Professional Development in Water & Wastewater Management

  • LIVE online studies, twice per week
  • All sessions recorded for flexible access
  • Fall Session: 26.10.2025 – 5.12.2025.
  • Winter Session: 29.12.2025 – 2.2.2026.

Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee – School for Further Education

Israel is internationally recognized for transforming challenges such as water scarcity, drought, and limited resources into global models of technological and policy excellence. Building on this expertise, Kinneret College now offers water industry professionals a unique opportunity for LIVE online professional development, combining scientific foundations with real-world applications in water chemistry, microbiology, desalination, and modern treatment technologies.

Courses Offered

Fall 2025

Microbiology of Water & Wastewater (45 academic hours)

This course explores the role of microbial communities in water and wastewater treatment, focusing on domestic wastewater processes. Students will study aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses, microbial metabolism for carbon and nutrient removal, and how operational parameters affect treatment efficiency. The course also introduces bioaugmentation, microbial monitoring tools, and strategies to address common operational challenges such as foaming, sludge settlement, and effluent quality. Case studies and practical examples link theory directly to real-world wastewater treatment systems.

Required Background: Chemistry and Introductory Microbiology

Water Chemistry Laboratory (45 academic hours)

Hands-on laboratory course in aqueous chemistry as applied to water treatment. Students will conduct experiments to measure pH, alkalinity, acidity, and solute concentrations, and practice chemical dosing, water blending, and softening techniques. Exercises illustrate gas–liquid and solid–liquid equilibria, linking theoretical concepts to practical water quality control and treatment applications. Real-world experiments reinforce both laboratory analytical techniques and water treatment process understanding.

Required Background: General Chemistry, General Laboratory Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry

Winter 2026

Membrane Filtration & Desalination Engineering (45 academic hours)

This course introduces the fundamentals of membrane technologies for water treatment and desalination, with emphasis on Ultrafiltration (UF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO). Students gain skills in applying water chemistry principles for process calculations, designing and analyzing UF and RO systems, and performing mass balance, recovery, and energy/chemical consumption assessments. The course also examines hydraulic design, operational challenges such as concentration polarization, scaling, and fouling, as well as the environmental impacts of treatment plants. Through theoretical models and Israeli case studies, students learn to evaluate system performance, optimize processes, and develop practical solutions for real-world desalination facilities.

Required Background: Basic knowledge of Chemistry and Water Treatment Principles

Water Treatment Technologies (45 academic hours)

This course introduces students to the principles and design of potable water treatment systems. Students learn to define water quality requirements, select appropriate treatment measures, and design processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, ion exchange, adsorption, disinfection, and aeration. The course emphasizes integrating treatment technologies to achieve desired water quality standards, linking theoretical concepts to practical system design and optimization.

Basic Design of Sewage Treatment Facilities (32 academic hours)

This graduate-level course introduces the principles and practices of designing municipal wastewater treatment systems. Students learn to design primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment units, including sludge handling and aeration systems, while considering hydraulic and pollutant loads. The course covers conventional and advanced processes, nutrient removal, disinfection, and integration of treatment technologies to meet regulatory standards. Practical design calculations and case studies link theoretical concepts to real-world wastewater facility planning and operation.

Who Should Attend?

Courses are tailored for professionals working at the intersection of water and technology, including:

  • Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Energy Engineers
  • BSc graduates in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Agriculture (minimum grade of 75 or equivalent)
  • Industry professionals with relevant experience (subject to approval following an interview)

Entry Requirements

BSc or equivalent academic degree in a relevant field (average grade ≥ 75)

Fluency in English

Application interview (subject to program head’s decision)

Candidates without the required academic background but with professional experience may be considered.

Key Takeaways

  • Build essential knowledge in water chemistry, microbiology, and environmental engineering.
  • Develop analytical and design skills to assess treatment options, design systems, and interpret lab and operational data.
  • Equip yourself with tools for roles in planning, regulation, or policymaking, particularly in utilities and national water programs.
  • Learn from Israel’s water innovation model, blending theory with practical insights from resource-constrained environments.

Certification & Academic Path

  • Certificate of Participation for each course (minimum 85% attendance)
  • Diploma in Water Treatment & Management for completing all five courses.
  • Graduates of all five courses are eligible to apply for the MSc in Water Industry Engineering at Kinneret College (admission subject to program head’s decision)

Contact

Kinneret College – School for Further Education

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