Cuyamaca College | Environmental Health & Safety Management

Stormwater Management

Certificate of Specialization | Spring 2027

Build practical knowledge of stormwater regulations, construction-site inspections, best management practices, and water-quality protection. Follow a structured online pathway through QSP and QSD coursework in one semester.

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100% OnlineFlexible learning format

One SemesterTwo 8-week sessions

1 Unit per Course10 courses total

College CertificateCertificate of Specialization

About the Program

Stormwater management is essential to protecting waterways and meeting environmental requirements at construction sites and other regulated facilities. Cuyamaca College's Stormwater Management coursework supports the educational pathway for Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs) and Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs).

The Spring 2027 schedule places the QSP coursework in the first eight weeks and the additional QSD coursework in the second eight weeks. Students seeking the college's Certificate of Specialization complete all ten one-unit courses.

Important: Completing the college coursework or certificate does not automatically confer QSP or QSD certification. Additional state/CASQA requirements may apply, including registration, examinations, and experience or other prerequisites.

Spring 2027 Course Schedule

All listed courses are online, one unit each, and scheduled in eight-week sessions.

First 8 Weeks: QSP Coursework

February 1 – March 27, 2027

Six courses covering the regulatory and technical foundations of construction stormwater management.

QSP course sequence
Course	Focus
EHSM 115	Runoff sampling for construction
EHSM 117	Construction stormwater best management practices
EHSM 220	Stormwater regulatory concepts
EHSM 221	Stormwater technical background
EHSM 223	Construction stormwater inspections
EHSM 225	Post-construction BMP inspections

Second 8 Weeks: QSD Coursework

April 5 – May 29, 2027

Four additional courses focused on erosion, sedimentation, water quality, and calculations.

Additional QSD course sequence
Course	Focus
EHSM 226	Erosion and sediment concepts
EHSM 227	Erosion and sedimentation calculations
EHSM 228	Stormwater quality concepts
EHSM 229	Stormwater quality calculations

Certificate pathway: Complete all ten courses (10 units) for the Cuyamaca College Stormwater Management Certificate of Specialization, subject to college award requirements.

Who Should Enroll?

College Students

Students in EHSM, the Center for Water Studies, engineering, environmental science, and related technical fields who want to add specialized stormwater knowledge.

Working Professionals

Construction personnel, environmental consultants, public works staff, inspectors, water-resource professionals, and employees responsible for stormwater compliance.

Skills and Career Applications

Coursework addresses stormwater regulations, runoff sampling, erosion and sediment controls, BMP inspection, and water-quality concepts. These skills are relevant to roles such as stormwater inspector, environmental compliance technician, construction environmental coordinator, and public agency stormwater staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the program completely online?

Yes. The Spring 2027 stormwater courses are scheduled online, with each course running eight weeks.

How many courses are in the certificate?

The certificate pathway includes ten one-unit courses: six in the first eight-week block and four in the second.

Can I take individual courses?

Students interested in specific topics may inquire about individual-course enrollment. Check the published course schedule and any prerequisites before registering.

Does completing these courses make me a QSP or QSD?

No. The approved coursework supports the educational pathway, but professional certification has additional requirements administered outside the college.

How much time should I plan for each course?

Each course is one college unit delivered over eight weeks. The exact weekly workload may include instruction and independent study; review the syllabus for each course rather than assuming one hour per week is the total commitment.

Ready to Get Started?

Explore the Spring 2027 stormwater courses and contact the EHSM Department with questions about the certificate or QSP/QSD coursework.

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