Professional Certification in Water Quality and Management

Globally, at least four billion people lack access to safe drinking water, or the available water is significantly compromised due to various anthropogenic activities. In the South Asian region, which is home to over 1.7 billion people, it is difficult to find a single city, town, or village where the majority of residents consider tap water safe to drink without health concerns. This alarming reality calls for a holistic evaluation of the human activities that impact water quality, demanding systemic action and informed intervention.

In response to these challenges, the Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices of India (IGMPI) offers a certificate course in Water Quality and Management, designed to benefit both experienced professionals and newcomers in the industrial and environmental sectors. The course prepares individuals to take on leadership and managerial roles within the impact sector, especially in areas related to global climate change, scientific communication, and project management. It provides interdisciplinary training, covering both the natural and physical sciences, as well as social science and policy dimensions of water governance.

With increasing government focus on river rejuvenation and conservation projects such as Namami Gange, professionals equipped with specialized knowledge in water quality management will have a distinct advantage. This program not only enhances technical and analytical skills but also empowers learners to contribute meaningfully to sustainable water practices and public health safeguards, making it highly relevant in today’s environmental landscape.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Water resources and Water Quality Management

• Global and regional distribution of freshwater resources
• Surface water vs groundwater systems and quality dynamics
• Components and processes of the hydrological cycle
• Types of aquifers: confined, unconfined, perched, and artesian
• Classification and functions of wetlands: natural and constructed wetlands
• Emerging contaminants: microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS

Module 2: Drinking, Supply and Municipal Water Quality Treatment

• Key potable water quality parameters: turbidity, TDS, pathogens, metals
• Treatment systems: primary, secondary, and tertiary
• Advanced systems: ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, activated carbon
• Treatment systems: primary, secondary, and tertiary

Module 3: Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Characteristics and Treatment Technologies

• Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment process
• Sector-specific effluent profiles: textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metals
• CETPs, ZLD systems, and compliance with environmental norms
• Sludge management and resource recovery

Module 4: Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance

• CPCB and BIS standards
• Global frameworks
• Legal instruments
• Compliance mechanisms, monitoring authorities, and penalties

Module 5: Water Auditing and Reporting Measures

• CPCB frameworks for audit practices
• ISO 14046: Water foot printing and water accounting

Module 6: Geospatial Tools and Water Quality Surveillance

• GIS for watershed delineation, pollution source mapping, and land use analysis
• Satellite-based indicators: chlorophyll, turbidity
• RS/GIS for drought and flood

Module 7: Case Studies and Best Practices

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for online mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Water Quality and Management by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

India’s environmental sector is expanding rapidly. Around 20% of the current workforce is employed in this domain, and the number is expected to double by 2030. Globally, over 24 million green jobs are projected by the same year, many involving water resource management, wastewater treatment, and climate resilience. Major national programs such as Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, and AMRUT are generating consistent demand for skilled professionals in water-related roles.

Graduates can explore opportunities in key regulatory and public sector bodies including the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), Ministry of Jal Shakti, and Public Health Engineering Departments (PHEDs). These institutions regularly recruit experts for water quality monitoring, compliance checks, urban water management, and river basin conservation. Other relevant government agencies include the Central Water Commission and the National Mission for Clean Ganga.

In the private sector, professionals are hired by environmental consultancies, infrastructure firms, and water-intensive industries. Indian companies such as Tata Consulting Engineers, L&T Infrastructure, IL&FS Environmental, and WAPCOS Ltd. recruit for roles in effluent treatment, water safety plans, and compliance design. International engineering firms operating in India like AECOM and ERM also offer project-based roles in urban water systems and industrial water audits.

Research institutions and think tanks also provide career avenues, particularly in sustainable development and rural water access. Organizations like the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), engage in community-based water initiatives, policy research, and advocacy. Water-focused NGOs and multi-institutional development projects further increase employment opportunities for trained professionals.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 20^th Aug 2025.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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