Washington State Certification • WWA0100
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead
Earn your Washington CESCL certification online with a 16-hour training program focused on construction stormwater inspections, permit expectations, BMP selection, and field-ready compliance support.
Your 5 consecutive calendar days begin when the learner is registered. Register when you are ready to begin.
Certification Overview
Prepare for real construction stormwater responsibilities.
This Washington Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead program introduces stormwater regulations, Washington Construction Stormwater General Permit expectations, inspection responsibilities, and practical erosion and sediment control best management practices.
BMP discussions include implementation and installation considerations, with field perspectives that help connect the training to real jobsite decisions.
How the Online Certification Works
Complete a 16-hour certification with more flexibility than a traditional two-day class.
The online course is 16 hours long. Your 5 consecutive calendar days to complete the course begin the moment the learner is registered. This includes weekends and holidays.
The course will not take the full 5 days for most learners, but the window gives you room to move at your own pace. In a traditional in-person version, learning takes place during two 8-hour days. The on-demand format removes the travel requirement and gives learners additional time to complete the training.
Your access window begins at registration, so start when you can focus on the course.
Move through the 16-hour certification program within 5 consecutive calendar days.
Access forms, logs, references, and community resources to support field use.
Earn a digital certification record and badge after successful completion.
Learning Objectives
What you will learn in WWA0100
This certification is built to help learners understand the requirements, inspection practices, and BMP decisions commonly connected to construction stormwater work.
Permit Requirements
Review construction stormwater permit expectations and how they connect to site responsibilities.
SWPPP and ESCP Requirements
Understand the purpose of stormwater pollution prevention plans and erosion and sediment control plans.
Inspection Requirements
Learn inspection expectations, frequencies, documentation needs, and monitoring considerations.
Operational BMPs
Explore process water management, phasing, solid waste management, and related site practices.
Physical BMPs
Review perimeter controls, covering, conveyance, and other physical erosion and sediment controls.
Treatment BMPs
Learn about flocculation, filtration, treatment considerations, and water quality protection tools.
Why CESCL Matters
Construction sites need qualified stormwater monitoring.
CESCL certification is tied to construction stormwater monitoring responsibilities for sites disturbing one or more acres of land, or projects that are part of a larger common plan of development.
This training helps learners build the background knowledge needed to support inspection work, BMP implementation, and field documentation.
Included With Registration
Resources, community access, and credential support
WWA0100 includes more than the training videos. Learners receive access to supporting materials, references, and resources that help connect the certification to real-world work.
Downloadable Materials
Course content and documents are available for future use after training.
Resource Links
Explore references for deeper investigation and continued learning.
Resource Library
Access inspection forms, logs, permit references, podcasts, specials, and stormwater resources.
Digital Certification
Share your credential with employers, colleagues, social networks, and regulatory agencies where applicable.
Credential Outcome
Your certification should be easy to document, share, and renew.
After successful completion, learners receive a digital certification record and badge that can help document training, support employer records, and make renewal planning easier.
The certification is valid for three years, and your training record is designed to help you keep track of issued and expiration dates.
Documentation support for learner and employer records.
Clear issued and expiration date visibility.
Designed to support digital sharing and verification workflows.
Professional development credit included with completion.
Instructor and Field Perspectives
Learn from stormwater experience and real-world BMP discussions.
The course includes guest appearances and interviews from BMP suppliers, support services, municipal officials, consultants, and engineers.
These perspectives help connect the course concepts to actual construction stormwater challenges and site decisions.
Nathan Hardebeck
Stormwater Professional
CESCL, CISL, CPSWQ, CPISM, PSCIC, MT SWPPP Admin
Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in environmental and stormwater consulting, with an emphasis on best management practices, services, and management related to industrial, construction, municipal, and commercial stormwater programs.
After Certification
Keep building your field tools and professional record
ESC BMP Pocket Guide
A waterproof, back-pocket field reference to support informed BMP selection and erosion and sediment control decisions.
Shop Pocket GuideCESCL Certified Shirt
After completion, learners may have an opportunity to purchase a CESCL Certified shirt at a reduced rate.
Visit PUDLE Gear10% Off PUDLE Gear
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Completion also includes a coupon code for 10% off a future CWT Training Academy course.
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What learners say about the CESCL experience
“Very efficient learning tool to become a CESCL. I feel I am prepared to perform this role competently and with confidence.”
— Bradley E.
“This class was extremely well organized and laid out such that all topics built upon themselves and flowed very intuitively.”
— Scott H.
“This course has the widest range of topics and depth of information of any erosion/sediment class I have taken. Excellent training.”
— Robynn S.
“I loved that I could take this class 100% online. I really enjoyed the platform and that I could do this from home, on my own time.”
— Christine Y.
“I just wanted to reiterate how much more I got out of this class rather than the in-person classes I have taken in the past.”
— Justin S.
“It was informative and after being in the construction industry for 30 years opened my eyes to some new thinking.”
— Curtis R.
More Training to Consider
Continue building your stormwater training path.
After completing WWA0100, learners may choose to continue with related training in construction stormwater, industrial stormwater, municipal stormwater, environmental water treatment, sampling, or broader certification paths.
Prefer In-Person Training?
Find or host an in-person CESCL course.
If an in-person course works better for your learning style or team needs, you can look for a scheduled class near you or contact CWT Training Academy about hosting a course in your area.
Before You Register
Important details for learners
When does the 5-day access window begin?
The 5 consecutive calendar day access window begins when the learner is registered. This includes weekends and holidays.
Does the course take the full 5 days?
No. The course is 16 hours long. The 5-day window gives learners additional flexibility to complete the training at their own pace.
Are prerequisites required?
No prerequisites are required for this certification course.
How long is the certification valid?
The certification is valid for three years. Learners should track their expiration date and renew before expiration.
What happens if my registration information is incorrect?
Contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible with any corrections to learner email, mailing address, phone number, or other registration information so certification records can be accurate.
What is the refund or cancellation policy?
Refunds are not provided for missed or incomplete on-demand courses. If an emergency prevents you from starting or finishing within the allotted time frame, contact CWT Training Academy to discuss options.
Ready to Earn Your Washington CESCL?
Register when you are ready to begin your 5-day completion window.
Build your construction stormwater knowledge, complete your Washington CESCL certification online, and receive a professional digital credential after successful completion.
