Certification Exams at Groundwater Week

NGWA will offer two in-person certification exams during Groundwater Week on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Registration is limited to 25 participants per exam. Advance registration is required, and walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

Check-In Requirements

Participants must complete check-in before the scheduled start of the exam. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.
Participants who have not completed check-in before the exam begins will not be admitted.

The cost is $75 per exam.
Exam registrations are specific to the individual who registered and may not be transferred to another person.

NGWA will provide all materials needed to complete the exam, including:
- Paper examination materials
- Pens and/or pencils
- Any reference materials or other items required for the exam
- A Ziploc bag for securing personal items during the examination
No outside materials are permitted. Participants should not bring books, notes, reference materials, or other study aids into the exam.
Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices may not be used or accessed during the examination and must be secured with personal belongings before the exam begins.

Each exam is 60 minutes.
Once the examination begins, participants may not leave the exam room and return.
Participants who leave the room before completing the exam will be considered finished and will not be permitted to resume testing.
Exam instructions will be provided by NGWA staff before testing begins.
Participants will receive their exam results immediately following completion of the exam.

A $25 cancellation fee per registrant will apply to refund requests received on or before November 6, 2026.
No refunds will be issued on or after November 7, 2026.
Participants who do not attend their scheduled exam are considered no-shows and are not eligible for a refund.