2024 UTA's Fall Environmental Training Institute Catalog
Why Us?
The Environmental Training Institute is your gateway to ensure your organization can meet and exceed environmental regulations while meeting your sustainability and ESG goals.
For over a decade, we have been a vital resource for thousands of professionals and companies seeking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental compliance and connect with community of compliance professionals, regulatory agencies and consultants to foster collaboration.
Unique Training Courses: Our courses are unique and are developed by in-house seasoned experts.
Trustworthy and Reliable Training: Our decadelong experience demonstrates our capability to collaborate with businesses and professionals to ensure environmental compliance and champion sustainable business practices.
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SUSTAINABILITY
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INTRO TO SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
MGE 901 | 8 Hours | $395
Learn how business owners, investors and stakeholders are becoming more successful with sustainable business practices. You will learn the most common concepts of sustainability, and how they are applied in an organization. We will learn how Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) reports, are being used by investors to assess the financial strength of a company and how to use them to boost your business performance. We will also cover some basic technical issues and how sustainability is used to attract customers and investors.
Sep 6, 2024
Mar 7, 2025
ESG CRITERIA OVERVIEW
MGE 910 | 8 Hours | $395
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
GREEN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MGE 920 | 14 Hours | $595
Discover how small and medium sized enterprises are implementing sustainability to manage risks and to increase profits. You will learn practical methods for managing energy, waste, water and your overall impact. You will also learn how your efforts can attract new customers and engage communities. We will also examine businesses that focus on providing sustainability sources and how you might start a “green business” or open new markets with a sustainability focus.
Sep 12 - 13, 2024
Dec 17 - 18, 2024
RENEWABLE ENERGY MGE 925 | 8 Hours | $395
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
An in depth look at how businesses are reporting their efforts on ESG. Includes GRI, SASB, the UN SDG and other common ways of collecting data for financial disclosures. You will learn how these reporting systems work, and how they benefit the company and the environment we all share.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Oct 18, 2024
Feb 13, 2025
STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING
SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG
MGE 915 | 14 Hours | $595
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
In this course you will learn about how energy is managed and the latest trends in use of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources are sparking a revolution in the way we generate, store, and use energy. You will learn how to adjust your career path to seize on new opportunities for yourself, your customers and the companies you work for.
Nov 12, 2024
Jan 17, 2025
SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP
WORKSHOP (PREPARE A STRATEGIC SUSTAINABILITY PLAN)
MGE 930 | 32 Hours | $895
Develop skills for managing and evaluating sustainability efforts to forward your organizational goals. You will learn over two dozen skills including: stakeholders involvement, risk minimization, reaching new markets, and performance monitoring (with GRI and other metrics). This class emphasizes global strategies development and practical on the ground implementation. You will learn how and why businesses benchmark their performance in reports for ESG disclosure reports. We will also discuss the types of careers and pathways to working in the sustainability field.
Nov 13 - 14, 2024
Apr 3 - 4, 2025
ETI CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
This hands-on course will equip you to develop sustainability strategies, reporting frameworks and management systems. This course is a facilitated hands-on course, and not for spectators. Participants will learn through practice how to perform a life cycle analysis, make a business case for sustainability, establish employee awareness, and over 17 other skills critical to sustainability professionals. We will introduce concepts and guide the group through an exercise to sharpen skills in that area. If you are new to the field of sustainability or a seasoned practitioner, this course is a good way to sharpen skills and help you promote sustainability performance as a business or career. This intensive workshop is ideal for a team of people who want to develop a plan with input form their peers under the guidance of a skilled facilitator.
Jul 16 - 19, 2024
Dec 16 - 19, 2024
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
SPECIALIST IN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
FOUR (4) REQUIRED COURSES:
ETI 101: Intro to Environmental Compliance ....... pg. 6
AIR 201: Fundamentals of the Clean Air Act ........pg. 7
WTR 301: Intro to Water & Wastewater Regulations ...pg. 9
MGE 821: Root Cause Analysis ........................... pg. 10
MGE 822: Lean Six Sigma for Env. Professionals pg. 10
MASTER CERTIFICATION FOR THE
ENV. PROFESSIONAL
EARN ONE (1) OF THESE ETI CERTIFICATIONS:
Environmental Regulatory Professional (ERP)
Environmental Science Professional (ESP)
Certified Environmental Manager (CEM)
ADD ONE (1) REQUIRED COURSE:
MS 901: Management System Design for EHS Visit uta.edu/ded/eti for MS 901 schedule
ADD THREE (3) ADVANCED ETI ELECTIVES
Note: Environmental electives used for the required environmental certification (ERP, ESP, CEM) chosen may not be used toward the Master Certification for the Environmental Professional.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY PROFESSIONAL
FOUR (4) REQUIRED COURSES:
ETI 101: Intro to Environmental Compliance ....... pg. 6
AIR 201: Fundamentals of the Clean Air Act ...... pg. 7
WTR 301: Intro to Water & Wastewater Regulations .. pg. 9
Certifications and courses to help you stay ahead of the curve.
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
ETI 101 | 32 Hours | $895
This course presents a full overview of EPA environmental regulations and addresses elements of the major environmental programs at the state level. Activities and case studies will be used throughout the course in order for participants to apply the material presented.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Aug 6 - 9, 2024
Aug 6 - 9, 2024
Aug 6 - 9, 2024
Oct 22 - 25, 2024
Oct 22 - 25, 2024
Dec 3 - 6, 2024
Dec 3 - 6, 2024
Dec 3 - 6, 2024
EPA OUTREACH TRAINER COURSE
ETI 501 | 32 Hours | $695
Live Webcast
Oklahoma City, OK
Arlington, TX
Austin, TX
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
Austin, TX
UTA EPA Outreach Trainers are now able to submit UTA EPA Outreach card request through the Outreach Portal via our website, OutreachPortal.com.
This course certifies trainers to teach the EPA 8-Hour Environmental Hazard Awareness course and allows them to be recognized by UTA as an EPA Outreach Trainer. During the course, EPA topics will be reviewed and training techniques presented to promote environmental awareness among workers and equip them to better protect human health and environmental resources.
Note: Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop. Prerequisites: ETI 101-Introduction to Environmental Compliance with completion exam AND three years of environmental program experience. A college or master’s degree in environmental programs or a Registered Environmental Manager (REM) designation from the National Registry of Environmental Professions may be substituted for two years of experience.
Oct 15 - 18, 2024
Albuquerque, NM
Oct 15 - 18, 2024 Arlington, TX
Oct 15 - 18, 2024
Subscription is renewable to keep learning.
For more information on using the Outreach Portal, please contact our office: 866.906.9190 | outreach@uta.edu.
UPDATE FOR EPA OUTREACH TRAINER COURSE
ETI 503 | 16 Hours | $495
This course is designed for Authorized Outreach Trainers who completed the ETI 501 EPA Outreach Trainer Course. This course provides an update on EPA regulations and instructional approaches. Prerequisites: Authorized Outreach Trainers are required to complete the ETI 501 EPA Outreach Trainer Course.
Live Webcast
Refresher Training: Authorized Outreach trainers are required to attend the ETI 503 Update for the EPA Outreach Trainer Course at least once every three (3) years to maintain their trainer status.
Jul 25, 2024
Live Webcast Dec 17, 2024
Only $159 for a three month renewable subscription
Arlington, TX
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
AIR 201 | 24 Hours | $750
Provides an overview of the Clean Air Act requirements, including the New Source Review process and Title V permitting. Participants are presented with solutions to manage hazardous air pollutants and criterion pollutants.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Jul 23 - 24, 2024
Jul 23 - 24, 2024
Sep 10 - 11, 2024
Sep 10 - 11, 2024
Nov 14 - 15, 2024
Nov 14 - 15, 2024
Nov 14 - 15, 2024
AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE IN TEXAS
AIR 210 | 8 Hours | $395
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
Austin, TX
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
Austin, TX
STACK TESTING/AMBIENT
MONITORING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
AIR 211 | 8 Hours | $395
An overview of key concepts and best management practices for successful Stack Testing/Ambient Monitoring Project Management and testing oversight. Topics include common EPA stack test methods and common pollutants monitored, stack test report, required data collection, and quality assurance. This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Prerequisite: AIR 201 Fundamentals of the Clean Air Act
Sep 13, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
This one-day course provides an overview of air quality regulations and permitting in the state of Texas. Participants will gain an understanding of the state regulatory requirements.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Prerequisite: AIR 201 Fundamentals of the Clean Air Act
Sep 12, 2024
Sep 12, 2024
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
This certificate is designed to meet the industry’s evolving needs due to advances in construction technologies, financing, and methods that underscore a sound and systematic management of construction projects.
ON-CAMPUS | LIVE WEBCASTS:
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION MGMT AND CONTRACTS
09/07/24-09/14/24 Sa : 8a – 4:30p $820
02/08/25-02/15/25 Sa : 8a – 4:30p $820
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION
09/28/24-10/05/24
Live Webcast
San Antonio, TX Feb 21, 2025
Live Webcast
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING ONLINE
MANAGING HAZARDOUS WASTE IN TEXAS WORKSHOP
WST 410 | 8 Hours | $395
This course covers the state-specific regulations for managing hazardous and industrial waste in Texas. Topics range from Texas regulations vs. Federal regulations, hazardous and industrial wastes classification, identifying and managing Texas-specific universal wastes, and more.
Prerequisite: WST 401-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Aug 1, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
Dec 6, 2024 Fort Worth, TX
ABOVEGROUND/UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
WST 405 | 16 Hours | $650
This course is designed to give a background, overview, and basic understanding of Underground Storage Tank and Aboveground Storage Tank (UST and AST) systems and components, laws, policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
Oct 3 - 4, 2024
Jan 30 - 31, 2025
RESOURCE
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
WST 401 | 32 Hours | $895
Participants learn about the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and federal, state, and local agencies and their requirements. Participants will be presented with the basics of managing non-hazardous waste, permitting processes, common violations, and waste minimization.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Aug 20 - 23, 2024
Aug 20 - 23, 2024
Aug 20 - 23, 2024
Oct 8 - 11, 2024
Oct 8 - 11, 2024
Dec 10 - 13, 2024
Dec 10 - 13, 2024
Arlington, TX
Houston, TX
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
Fort Worth, TX
Live Webcast
8-HOUR REFRESHER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
WST 460 | 8 Hours | $195
If you work with hazardous wastes or supervise those who do, you have a responsibility to ensure RCRA regulatory compliance. This course will satisfy your annual refresher requirement.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Aug 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2024
Jan 24, 2025
Why work with the UTA Environmental Training Institute?
Customized Training Solutions
• Curriculum tailored to your goals, objectives, and specific outcomes
• Cost-effective training programs
• Scheduled at your convenience at your facility or location of your choice
$9,000 (includes instructor costs) Training held at a location of your choice.
Cost per employee: $450
For more information on contract class contact eti@uta.edu.
Check our website | uta.edu/ded/eti NEW and additional course offerings available.
Coming soon
POLLUTION PREVENTION TOOLS
Don’t miss our upcoming course, featuring dynamic sessions led by pollution prevention experts endorsed by TCEQ.
INTRODUCTION TO WATER AND WASTEWATER REGULATIONS
WTR 301 | 24 Hours | $795
Introduction to compliance with water and wastewater regulations, and how those regulations impact your organization. Discussion topics include National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit types for storm water, industrial wastewater, domestic wastewater, and pre-treatment.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Jul 16 - 18, 2024
Jul 16 - 18, 2024
Jul 16 - 18, 2024
Sep 25 - 27, 2024
Sep 25 - 27, 2024
Sep 25 - 27, 2024
Nov 6 - 8, 2024
Nov 6 - 8 ,2024
SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC)
WTR 303 | 16 Hours | $650
Participants learn about SPCC plans, pollution regulations, proper storage of oil, oil transfer procedures, proper containment practices including secondary containment, and how to avoid security breaches and follow proper discharge procedures.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Jul 11 - 12, 2024
Oct 8 - 9, 2024
WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT STRATEGIES AND CONTROLS
WTR 305 | 16 Hours | $650
This course offers training for wastewater pretreatment provides practical resources to implement NPDES federal, state, and local wastewater pretreatment requirements under the Clean Water Act. Attendees will gain the ability to evaluate the need for permits and to effectively comply with permit requirements.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com Oct 3 - 4, 2024
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS (SWPPP)
WTR 302 | 16 Hours | $650
This course covers the fundamental requirements of a storm water pollution prevention plan. Topics for this course include how to identify a facility’s potential sources of pollution, discharge, or contamination, and methods to prevent and control storm water pollution through the implementation of best management practices (BMPs). Participants will gain an understanding of erosion and sedimentation challenges, as well methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SWPPPs.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Oct 1 - 2, 2024
Oct 1 - 2, 2024
Oct 1 - 2, 2024
Feb 6 - 7, 2025
Attend the following two classes at our convenient location in Fort Worth, TX. WTR
- 4, 2024
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NEW
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY UPDATES
MGE701 | 4 Hours | $195
(4 hour refresher for CEM certification)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of current environmental regulations and policy updates in the United States. It covers federal and state-level regulations, compliance strategies, recent legislative changes, and emerging environmental issues. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and its implications for various industries. This is the 4 hour refresher course for Certified Environmental Manager Certification.
Oct 11, 2024
Mar 28, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ISO 14001:2015
MGE 801 | 32 Hours | $995
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
POLLUTION PREVENTION TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
MGE 817 | 16 Hours | $375
One of the most important strategies for achieving sustainability is to make modifications to the processes, product, or management of the product to reduce the generation of pollution, a.k.a. non-product output. In this course you will learn emerging trends in prevention and how they relate to modern management and reporting techniques. This course is ideal for someone seeking to lower operating costs, minimize risk and open new lines of profitability.
Oct 24 - 25, 2024
Oct 24 - 25, 2024
Live Webcast
Houston, TX
Nov 7 - 8, 2024 Arlington, TX
Nov 7 - 8, 2024
Dec 12 - 13, 2024
Dec 12 - 13, 2024
This course specifies general requirements and guidelines of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard. A fully implemented EMS will provide reasonable assurance of minimal negative environmental impact, improved environmental performance, and sustainable growth.
Aug 13 - 16, 2024
March 4 - 7, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS
MGE
810 | 24 Hours | $895
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
An in-depth look at environmental compliance auditing in all types of organizations in accordance with demonstrated industry techniques and standards of practice. Completion of this course will help improve compliance status, control risks, support environmental management systems, and identify opportunities for pollution prevention.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Aug 27 - 29, 2024 Arlington, TX
Aug 27 - 29, 2024
Feb 4 - 6, 2025
Feb 4 - 6, 2025
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
MGE 811 | 24 Hours | $750
Live Webcast
Austin, TX
Live Webcast
LEAN SIX SIGMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
MGE 822 | 16 Hours | $650
Participants will learn to develop their skills through focus on progressive techniques and practices in process improvement key concepts, the Lean PDCA process, the Six Sigma and the DMAIC process, and common root cause and failure assessment/prevention methods.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Jul 9 - 10, 2024 Arlington, TX
Jul 9 - 10, 2024 Live Webcast
Oct 15 - 16, 2024 Arlington, TX
Oct 15 - 16, 2024 Arlington, TX
TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI)
MGE 818 | 16 Hours | $650
REPORTING
Participants will learn how to comply with the requirements of the TRI reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. This chemical list is revised regularly, including a recent revision during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Sept 17 - 18, 2024
Feb 11 - 12, 2025
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
This course assists environmental and safety managers in identifying legal issues, deepening their understanding of how the law intersects with work duties and responsibilities, and learning how best to protect themselves and their employers from claims and enforcement actions.
Sep 18 - 20, 2024
Feb 17 - 20, 2025
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS FOR ENV. PROFESSIONALS
MGE 821 | 8 Hours | $395
Participants will develop their skills and comprehension of Root Cause Analysis through focus on progressive techniques and practices in LSS basis problem solving techniques, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
This course is also available online, at your own pace at dedtraining.com
Oct 29, 2024 Live Webcast
Mar 27, 2025 Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Set up a one-on-one free consultation with program expert Chandani Rana. Contact Chandani by phone at 866.906.9190 or email at chandani.rana@uta.edu.
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS
MM 722 | 16 Hours | $650
This course is designed for environmental professionals seeking knowledge in basic chemistry practices to assist them in everyday decision-making. Attendees will be provided with the tools to understand environmental data, chemical analyses, and treatment options.
Oct 10 - 11, 2024
Apr 22 - 23, 2025
INTRODUCTION TO PHASE I & PHASE II
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
MM 732 | 16 Hours | $650
Live Webcast
Live Webcast
During this course, participants will learn about concepts and skills for conducting Phase I & Phase II of Environmental Site Assessments following federal requirements. Participants will be taught the numerous requirements needed during site assessments. Topics will also include documentation, sampling, and data analysis.
Aug 22 - 23, 2024
Aug 22 - 23, 2024
Feb 13 - 14, 2025
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
Live Webcast
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER POLICY
The University of Texas at Arlington reserves the right to change or cancel any class. In the event that a class must be changed or canceled, you will be notified by email and/or phone. You are required to provide a valid email address and phone number to ensure notification. Cancellations due to insufficient enrollment will be made approximately one (1) to two (2) business days prior to the class start date.
Participant withdrawals from a course, may result in a processing fee. If a course is canceled by UTA, participants have the option to transfer to another course, hold their funds in escrow, or receive a refund. No fees will be charged for these transactions if UTA cancels a class.
TITLE IX POLICY
The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos. For information regarding Title IX, visit uta.edu/titleix.
TEXTBOOKS
All course materials will be provided by UTA unless otherwise indicated. Additional Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs) may be purchased in English or Spanish by contacting our office. A minimum purchase amount of $200 is required.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Division for Enterprise Development is dedicated to providing equal educational opportunities to all qualified course participants. Contact cedquestions@uta.edu or call 866-906-9190 for information regarding special accommodations.
LEED EXAM PREP AND REGISTRATION
ONLINE | 40 hours | $695
This self-paced online course will also prepare you for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate Credential from USGBC (US Green Building Council). This is an internationally recognized certification that designates expertise in green building and design principles. The exam fee is included with the course.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENVHEA | 8 hours | $395
This course is for safety, environmental or health professionals to learn about epidemiology, water/wastewater, environmental pollution, environmental sanitation, food safety, soils/septics, public health microbiology, and more.
This course will help gain valuable job skills, help gain CEUs to maintain current environmental health certification and also help prepare for any environmental health certification.
Aug 10, 2024
Dec 9, 2024
Live Webcast
Arlington, TX
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER CERTIFICATION
RSO | 40 hours | $2,225
This course is designed to train and certify individuals to become a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or alternate/backup Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO). This full week (40-hour) course presents all the information needed to establish and maintain a successful and reliable radiation safety program.
This course is designed for personnel who will either perform or supervise licensed activities, including commissioning/decommissioning of industrial nuclear gauging devices. This course provides hands-on experience to perform routine radiation safety tasks.
Sep 24 - 26, 2024 Houston, TX
RADIATION SAFETY AWARENESS
ETI 401 | 8 hours | $450
Radiation safety is a critical concern in various fields, including healthcare, industrial, research, and nuclear sectors. This comprehensive 8-hour course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary to mitigate radiation risks effectively. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamental principles of radiation safety, enabling you to confidently navigate radiationrelated tasks in your workplace.
