Course Formats

Web-based | Computer-based | Classroom | Telecourses | Self-Instructional

Regularly scheduled courses, workshops and self-instructional courses are offered free to employees of multi-state, state, local, and Tribal air pollution control agencies. Individuals outside the United states who would like to participate in APTI self-instructional, classroom and telecourses should contact the APTI International Training Coordinator at FAX number 919-541-5678.

Web Courses

Web courses are available in two formats; as PDF files in which the user can download the material and also as online courses in which all material is contained in the Web course. Web courses do not require registration.

PDF Courses
Each PDF course includes content material, as well as and online test and certificate of mastery. We encourage you to print the course material and use it as a study guide for each topic. At the end of each course section, we have included review questions to help you gauge your learning. After you have completed the course we encourage you to save the materials as a reference. Also, you need to have the materials accessible to you when you take the on-line test. To take the test, you must answer each test question from the pull-down menu of choices, and then click on the submit test icon. Test results are given immediately. A 90% mastery is required to receive a certificate; however, you may take the test any number of times until you are successful. The test questions will vary each time you take the test.

Computer-based Courses

For computer-based courses, all material is included within the Web application and no material needs to be downloaded. APTI is in the process of developing and converting classroom and self-instructional courses to Web-based courses. As these courses are completed, they will be added.

Classroom Courses

Classroom courses are presented by recognized professionals, including consultants and university faculty of the Area Training Centers (ATC). Courses are taught at these universities and other locations as indicated in the APTI consolidated classroom schedule. Persons registering for classroom courses must pass a post test, complete class assignments, attend/participate in class sessions, and submit a course evaluation in order to receive a certificate of completion. (Other requirements may apply depending on the nature of the course). Employees of multi-state, state, local, and Tribal air pollution control agencies must register for scheduled classroom courses by contacting the course provider/host. Individuals from the private sector are welcome to participate in classroom courses, but should contact the sponsoring organization for space and fee information no less than two weeks prior to the course start date.

Telecourses

There are two types of telecourses

APTI 300 & 400 level telecourses

Telecourses are delivered through satellite broadcasts received in designated downlink sites. Telecourses are designed for a broad audience and use audiovisual materials that are often not available in other courses. As with classroom courses, instructors are recognized professionals in the subject area. To register for a 300 or 400 level course, you must first contact your downlink site coordinator and then register through APTI using the APTI application form.

Workshops

Most workshops are focused on emerging issues and specialty areas. For telecourse workshops, you must contact the appropriate Air Pollution Distance Learning Network (APDLN) Site Coordinator responsible for the site that you will be attending. Seating at most sites is limited, so please contact the appropriate site coordinator in advance of the broadcast date to insure seating and availability of course materials. There is no APTI registration for workshops.

Self-instructional Courses

Self-instructional courses are available free of charge to employees of multi-state, state, local and Tribal government air pollution control agencies. Please check the Web courses to see if the course is available online. Self-instructional courses that are not available online can be obtained by registering through APTI using the APTI application form.