Overview

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Faculty and Team Introduction

Section 1 — Meet the instructors and their areas of expertise

Faculty Profiles

Combined Areas of Expertise

• Stormwater BMP design, monitoring, and performance evaluation
• Water quality analysis and pollutant load estimation
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and simulation
• Engineering software development and computational methods
• Stormwater policy, regulation, and applied research

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Program Goals and Target Audience

Section overview — what this training program is designed to accomplish and who it serves.

Program Goals

This training program is designed to build practical competency in stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for water quality control. Participants gain the knowledge and tools needed to support regulatory permitting workflows and prepare documentation required by state and local agencies.

What the Training Covers

• Stormwater BMP design and evaluation — principles of water quality control through structural and non-structural best management practices.
• Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) — how BMP knowledge directly supports ERP application preparation and review.
• Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP) — understanding how approved BMPs integrate into watershed-scale compliance plans.
• Other permit applications — applicable frameworks where stormwater BMP documentation is required or beneficial.
• Supporting software tools — hands-on familiarity with software used to model, size, and document BMP performance.

Faster Permitting Through Competency

A central benefit of completing this program is a measurable reduction in permitting time. When applicants understand agency expectations — and can produce well-supported BMP analyses using recognized methods and software — permit reviewers spend less time requesting revisions or clarifications. This benefits both the applicant and the regulatory agency.

Certificate of Competency

Participants who successfully complete the program examination are eligible to receive a Certificate of Competency. This credential documents demonstrated knowledge of stormwater BMP principles and their application to permit-related work, and may be referenced in professional submittals or qualification statements.

Target Audience

This program is intended for working professionals involved in stormwater planning, design, permitting, or compliance. The curriculum is structured to be accessible across a range of prior experience levels — from those new to stormwater regulation to experienced practitioners seeking to formalize or update their knowledge.

• Civil and environmental engineers preparing permit applications or designing stormwater management systems.
• Environmental consultants supporting ERP, BMAP, or municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) compliance work.
• Municipal and agency staff responsible for reviewing stormwater submittals or managing BMP implementation programs.
• Landscape architects and planners integrating green infrastructure and low-impact development BMPs into site design.
• Early-career professionals building foundational stormwater knowledge alongside their field or office experience.

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BMPFast Learning System Overview

Section — System Components and Navigation

The BMPFast Learning System is an integrated educational platform combining a structured information library, interactive software, and self-paced instructional modules to support practitioners working in water quality and stormwater management.

Core Components

• BMP Pollutant Removal Library — A curated collection of data and research on the effectiveness of best management practices in removing pollutants from stormwater runoff, serving as the evidence base for all module content.
• Learning Modules — A series of structured modules covering water quality principles and stormwater management practices. Modules are designed to stand alone, allowing users to engage with topics in any order without loss of continuity.
• BMPFast Software — A dedicated analytical tool for BMP analysis and assessment, enabling practitioners to evaluate practice performance and compare management alternatives within a consistent framework.

Informing the Content

Module content is shaped by two authoritative inputs: frequently asked questions gathered from practitioners and educators working in the field, and regulatory guidance from relevant federal, state, and local stormwater programs. This dual grounding ensures that modules address real-world implementation challenges while remaining consistent with current compliance requirements.

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Learning Module Topics

Section overview — current and planned module coverage across the stormwater BMP curriculum.

Initial Module Series

The curriculum launched with 21 modules spanning the full arc of stormwater management — from the physical processes that generate runoff to the design and performance of specific best management practices (BMPs). Modules are organized so that foundational hydrology topics precede BMP-specific content, allowing learners to build knowledge progressively.

BMP Types Currently Covered

The existing modules address a wide range of structural and low-impact-development practices, including:

• Retention systems — permanent pool facilities that capture and store runoff volume
• Detention systems — temporary storage that attenuates peak discharge rates
• Green roofs — vegetated roof assemblies that reduce roof runoff volume and peak flow
• Permeable pavement — porous and permeable surface systems that promote infiltration in place of conventional impervious cover

Modules in Development

Additional modules are actively planned to extend coverage into practice areas that registered users have identified as priorities. Forthcoming topics include:

• Swales and linear conveyance BMPs — grass swales, dry swales, and bioswales used for water quality treatment and conveyance
• Sorption media filters — engineered media systems designed to remove dissolved pollutants such as phosphorus and heavy metals
• Cost analysis — life-cycle cost frameworks for comparing BMP alternatives during project planning and procurement

Keeping Modules Current

Stormwater regulation and design guidance evolve continuously. Modules are reviewed and revised whenever governing regulations, state or local stormwater handbooks, or accepted design standards are updated. This ensures that practitioners relying on the curriculum receive guidance that reflects current legal requirements and best available technical practice rather than superseded methods.

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Registration and Certification

Section — Access, Licensing, and Credentials

How to Register

Registration is completed online at bmpfast.com. A one-time initial registration fee of $500 provides access to the full learning module library, the BMPFast software application, and all software updates released during the license period.

What Registration Includes

• Full access to all BMPFast learning modules
• BMPFast software application license
• All software updates released within the one-year license period
• Eligibility to sit for the Certificate of Competency exam

License Key and Renewal

Upon registration, users receive a license key granting one year of access to the software and all associated updates. At the end of the license period, the key is renewable to maintain continued access and stay current with any new software releases or module additions.

Certificate of Competency

Registered users are eligible to take the Certificate of Competency exam. This credential demonstrates proficiency in BMP selection, design, and application using the BMPFast framework. The exam is available exclusively to users holding an active registration and license key.

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Software Purchase and Installation

Slides 10–13, 15–17 — Acquiring, downloading, and activating the software

Purchasing the Software

The software is purchased through WooPay, the checkout system on the publisher’s website. WooPay supports multiple payment options so you can complete the transaction with whichever method suits you best.

Downloading the Software

Two download formats are available from the order confirmation or account page:

• MSI installer file — the recommended option for most Windows users; guides you through a standard installation wizard.
• ZIP archive — an alternative if the MSI is blocked or you prefer a portable setup; requires manual extraction before use.

Installing the Software

Installation steps depend on which download format you chose:

1. MSI file: Double-click the downloaded .msi file. The installation wizard opens — accept the prompts and allow any User Account Control request to complete the installation.
2. ZIP file: Right-click the downloaded .zip archive and select Extract All (or use your preferred extraction tool). Open the resulting folder and run the executable inside.

Entering Your License Key

The first time you launch the program after installation, you will be prompted to activate your copy. Enter the license key exactly as it appears in your purchase confirmation email, then click Activate. An internet connection is required to validate the key.

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