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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.
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