Instructor Preparation Program (IPP)
Apply to become an Instructor for the Clean Water Certificate Training Program (CWC Program)! The CWC Program for workforce development is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited certificate program that promotes job growth in the stormwater industry and delivers hands-on, classroom, and field-based learning on industry-specific skills and knowledge. Successful completion of the Instructor Preparation Program (IPP) will permit qualified candidates to continuously administer the CWC Program.
To schedule an information call and learn more about becoming a CWC Instructor please contact: training@cwp.org
To participate in the IPP course, candidates must possess a set of pre-requisite qualifications, including:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field and 2 years of working knowledge of green infrastructure and stormwater management, or
- 5 years of experience in the industry.
Logistics
Beginning in October 2025, the Instructor Preparatory Program course will be offered as an online training through the Thinkific Learning Management System platform. The online modules will take 10 – 12 hours and is set-up for you to go at your own pace. There is no time limit within which you must complete the training.
Once the online modules are complete, CWP will conduct a 1-hour exit interview with a short teach-back session, discuss the course content, and talk about next steps to starting your first cohort.
Upcoming Course Dates
- February 23 – 27, 2026, 1-3pm (Eastern Time) each day
A private class can be scheduled if a minimum of 5 participants are interested.
Registration
Registration will be open on a rolling basis.
Step 1: Qualified candidates must contact us at training@cwp.org and provide their current resume to verify eligibility.
Step 2: CWP will set up a brief introduction call to review the details of the program and answer any further questions you may have.
Step 3: Pay associated fees for the Instructor Preparation Program. Once fees are received access will be granted on the training platform. To learn more about associated fees please contact: training@cwp.org
Step 4: Complete the training materials on the Thinkific Platform.
Step 5: Participate in an exit interview with our staff. This will include a brief ‘teach-back’ session where you will be delivering a short lesson back to our staff. We will have time for any further questions and discuss the next steps to starting your first cohort.
Step 6: Determine when you would like to begin licensing and have access granted to the instructor materials platform.
Step 7: Pay associated fees for licensing and begin your instructor journey by planning your first cohort.
Important Notes
With an annual license, instructors can train an unlimited number of participants during a one (1)-year period. This year-long period begins upon signature of the license agreement.
Instructors are independent contractors.
Candidates will be notified within 3 business days of acceptance into the program.
Payments may be made:
By check and mailed to: 11711 E. Market Place, Suite 200, Fulton, MD 20759.
Via phone call with our office administrator.
Online by selecting the IPP Purchase button (Below)