
Advanced Water Treatment Courses for Operators and Professional Engineers
Practical water treatment training for water operators and professional engineers, with CEU and CPD/PDH opportunities. Advanced Trainers also provides independent pilot testing and consulting services for municipal water systems.
Water Treatment Training & Pilot Testing
What is Advanced Trainers?
Training for Operators, Pilot Testing & Consulting for Municipal Water Systems
Advanced Trainers offers specialized drinking water treatment training and independent pilot testing consulting services for municipalities, utilities, consulting engineers, regulators, and water professionals throughout Ontario and beyond.
Our water treatment courses are tailored for water operators looking to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs for operators) and for professional engineers aiming to obtain Continuing Professional Development (CPD/PDH) credits. Each course fuses scientific principles with practical operating experience, equipping participants with the knowledge to understand how treatment processes function and how to optimize them for enhanced performance, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation.
In addition to our technical training programs, we provide independent pilot testing services that allow utilities to assess treatment technologies, troubleshoot existing processes, and optimize plant performance. Our expertise helps in developing site-specific design criteria prior to making significant capital investments.
Whether you are preparing for emerging contaminants like PFAS or improving conventional treatment methods, evaluating membrane technologies, or designing advanced oxidation systems, Advanced Trainers is here to provide practical, evidence-based solutions backed by decades of experience in water treatment.

What We Do

Water Operator
Training
We offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for engineers in our approved water treatment training programs, covering the latest and most intricate topics, including PFAS training, ozone, membranes, UV/AOPs, microplastics, and the application of AI in water treatment. Additionally, we provide insights from pilot testings to enhance your knowledge in these critical areas.

Professional Engineer Training
Our CPD/PDH-approved water treatment courses offer essential CEUs for engineers, focusing on key areas such as PFAS treatment system design, pilot testing, process optimization, and the latest advancements in water treatment technologies.

Water Treatment Pilot Testing
With over 20 years of experience across more than 100 projects, we specialize in providing trainings for operators and engineers through our comprehensive water treatment courses. As a trusted pilot testing consultant, we assist you in troubleshooting, optimizing, and validating your treatment process. This proactive approach allows you to confidently invest in upgrades while minimizing project risks,
Why Choose Advanced Trainers

CEU/PDH-Eligible Training
All courses, including water treatment training and PFAS training, are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs for operators) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs for engineers, which support ongoing certifications and development.
Learn From an Industry Expert
The training, which offers CEUs for operators, is developed and delivered by Dr. Devendra Borikar, P.Eng., a former Science & Technology Lead (2005–2024) with over 38 years of experience in water treatment courses, specifically focused on drinking water treatment and distribution systems, as well as PFAS training. As a pilot testing consultant, Dr. Borikar brings invaluable expertise to the water treatment training.


Practical, Operator-Focused Learning
The water treatment courses are designed to be practical and application-focused, effectively bridging the gap between theory and real-world water treatment operations. This includes specialized PFAS training. Additionally, those working with a pilot testing consultant can benefit from enhanced water treatment training that focuses on real-world applications.
On-Site and Custom Training Available
For on-site or classroom training, including CEUs for operators, PFAS training, and various water treatment courses, contact Dr. Borikar directly:
📧 devendra@advanced-trainers.com
📞 1-226-230-1771.
As a Pilot testing consultant, Dr. Borikar can provide specialized water treatment training tailored to your needs.

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Water Operator Feedback

Interactive discussion
I like the PFAS course because of the interactive discussions during the training.
- An operator from the City of Orillia

Instructor passionate about
the material
The instructor (Dr. Devendra Borikar) was clearly very passionate about the material being presented
-An operator from the City of Orillia

Site specific training
I like the PFAS course because the course was direct relation to our water treatment plant.
- An operator of the City of Orillia
