GPS

Description

New 2026 Course > This practical course introduces the fundamentals and applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS) with a focus on water, wastewater, and stormwater applications. Through eight concise, one-hour lessons, you’ll learn how GPS works, explore real-world survey examples, understand accuracy levels, and see how GPS integrates with GIS and AI for smarter asset management. Ideal for engineers, GIS technicians, and utility professionals, this course combines clear explanations, engaging visuals, and field-based insights to help you confidently apply GPS technology in your daily work. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz designed to test your understanding of the course. You can earn 8 PDH credits and receive a PDH certificate by scoring a 70% grade in the quiz. 

PDH

• 8 (also valid for PADEP water and wastewater operators)

Cost

• Video preview (30-minute / 0.5 PDH) = FREE

• Full 8-hour course = $200

Two Course Formats

This course is available in the following two formats:

1. Book Course

   • Read the course book (PDF file) that will be emailed after registration.

   • Pass a multiple-choice online or email quiz (passing score = 70%).

   • Upon passing the quiz, a PDH certificate will be sent by Email within 5 business days.

2. Video Curse

Earn PDH credits in your pajamas 😊. Laptop optional! This video course option is for you, if you want to experience taking a course or earn PDH credits from the comfort of your couch 📲.

See 5-minute YouTube sample here: https://youtu.be/it0DTJjAhVY

Two video course options:

Option 1: 30-minute free preview  Includes a full lecture, a video lesson, and a quiz

• Free PDH certificate for 0.5 hours

• Register here: https://a1a.systeme.io/72e04fc7  

Option 2: Full 8-hour course

• 8 one-hour video lessons

• Real GPS field survey examples

• Accuracy and correction methods

• GPS + GIS + AI applications

• 8 PADEP PDH credits with certificate

Instructor

• Dr. Sam Shamsi, PhD, PE, GISP: Over 25 years of academic and industry experience.  Click here for Sam's bio.

Instructions

1. Step 1: Order the course

2. Step 2: Read the course book (for book course) or watch the shared video (for video course)

3. Step 3: Pass a multiple-choice online quiz (passing score = 70%).

   • Upon passing the quiz, a PDH certificate will be sent by Email within 5 business days.

Contact

Sam Shamsi > training@a1applications.com