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Alaska Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements

Alaska water & wastewater operators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert).

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Requirements at a glance

What Alaska requires of water & wastewater operators

Set by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert)

CE hours required
5 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
All licensees
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course Alaska water & wastewater operators need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert) requires.

  • 5 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • All licensees

    Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Alaska

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Alaska water & wastewater operator license.

Questions Alaska water & wastewater operators ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Alaska water & wastewater operators need?
Alaska water & wastewater operators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert).
Can Alaska water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Alaska water & wastewater operators licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every water & wastewater operators course is built to meet Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Operator Training and Certification Program (OpCert) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

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