CPSWQ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of becoming a CPSWQ?
How can our organization sponsor the CPSWQ Review and Exam?
Is there a class I can take to prepare for the exam?
How do I become an approved instructor?
How do I pay renewal fees with my credit card?
What is CPSWQ?
A CPSWQ is a recognized specialist in storm water quality. CPSWQs have educational training, demonstrated expertise, experience in managing storm water quality, and meet certfication standards.
How much does it cost?
See the Fees section of the CPSWQ Certification Procedures and Standards.
What are the requirements?
See the Eligibility Requirements section of the CPSWQ Certification Procedures and Standards.
How do I apply?
The CPSWQ application has three parts: the application, your professional experience and professional references. The application fee must be submitted with your completed application to CPSWQ, Inc.. The application fee is non-refundable.
How do I become a CPSWQ?
Complete the application and return it to CPSWQ, Inc. with the application fee. Your application will be reviewed by the Application Review Committee. This process takes approximately 30 days. Once your application is approved, you will have one year to write the exam.
See the Exam Struture and Grading section of the Policy and Procedures Manual for information about the make-up of the exam. Also, see the CPSWQ Exam Review Outline for a syllabus of the CPSWQ Exam Review.
See the CPSWQ Certification Procedures and Standards for detailed information about becoming a CPSWQ.
What are the benefits of becoming a CPSWQ?
CPSWQ Certification benefits
Enhance your professional credibility
Promote public awareness of the storm water quality profession
Have greater influence on policy decisions affecting technical and professional issues
Gain access to unique sources of information and educational opportunities
Improve your career opportunities by making more professional contacts
How can our organization sponsor the CPSWQ Review and Exam?
If a group would like to sponsor a CPSWQ Exam Review and Exam, the first step is to contact CPSWQ, Inc. to obtain a recommendation for an approved instructor. The organizing group would then contact the Instructor to coordinate the presentation of the course.
See the Procedure for Sponsoring the CPSWQ Exam Review section of the Policy and Procedures manual for more information.
Where can I take the exam?
The exam is offered at different events throughout the year in most states. It is always offered at the annual meeting of the IECA. Check the calendar of events for the next location.
Contact CPSWQ, Inc. for additonal information.
Is there a class I can take to prepare for the exam?
Yes, please check the calendar of events for currently scheduled classes. Click here to view the course outline.
How do I become an approved instructor?
Click here to view the procedures for becoming an approved instructor.
How do I pay renewal fees with my credit card?
Print/fill-out the credit card payment form and mail/fax the form to us. When the payment is processed, we will send you a receipt.
