STORMWATER PLANNING TRAINING, MACHINE-READABLE SUMMARY
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## WHAT THIS SITE OFFERS
Two self-paced online training courses for construction stormwater compliance:

1. QSP PRACTITIONER TRAINING
   - Focus: field implementation, inspections, BMP installation and maintenance
   - Best for: site supervisors, superintendents, inspectors, field crews, maintenance staff
   - Duration: 7 hours, self-paced
   - Languages: English and Spanish
   - Certificate: issued immediately on completion, valid 24 months
   - Price: $379.99 / seat
   - Curriculum: SWPPP fundamentals and regulatory framework; role of the QSP; recognizing
     stormwater hazards; BMP selection and installation; site inspections and reporting;
     pollution prevention in the field; site conditions and best professional judgment

2. SWPPP PREPARER TRAINING
   - Focus: document preparation, writing and revising the SWPPP itself
   - Best for: engineers, environmental consultants, project and compliance managers
   - Duration: 7 hours, self-paced
   - Languages: English and Spanish
   - Certificate: issued immediately on completion, valid 36 months
   - Price: $379.99 / seat
   - Curriculum: SWPPP fundamentals and key elements; Clean Water Act and CGP requirements;
     role of the Preparer; site hazard and risk assessment; BMP selection and design criteria;
     monitoring and numeric limits (NALs/NELs); documentation, updates and final stabilization

Both courses are aligned with the Clean Water Act (Section 402), the EPA NPDES program
(40 CFR 122.26), and Construction General Permit (CGP) requirements.

## PRICING
- $379.99 per seat, either course (on-demand online format)
- Seat-based bulk discounts apply automatically at checkout:
    1 seat          no discount
    2-10 seats      1% off
    11-20 seats     2% off
    21-50 seats     3% off
    51-100 seats    5% off
    101-250 seats   7% off
    251-500 seats   8% off
    501-1000 seats  10% off
- Other formats (SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led, In-Person Group) available via hazwoper-osha.com

## WHO IT'S FOR
Site Supervisors and Superintendents, Environmental Compliance Officers, Civil Engineers
and Designers, Construction and Project Managers, Stormwater Inspectors, Contractors and
Developers, QSP/QSD Credential Seekers, Environmental Consultants

## FAQ (SHORT)
Q: What's the difference between the QSP Practitioner and SWPPP Preparer courses?
A: QSP Practitioner is field-focused (inspections, BMPs, documentation). SWPPP Preparer
   is document-focused (drafting/revising the SWPPP, interpreting CGP requirements).

Q: How long do I have to complete each course?
A: About 7 hours, self-paced, with a 3-month completion window and 1 year of access.

Q: Is this training available in Spanish?
A: Yes, both courses are available in English and Spanish.

Q: Do I get a certificate, and how long is it valid?
A: Yes, issued immediately. QSP Practitioner: 24 months. SWPPP Preparer: 36 months.

Q: What regulations does this training follow?
A: EPA NPDES (40 CFR 122.26), Clean Water Act Section 402, and CGP requirements.

Q: Do I need both courses?
A: Depends on role, field/inspection work needs QSP Practitioner; writing/revising the
   SWPPP needs Preparer. Some projects require both roles filled.

Full FAQ (38 questions, 5 categories): /frequently-asked-questions/
- /blog/                                    stormwater compliance, SWPPP preparation and inspection insights

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  - #overview    , why stormwater training matters
  - #courses     , course comparison table
  - #curriculum  , full module list per course
  - #audience    , who the training is for
  - #pricing     , enroll / seat pricing
  - #faq         , short FAQ
- /frequently-asked-questions/, full FAQ (SWPPP basics, permits and legal, certifications
  and course formats)

## ABOUT
Stormwater Planning Training is a subsidiary of Industrial Certified Training, LLC, and
partners with HAZWOPER OSHA Training, LLC. Other course formats (SCORM, Virtual
Instructor-Led, In-Person Group) are available via hazwoper-osha.com.

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Email: info@hazwoper-osha.com

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Stormwater Compliance · Online Training

Qualified SWPPP Training

Two online courses that cover both sides of stormwater compliance: the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) course for field inspections and BMP implementation, and the Qualified SWPPP Preparer course for developing and maintaining the SWPPP document itself. Aligned with the Clean Water Act, Section 402, and the NPDES program (40 CFR 122.26).

See Both Courses Which One Do I Need?
  • 7 hrs each, self-paced
  • EN / ES course content
  • Instant certificate
  • CGP aligned
2 Courses, 1 Compliance Path

Course Snapshot

Aligned with:
Clean Water Act · Section 402 EPA NPDES Program (40 CFR 122.26) Construction General Permit (CGP)

Trust & Compliance

Certifications & Accreditations

Stormwater and SWPPP training on this site is provided through HAZWOPER OSHA Training, LLC. For current training provider credentials, accreditations, continuing education details, and compliance-related approvals, review HAZWOPER OSHA Training's official certifications and accreditations below.

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Overview

Why Stormwater Training Matters

Construction General Permit coverage requires trained personnel handling two different jobs: preparing a defensible SWPPP and correctly implementing it in the field. Getting either one wrong is one of the most common sources of NPDES permit violations on active sites.

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Two Roles, Covered Separately

Distinct training for the person who writes the SWPPP and the person who implements and inspects it in the field, so each role gets the depth it actually needs.

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Reduce Permit Violations

Understand Construction General Permit requirements, documentation expectations, and inspection timing so your site stays defensible if it's ever reviewed.

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Train on Any Schedule

Self-paced, mobile-friendly lessons your staff can complete between site visits, on any device.

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English & Spanish

Course content is available in both languages, suited to mixed-language crews and project teams.

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Instant Certification

A certificate of completion is issued immediately after each course, ready for your compliance files.

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Built for Real Construction Sites

Scenarios and BMP selection guidance drawn from active construction operations, not generic environmental theory.

Courses

Choose the Right Course for Your Role

Both courses run 7 hours, self-paced, and are aligned with the Clean Water Act and Construction General Permit. Many project teams enroll staff in both.

Field & Inspection Focus

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Training

Equips QSPs to manage stormwater compliance on active construction sites: performing inspections, implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs), and documenting site conditions.

  • 7 HoursDuration
  • EN & ESLanguages
  • 24 monthsCertificate validity
  • Perform rain-event and routine site inspections
  • Select, install, and maintain correct BMPs by site condition
  • Document findings and recommend corrective action
  • Apply safe work practices near storm drains and water bodies
$379.99 / seat Enroll Now
Plan & Design Focus

Qualified SWPPP Preparer Training

Covers SWPPP development, regulatory compliance, and BMP selection criteria for the people who actually write and revise the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

  • 7 HoursDuration
  • EN & ESLanguages
  • 36 monthsCertificate validity
  • Draft and revise a compliant, defensible SWPPP
  • Interpret Construction General Permit requirements
  • Apply Numeric Action Levels and Numeric Effluent Limits
  • Define final stabilization and vegetation criteria
$379.99 / seat Enroll Now
Compare QSP Practitioner Training SWPPP Preparer Training
Primary focus Field implementation, inspections, BMP install & maintenance Document preparation, writing & revising the SWPPP
Best for Site supervisors, inspectors, field crews, maintenance staff Engineers, environmental consultants, project & compliance managers
Duration 7 Hours 7 Hours
Certificate validity 24 months 36 months
Price $379.99 / seat $379.99 / seat

Curriculum

What Each Course Covers

Focused, practical modules broken out by role.

QSP Practitioner

Field Implementation Track

  1. 01

    SWPPP Fundamentals & Regulatory Framework

    Structure and goal of a SWPPP, and the Clean Water Act / NPDES permitting system it operates under.

  2. 02

    Role of the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner

    Professional duties and responsibilities of a QSP during active construction activities.

  3. 03

    Recognizing Stormwater Hazards

    Pollution discharges, sediment transport, and erosion risks common on construction sites.

  4. 04

    BMP Selection & Installation

    Choosing, installing, and maintaining the correct Best Management Practices for site conditions.

  5. 05

    Site Inspections & Reporting

    Performing inspections, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions on deficiencies.

  6. 06

    Pollution Prevention in the Field

    Safe work practices near storm drains and water bodies, chemical storage, waste management, and spill response.

  7. 07

    Site Conditions & Best Professional Judgment

    Interpreting site maps, soil, and weather to forecast problems, and coordinating with owners, contractors, and designers.

SWPPP Preparer

Plan Preparation Track

  1. 01

    SWPPP Fundamentals & Key Elements

    Defining a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and its required elements.

  2. 02

    Clean Water Act & CGP Requirements

    Section 402, the NPDES program, and Construction General Permit coverage and documentation rules.

  3. 03

    Role of the Qualified SWPPP Preparer

    Responsibilities and certification statements tied to preparing a permit-ready SWPPP.

  4. 04

    Site Hazard & Risk Assessment

    Drainage patterns, pollutant sources, and site evaluation for plan development.

  5. 05

    BMP Selection & Design Criteria

    Erosion control, sediment control, pollution prevention, and Best Professional Judgment in plan preparation.

  6. 06

    Monitoring & Numeric Limits

    Numeric Action Levels, Numeric Effluent Limits, and when sampling results require a SWPPP revision.

  7. 07

    Documentation, Updates & Final Stabilization

    Common preparation errors, required SWPPP updates, and final stabilization / vegetation criteria.

Decision Guide

Which Course Do I Need?

A quick way to match your role to the right course, or the right outside resource if neither course is the full answer.

You inspect sites or install/maintain BMPs

Take QSP Practitioner Training, field implementation, inspections, and documentation.

You write or update the SWPPP

Take SWPPP Preparer Training, document preparation, BMP design criteria, numeric limits.

You need California QSP/QSD status, or work under a state CGP

Neither course alone confers that, see Federal vs. California QSP/QSD and State Permit Requirements.

Who It's For

Built for the People Who Keep Your Site in Compliance

Site Supervisors & Superintendents
Environmental Compliance Officers
Civil Engineers & Designers
Construction & Project Managers
Stormwater Inspectors
Contractors & Developers
QSP / QSD Credential Seekers
Environmental Consultants

Enroll

Get Trained Today

Enrolling yourself or your whole team? Reserve one seat or many in either course, and our team will follow up to complete enrollment.

QSP Practitioner Training

$379.99/ seat
  • 7 hours of self-paced online training
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Mobile-optimized, accessible 24/7
  • Certificate of completion issued immediately
  • Aligned with Clean Water Act, NPDES & CGP requirements
Total: $379.99

This reserves seats in the On-Demand Online course. Need SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led, or In-Person Group training instead? See other formats on HAZWOPER-OSHA.com →

SWPPP Preparer Training

$379.99/ seat
  • 7 hours of self-paced online training
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Mobile-optimized, accessible 24/7
  • Certificate of completion issued immediately
  • Aligned with Clean Water Act, NPDES & CGP requirements
Total: $379.99

This reserves seats in the On-Demand Online course. Need SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led, or In-Person Group training instead? See other formats on HAZWOPER-OSHA.com →

FAQ

Common Questions

The QSP Practitioner course is field-focused: inspections, BMP installation and maintenance, and on-site documentation. The SWPPP Preparer course is document-focused: drafting and revising the actual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and interpreting Construction General Permit requirements. Many project teams enroll different staff in each, or the same person in both.

Each course takes about 7 hours to complete and is self-paced, with a 3-month completion timeline and 1 year of access to training materials.

Yes. Both courses are available in English and Spanish.

Yes, a certificate of completion is issued immediately after finishing either course. The QSP Practitioner certificate is valid for 24 months; the SWPPP Preparer certificate is valid for 36 months, before a refresher is required.

Both courses follow EPA stormwater regulations under the NPDES program (40 CFR 122.26) and the Clean Water Act, Section 402, and cover Construction General Permit (CGP) requirements.

It depends on your role. If you supervise inspections and BMP work in the field, the QSP Practitioner course covers what you need. If you write or revise the SWPPP itself, the Preparer course is the right fit. Some permits and project structures call for both roles to be filled, sometimes by the same person.

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Keep Your Site Compliant. Train Yourself or Your Team.

7 hours per course, online. Enroll one person or many. Certificate on completion. English & Spanish.

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