensure competence of employees
- Ensure employees complete relevant continuing education
Certification Registry
The following is a dynamic list of operators that WPI’s records indicate as active and current. This list does not include individuals in the process of attaining a certification or recertifying. List of WPI Operators.
If you have questions, please email us at certification@gowpi.org.
