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This 3-day course is designed to train individuals to discover, sample, assess and document asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) in buildings. Techniques which focus on compliance with U. S. EPA regulationsare emphasized. hands-on inspection at the end of the course provides hands-on experience.

February 8-10, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
October 5-7, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)


In this two-day Management Planner course, participants are taught how to evaluate and interpret asbestos inspection results. Methods for assessing asbestos-containing material (ACM) risks and selecting appropriate response actions are presented. A model format for developing an Asbestos Management Plan is introduced and discussed.

February 11-12, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)


Asbestos Operations and Maintenance (O&M) training is designed for personnel who work in environments where asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may be present and could potentially be disturbed during routine maintenance or emergency repairs. This training, often called Class III or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) training, ensures workers understand how to safely manage ACM and minimize exposure risks.

July 28-29, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

An Asbestos Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Refresher course is a 4-hour annual training requirement for maintenance, custodial, and trade personnel. It reviews safe work practices, minor repair procedures, and regulatory updates under OSHA Class III and EPA/AHERA guidelines to maintain worker certification.

Tuesday, July 27, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

Environmental Compliance 101 is an 8-hour introductory course designed to help professionals understand the key federal environmental laws and regulations that impact industrial and institutional operations. Through six focused modules, participants will explore water, air, and waste regulations, chemical safety, and emergency planning requirements.

Wednesday, March 10, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
Thursday, December 2, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

An understanding of basic environmental law is an essential foundation of environmental management. Companies sometimes find themselves out of compliance because they don't understand environmental requirements or even how to find them. This course will help you understand a variety of statutes and regulatory programs that regulate impacts to water, air, land, species, and ecosystems.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online session available to start anytime!

This HAZWOPER 8-Hour refresher course covers the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Response Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. The principle objective of this course is to protect human health and the environment from dangers related to releases of hazardous materials due to mishandling, improper storage, poor identification, or unforeseen circumstances. This class will cover the first responder awareness level and first responder operations level for preparing and responding to a HazMat accident. Topics will include a basic introduction to regulations regarding HazMat; common terms associated with HazMat, how to identify HazMat using placards, labels, and other documentation; how to use a site safety plan; and how to use an emergency response guidebook to respond to an accident.

Thursday, November 11, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This Online HAZWOPER 8-Hour refresher course covers the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Response Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. The principle objective of this course is to protect human health and the environment from dangers related to releases of hazardous materials due to mishandling, improper storage, poor identification, or unforeseen circumstances. This class covers the first responder awareness level and first responder operations level for preparing and responding to a HazMat accident. Topics will include a basic introduction to regulations regarding HazMat; common terms associated with HazMat, how to identify HazMat using placards, labels, and other documentation; how to use a site safety plan; and how to use an emergency response guidebook to respond to an accident.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online session available to start anytime!



Ensure your industrial facility stays compliant with federal and state stormwater regulations by enrolling in our comprehensive 8-hour in-person course. Many industrial activities, like material handling, waste storage, and equipment maintenance, are exposed to the elements, allowing stormwater runoff to carry pollutants into nearby rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Federal regulations [40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi)] require stormwater discharges from certain industrial activities to be covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Successful completion of this one-day course will provide foundational knowledge for staff to achieve compliance with NPDES permit conditions. Topics include: development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), review of best management practices (BMPs), sampling and monitoring strategies, and understanding permit conditions.

Tuesday, February 23, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
Tuesday, October 12, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

Ensure your industrial facility stays compliant with federal and state stormwater regulations by enrolling in our comprehensive 8-hour, self-paced, online course. Many industrial activities, like material handling, waste storage, and equipment maintenance, are exposed to the elements, allowing stormwater runoff to carry pollutants into nearby rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Federal regulations [40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi)] require stormwater discharges from certain industrial activities to be covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Successful completion of this course will provide foundational knowledge for staff to achieve compliance with NPDES permit conditions. Topics include: development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), review of best management practices (BMPs), sampling and monitoring strategies, and understanding permit conditions.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online

This 2-day course provides an overview of the benefits of establishing an efficient Environmental Management System (EMS). The course will focus on environmental compliance and will also thoroughly review how to perform an internal audit. Any company can benefit from this course, whether or not they are seeking or have ISO 14001 certification. The EMS concepts presented are universal to any company striving to be compliant with regulations and to be more environmentally friendly.

March 2-3, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
October 19-20, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)





A one-day refresher course to update individuals who are trained to conduct lead paint abatement projects in the supervisor role.

Wednesday, January 20, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This 2-day course is accredited in Alabama and meets the federal EPA requirements for Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities. It is based on the federal EPA Lead Worker Course materials. It is not intended to meet all of the OSHA worker training requirements for projects in other buildings and facilities. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an exam. Upon successful completion of this course, and the exam, students will be presented with a certificate of training.

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This 3-day course is accredited in Alabama and designed to train participants in adult and child lead toxicology, sources of lead, theory and use of X-ray fluorescence, sampling methods for lead in paint, soil and dust, health and safety concerns for lead hazard inspectors, regulatory developments and HUD's Guidelines for Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing.

November 16-18, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
November 15-17, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This one-day refresher course is accredited/approved in the State of Alabama. It is to update participants in adult and child lead toxicology, sources of lead, theory and use of X-ray fluorescence, sampling methods for lead in paint, soil and dust, health and safety concerns for lead hazard inspectors, regulatorydevelopments and HUD's Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing.

Thursday, January 21, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
Wednesday, November 10, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)


This 2-day course is accredited in Alabama and targeted toward environmental consultants, public health environmentalists, health and safety professionals, housing inspectors, real estate professionals, public housing personnel and others who are currently or may in the future conduct inspections and/or risk assessments in residential housing, day care centers, schools or other buildings.

November 19-20, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
November 18-19, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This 1-day refresher course is accredited/approved by the State of Alabama. It is to update participants in the steps to complete a risk assessment, intensive training in soil and dust sampling and report interpretation, risk assessment report writing and lead hazard screening.

Friday, January 22, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This course meets the special requirement of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations related to training of School Asbestos Coordinators (Designated Persons).

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
Tuesday, November 9, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)









The TWO-DAY training course provides instruction on the identification, assessment and correction of mold problems in buildings. Practical instruction on mold assessment, remediation, and moisture control is included. It is intended for anyone who wants detailed, practical information that can be used to directly address mold problems in buildings and schools.

September 14-15, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

Environmental Compliance 101 is an 8-hour introductory course designed to help professionals understand the key federal environmental laws and regulations that impact industrial and institutional operations. Through six focused modules, participants will explore water, air, and waste regulations, chemical safety, and emergency planning requirements.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online

This course prepares students to understand basic electricaltheorems as they apply to codes and standards. You will learn the theoretical intentof the electrical code-making body and understand the purpose of how electrical codes and standards are applied in real world situations.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online session available to start anytime!

The Qualified Electrical Worker Certificate Program helps the employer meet the NFPA and OSHA requirements that workers be qualified. This series assures both employee and the employer that proper attention and training have been given to the employee concerning potential electric shock, fire and arc flash hazards. This program is available 24/7. Work at your own pace.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online Program

Thorough review of legal requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, Online session available to start anytime!

This 2-day course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of industrial hygiene sampling, a critical aspect of occupational health and safety.

April 7-8, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)
September 22-23, 2027, The Facility for Outreach, Research, Training & Education (FORTE)

This 1-day course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of industrial hygiene sampling, a critical aspect of occupational health and safety.

This course contains no sessions.
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This half-day course introduces the concepts and requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule (40 CFR Part 112). It can act as your required annual SPCC training and is also a great introduction for new oil- handling personnel. The material focuses on industrial, commercial, agricultural, and public facilities using or storing oil and covers essential topics.

October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, Online