Minnesota CSW BMP Installer Recertification
Renew your Minnesota Construction Stormwater BMP Installer certification and stay current with the latest BMP standards, field practices, and MNR100001 permit updates.
Must be taken within 6 months of your current certification expiration date. You will need to verify eligibility prior to enrollment in the recertification course.
WMN0105
Course Number: WMN0105
Type of Course: Certification (valid for three (3) years)
Length of Course: 8 hours
PDH or CEU: 8 PDH
Cost of Course: $200 per Learner
Time to Complete: 5 Consecutive Days from Enrollment
On-Demand | No Travel Required | Digital Credential
Minnesota's Construction Stormwater (CSW) Permit requires that BMP installation and maintenance be performed by trained personnel. As BMP practices, stabilization timelines, and regulatory expectations evolve, recertification ensures installers continue to work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current MPCA standards.
This streamlined recertification course reviews updated BMP installation techniques, highlights common field issues, and summarizes important changes to the CSW Permit (MNR100001).
It is designed for experienced installers who need to renew their credentials and demonstrate ongoing compliance.
Topics Covered:
- Erosion Impacts and Construction
- Permit BMPs and Requirements
- Conveyance BMPs
- Covering BMPs
- Operational BMPs
- Installation and Maintenance
- Spill Control
- Liquid and Solid Waste Management
Course Expectations
This on-demand course is 8 hours long. Your 5 Consecutive Days to complete (including Holidays and Weekends) begins the moment a Learner is registered for this course. This course will NOT take the full 5 days, but this amount of time provides the Learner the ability to go at their own pace.
We understand that sometimes you can't start a course right away, and that's okay! We suggest holding off registering for this course until you are ready to get started so that you have as much of the full 5 consecutive days as possible to complete it.
Who This Course is For:
- Previously certified BMP installers
- Construction and field crews installing erosion and sediment control practices
- Public works or municipal maintenance personnel
- Subcontractors responsible for earthwork, grading, utilities, and protection measures
- Anyone with an expiring BMP Installer certificate required under Minnesota's CSW Permit
Learners must have a current or recently expired BMP Installer certification.
Permit Language
Permittees must ensure all of the following individuals receive training and the content and extent of the training is commensurate with the individual's job duties and responsibilities with regard to activities covered under this permit:
- Individuals preparing the SWPPP for the project.
- Individuals overseeing implementation of, revising and/or amending the SWPPP and individuals performing inspections for the project. One of these individuals must be available for an on-site inspection within 72 hours upon request by the MPCA.
- Individuals performing or supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of BMPs. [Minn. R. 7090]
For Your Team
Need training for crews, consultants, or municipal staff?
CWT Training Academy offers:
- Bulk enrollment packages
- Centralized progress tracking
- Certificates stored in professional records
- Automated reminders for renewals
- Custom reporting for agencies, municipalities, and engineering firms
Contact us for team pricing or statewide training solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? We’re here to help.
Do I need to recertify every 3 years?
Yes. Staying current with Minnesota’s BMP standards is essential for compliance.
Does this course also renew Site Manager or SWPPP Designer credentials?
No. This course renews BMP Installer certification only.
Use WMN0104 for Designer + Site Manager combined renewal.
Is there a final exam?
Yes. Learners must pass the exam to receive the renewed certificate.
Does this meet MPCA’s requirement for trained personnel?
Yes. This course fulfills the CSW Permit expectation for trained BMP installers.
Other Courses to Consider
Instructor Information:
Nathan Hardebeck
Stormwater Professional
CESCL, CISL, CPSWQ, CPISM, PSCIC, MT SWPPP Admin
Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in the environmental and stormwater consulting field with an emphasis on best management practices (BMPs), services and management related to industrial, construction, municipal and commercial stormwater programs.
ESC BMP Pocket Guide
Add this to your Collection Anytime!
This BMP pocket guide will assist you in making informed decisions when selecting BMPs that provide the best erosion and sediment control (ESC) for your project. Printed on waterproof paper, and spiral bound, it is a sturdy, easy to use, go-to tool for the jobsite. If you manage erosion and sediment control, you need the BMP Pocket Guide. It is the size of a cell phone and fits in your back pocket.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Learners are required to contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible with any changes to registration (e.g. revised or corrected email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) to ensure the information on the Certification records are correct.
Refunds will not be provided for any missed or incomplete on-demand course. In the case of an emergency which prevents the Learner from starting or finishing the course during the allotted time frame, please contact CWT Training Academy to discuss options.
