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Online and Live Training

Did you know that federal, state, and local regulations require your organization to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the storm water regulations and how to follow them on your project? In fact, many states require that you take state certified training and pass their training exam. We can help here. Training is a vital first step toward equipping your local team. Whether you choose content delivered in person or online, today anyone can be professionally trained by our storm water compliance experts. We recommend that regular storm water training be provided at all levels.

Over the years thousands of our clients have received their credentials through our training. We are here to help you get the qualifications you need. Our flexible delivery model enables us to customize courses to fit your unique logistical needs, and courses are reasonably priced.

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Online Storm Water Compliance and Inspector Training

Our online training allows clients to access the training material wherever a connection to the Internet is possible and covers the basics of storm water management in a multimedia format.

Each participant that successfully completes the online training will receive an "Online Storm Water Compliance Manager Training" Certificate that will be mailed to the client upon receipt of payment. To achieve inspector qualification status, this training meets the initial requirements of Compliance and Inspector Training, and requires 2 hours of On-Site Training. This training can be taken in conjunction with the On-Site portion of the Compliance and Inspector Training to achieve inspector qualification.

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Storm Water Compliance Training

Our live four-hour Storm Water Compliance Training course provides you with the basics of storm water management taught by a Certified Paradigm instructor. This training analyzes the following aspects of storm water compliance:

  • Compliance Overview (7 Steps to Compliance)
  • Key elements of the Clean Water Act
  • Permit Requirements
  • Storm Water Plan Management
  • Best Management Practice applications
  • State Specific Regulations
  • How to Respond to Regulatory Inspections
  • Case histories and enforcement strategies
  • Each attendee that completes this training will also receive a "Qualified Storm Water Compliance Manager" Certificate that will be mailed to the client upon receipt of payment. This training is an excellent program for senior management, construction project managers, and site supervisors.

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    Sub-Contractor Compliance Training

    This live three-hour Sub-Contractor Compliance Training course, taught by a Certified Paradigm Instructor, is designed to give details on storm water management to all sub-contractors who work your site. The program covers specific areas of concern for land development, utilities, concrete, and materials handling on site. It also addresses issues with other contractors who may impact storm water runoff, erosion control measures, or create adverse pollutant discharge on your site.

    Each attendee that completes this training will also receive a "Sub-Contractor Compliance Training" Certificate that will be mailed to the client upon receipt of payment.

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    Storm Water Compliance and Inspector Training

    Our live six-hour Storm Water Compliance Training course provides you with the basics of storm water management plus the basics of the inspection process taught by a Certified Paradigm Instructor. This training analyzes the following aspects of storm water compliance:

  • Compliance Overview (7 Steps to Compliance)
  • Key elements of the Clean Water Act
  • Permit Requirements
  • Basics of a Storm Water Plan
  • Basics of Inspection practices
  • Detailed documenting of Inspection reports
  • Best Management Practice applications
  • Best Management Practice inspection
  • State Specific Regulations
  • How to respond to regulatory inspections
  • Case histories and enforcement strategies
  • On-site Storm Water Plan management and Storm Water Inspection
  • Each attendee that completes this training will also receive a "Qualified Storm Water Inspector" Certificate that will be mailed to the client upon receipt of payment. This training is an excellent program for senior management, construction project managers, and site supervisors.

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    Recent Milestones


    CPESC, Inc. has contracted with Paradigm Engineering to design a nationwide certification program. This new nationwide inspector certification program designed for CPESC, Inc. sets the industry standard for meeting the national and international requirements for storm water inspections.The new certification is a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Program (CESSWI). CESSWI Exam Review Classes began in early November, 2007.


    Building Green is more important than ever before. For this reason, Paradigm Engineering has added LEED Accredited Professionals and Certified Green Professionals to our staff to accommodate all of the environmental needs of our clients. Contact us to make your next project green!