Examination Study Resources

As you prepare for your certification exam, you may wish to utilize the following WPI resources:

Need-to-Know Criteria – The Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the WPI standardized exams.  The Criteria also list exam specifications and reference material that should be used to prepare for the WPI exam.     

Formula/Conversion Tables – WPI Formula/Conversion Tables are provided during the examination to assist with exam calculations.

Exam References – View a list of the reference sources for WPI’s current standardized exams and link to the publishers’ sites for more information.

Study Guides – WPI works with American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF) to develop study guides to help you get ready for your certification exam. Guides are available for purchase through WEF and AWWA. 

Sample Exam Questions – Get a feel for the exam with these sample questions. While you will not find questions directly from an exam and they are not necessarily representative of current exam content, they will help you familiarize yourself with a certification exam format.     

Web-Based Testing Demo – Choose any of the “Online Exam Format” sample questions to try out the web-based testing interface for yourself.

Computer-Based Testing Overview – Access a brief video to learn what to expect when you take a computer-based exam at a PSI Test Center.

Upcoming Events

WPI will be hosting a POWER event in San Antonio, Texas June June 13th at AWWA’s ACE22 where we will be honoring the most recent PO Certifications in a pinning ceremony.  Contact us if you would like us to honor YOU.