Air Pollution Training Institute (APTI)
Training Courses
Regularly scheduled courses, workshops, and self-instructional courses are offered free of charge to employees of multi-state, state, local, and tribal air pollution control agencies. APTI also offers special courses and workshops, and development of internal training programs to these agencies. The curriculum is organized according to subject matter and courses are available via four delivery formats: classroom, self-instructional, and web-based. Registration is required for some courses. Information as to which courses require registration and how to register can be found at APTI Registration Procedures. Individuals outside the U.S. may participate in self-instructional, classroom, and telecourses by contacting the APTI International Training Coordinator. Course Formats Web-Based CoursesThere are two types of web-based courses:
Web VideoVideo segments which are viewable from the web. These segments are in Flash, Windows Media Player, or other popular format and vary in length from about 15 minutes to 2 hours. Registration is not required for web video. See the list of web video selections. Classroom CoursesClassroom courses are presented by recognized professionals, including consultants and university faculty of the Area Training Centers (ATC). Courses are taught at these universities and other locations as indicated in the APTI consolidated classroom schedule. In order to receive a certificate of completion for a classroom course, you must pass a post test, complete class assignments, attend/participate in class sessions, and submit a course evaluation. (Other requirements may apply depending on the nature of the course). Employees of multi-state, state, local, and Tribal air pollution control agencies must register for scheduled classroom courses by contacting the course provider/host. Individuals from the private sector are welcome to participate in classroom courses, but should contact the sponsoring organization for space and fee information no less than two weeks prior to the course start date. Self-Instructional CoursesSelf-instructional courses are available free of charge to employees of multi-state, state, local and Tribal government air pollution control agencies. Please check the Web-based courses to see if the course is available online. Courses that are not available online can be obtained by registering through APTI using the APTI application form. In order to receive CEU credits for a self-instructional course, you must register with APTI. Archived CoursesSome courses may be outdated or are in the process of being revised. These courses are available in the Archived Courses section. |