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Bridging Continents Through Clean Water: Mike Firlotte and Paul Bishop Lead Operator Training and Pinning in Kenya

May 7, 2025 No Comments

In a defining moment for international water and wastewater operator training, Water Professionals International (WPI) 2025 Board Chair Mike Firlotte, PO, and WPI President and CEO Paul D. Bishop, CAE, joined forces with Kalpna Solanki, President and CEO of Game Changers Inc., to launch Kenya’s first Professional Operator (PO) certification cohort in November of 2024.

Ready, set, test: Explore our new online proctoring video

December 17, 2024 No Comments

We’re excited for you to embark on your online testing journey with PSI! Preparing for a certification or licensure test is a lot of work, and we know that you must be counting down the days for it. It’s natural to be a little nervous about what the online testing experience will be like, but

Chris Glover: An Account of Acceptance and Advocacy

June 18, 2024 No Comments

It is common for us to see stories of adversity and overcoming obstacles based on how one identifies. We are pleased to share a positive experience from someone who is comfortable in their own skin and in a supportive work environment. Chris Glover has thrived in a career as a United Steelworker with acceptance and

Addressing The Burning Question: Will AI Replace Wastewater Professionals?

May 8, 2024 No Comments

The Question On Everyone’s Mind As artificial intelligence (“AI”) becomes integrated into our daily lives, it’s natural to feel threatened by its expanding capabilities. This is happening in many industries, including wastewater management, where professionals often wonder, “Will AI replace me?” The Guys Behind The AI Billy Gilmartin, co-founder of SewerAI, is no stranger

Further Your Career: Volunteer

April 19, 2024 No Comments

Volunteering is more than just an act of raising your hand or being eager to take part. Volunteering can send you on an adventure! Years ago, I found myself at a crossroad. I was starting a new career and was clueless to the world of water and wastewater. The plant where I worked hosted a

Testing trends for 2024

February 28, 2024 No Comments

AI in test delivery The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) came to the fore during the pandemic, when it was used in fully automated proctoring to facilitate a rapid move to secure remote testing. The backlash was understandably strong, and it’s worth restating that PSI has never used fully automated proctoring. We stand by our commitment

Partners extend collaboration to provide essential skills, water treatment training to Indigenous learners.

December 6, 2023 No Comments

The kanātan nipīy program meets the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls To Action by providing pathways to employment in water treatment for Indigenous learners January 6, 2023 – The kanātan nipīy (the water is clean/clean water) program for Indigenous learners, which was first offered in 2019, is continuing for 2023. Indigenous learners are encouraged to

Compliance365- Assurance through Innovation

September 15, 2023 No Comments

Compliance365 offers a timesaving, innovative solution for certification. The cloud-based program provides a central hub for storing operator profiles, license and certifications, training, and experience in a secure database. It improves workflow with automatic alerts for renewals and upgrades. For more information, contact Compliance365 for a demo!