NPDES Training

The NPDES permitting program offers training courses, workshops, and webinars to explain the regulatory framework and technical considerations of the NPDES permit program. These courses are designed for permit writers, permittees, EPA and state officials, and other interested parties.

Upcoming Training and Webinars

Basic Permit Writers' Course Starts April 14, 2026

EPA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for a virtual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Basic Permit Writers’ Course starting on April 14, 2026, with separate morning and afternoon sessions running for six weeks.

Registration will close on March 23, 2026.

More information and agendas are available at the following registration sites using the link for the morning or afternoon session. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time.

Recorded Training and Presentations

View recorded training and presentations of materials from previous NPDES training sessions. The recorded presentations enable participants to review the material on demand in a self-paced environment.