BASC110-SI: Introduction to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the purpose of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) within the air quality management process. Specifically, learners will be able to: Explain the Clean Air Act requirements for the NAAQS. List the six criteria
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BASC111-SI: Introduction to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Implementation After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain key concepts associated with implementation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The course is comprised of three modules and an exam: Module 1: What are Area Designations After completion of this module, learners
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BASC198-SI: Air Quality Management Under the Clean Air Act This air quality overview course is intended for new hires within state, local, and tribal air agencies. After completion of the course, learners will be able to explain and define each of the components of the air quality management cycle in the United States under the Clean
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the various interrelated aspects of air pollution control, understand the basic terminology, and have a rudimentary understanding of some of the technical aspects of regulating, measuring, and controlling air pollution. Click the website link (on the right) to register  ------>   AirKnowledge

BASC114-SI: Core Principles of the EPA's Air Permitting Programs After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the basic concepts of both the New Source Review and Title V air permitting programs. This includes identifying the pollutants regulated by these permitting programs, identifying what sources are required to obtain air permits and describing
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the basic components of State and Tribal Implementation Plans (SIPs and TIPs) that are common for attaining any of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, learners will be able to: • Explain what an emissions inventory for an attainment plan is • Identify the broad
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This course is intended for learners who have several years of experience with air quality planning and have general knowledge about area designations, but have not yet applied their knowledge to analyze the technical factors that are typically used as part of the area designations process. After completion of this course, learners will be able to
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to generally describe the Title V permit process, including: • Operating permit process steps, terms, and concepts • Determining if an operating permit is required • Preparation and submission of the permit application • Finalizing and issuing a permit • Receiving and logging applications • Application review Registration link on right  ------> AirKnowledge

After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain how to establish enforceable potential to emit (PTE) limits in New Source Review permits. Specifically, learners will be able to: • Describe the definition of PTE and key EPA policies related to calculating PTE • List methods for estimating emissions, considerations for selecting an emission estimation method,
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the role, purpose and general use of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Pollution Control Cost Manual (Cost Manual) and prepare and review cost analyses using the Cost Manual for Clean Air Act regulatory programs. The course is comprised of two modules and an exam:
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the fundamental operating characteristics of particulate and gaseous pollutant emission control systems. The course reviews physical, chemical, and engineering principles of control devices and the application of control systems to several types of industrial processes. Click the website link (on the right) to register  ------>
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain key aspects of ambient air monitoring for criteria pollutants, including: • Statistical techniques pertaining to air monitoring • Ambient sampling of particulate matter • Manual sampling of ambient gaseous pollutants • Reference methods and reference measurement principles for criteria pollutants • Air quality monitoring network design • Ambient air monitoring objectives
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to: • Define key terms • Describe uncertainty and how it can affect decisions based on data • Describe the benefits of an adequate quality system.     Click the website link (on the right) to register  ------>   AirKnowledge

After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain key topics relating to air toxics. The intended audience for this course is new hires in state, local, and tribal air agencies. This course is also useful for EPA staff as well as the public. This course is comprised of 8 modules and an exam.
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This course provides an overview of the framework for human health air toxics risk assessments. After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain key concepts as well as the stages of the risk assessment process. The primary audience for this course is new hires in state, local, and tribal air agencies who conduct
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain the fundamental aspects of Emissions Inventories. This course is comprised of 4 modules and an exam. The modules are as follows: Module 1: What is an Emissions Inventory? Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the basic aspects of an air
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After completion of this course, learners will be able to explain general concepts of network design and ambient monitor site selection for particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) ambient monitoring sites. Specifically, learners will be able to: • Describe PM2.5 and PM10 monitoring requirements • Explain the network design elements required for accurate, appropriate, and community-oriented monitoring of PM2.5
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