03 functional paths18 structured lessonsProgress saved on this device
From technical concepts to defensible work products.
These initial learning paths combine concise instruction, professional context, and applied assignments. Additional readings, datasets, assessments, and certificates will be added progressively.
FOUNDATION → APPLIED
GIS for Infrastructure
Develop a governed utility GIS workflow and asset-risk map.
0%0 of 6 lessons
LESSON 01
Utility spatial data models
Assets, identifiers, coordinate systems, topology, metadata, and lifecycle ownership.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 02
Data quality and field workflows
Completeness, positional accuracy, domains, field collection, lineage, and QA/QC.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 03
Spatial and network analysis
Overlay, proximity, tracing concepts, service impacts, and accessibility.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 04
Risk and criticality mapping
Likelihood, consequence, vulnerability, equity, and prioritization layers.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 05
Web GIS and dashboards
Audience, visual hierarchy, indicators, filters, mobile use, and permissions.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 06
Applied project
Design an asset-risk map and decision dashboard with documented assumptions.
CAPSTONE
FOUNDATION → ADVANCED
Hydraulic Modeling
Build, calibrate, and communicate a defensible scenario model.
0%0 of 6 lessons
LESSON 01
Model purpose and governance
Objectives, boundaries, data lineage, version control, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 02
WaterGEMS workflow
Network development, demands, controls, scenarios, pressure, fire flow, and water age.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 03
EPANET and automation
Extended-period simulation, water quality, scripting concepts, and batch scenarios.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 04
InfoWorks ICM concepts
Collection systems, rainfall-runoff, 1D/2D representation, flooding, and controls.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 05
Calibration and validation
Field/SCADA preparation, residuals, sensitivity, parameter adjustment, and uncertainty.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 06
Applied project
Evaluate an existing condition and recommend an operational or capital alternative.
CAPSTONE
STRATEGY → IMPLEMENTATION
AI in Water Utilities
Define a governed AI use case with measurable utility value.
0%0 of 6 lessons
LESSON 01
AI opportunity assessment
Problem value, feasibility, data readiness, risk, maturity, and prioritization.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 02
Grounded utility knowledge
Retrieval, source governance, citations, technical review, and KnowledgeGPT patterns.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 03
Predictive analytics
Demand, failures, quality, energy, maintenance, anomalies, and evaluation.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 04
AI-driven asset management
Horizontal and vertical assets, condition, risk, timing, and prescriptive response.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 05
Agents and human controls
Workflow orchestration, validation, escalation, auditability, and accountability.
20–35 MINUTES
LESSON 06
Applied project
Prepare an implementation charter covering data, architecture, controls, KPIs, and adoption.
CAPSTONE
LEARNING GOVERNANCE
Practice-Oriented and Reviewable.
Prepared and reviewed by: AquaTwinX Technical Team
Review cycle: Semiannual
Last reviewed: August 2026
Course content supports professional development and does not replace jurisdiction-specific standards, formal university instruction, software-vendor certification, or independent engineering judgment.