Education

APWA webinars are interactive, live educational programs delivered online. Topics are presented by one or more speakers, offering diverse perspectives and expertise. These sessions cover new, trending, or emerging topics in public works, as well as technical subject areas. Upcoming webinar events are listed on the APWA Event Calendar.

Click, Listen & Learn

These webinars are led by top experts in the field who convey innovative ideas, proven methods, and emerging technologies in a fast-paced one-hour time frame, followed by a 30-minute opportunity to network and continue the conversation in a virtual lounge. Click, Listen & Learn (CLL) webinars are free for members ($99 for nonmembers). The programs are eligible for .10 continuing education credits (CEUs) upon successful quiz completion. APWA committees select relevant topics and may be presented for introductory, applied, or advanced audiences, depending on the topic. Recordings of past CLL programs are available in the Resource Center.

Discover how your chapter or agency can effectively leverage CLL programs to support education programming and staff development through our CLL Toolbox.

IIJA

Since the passage of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021, the APWA Government Affairs Team has spearheaded a special webinar series for APWA members, which hosts speakers from across the federal government—all with unique perspectives and insights on how the law impacts public works—to share their expertise. Past speakers have included former President Biden’s White House Infrastructure Coordinator, members of Congress, and others.

In the Driver's Seat

An advanced-level, live online program featuring experienced professionals in public works sharing what they have learned about leadership, management, and supervision challenges and why they are passionate about the public works profession. This program is free for members ($99 for nonmembers).

Lessons as First Responders

Designed for public works professionals, this one-hour live online program provides expert guidance to enhance preparedness and effectiveness when responding to a wide range of emergency situations. Participants will gain practical insights and strategies essential for serving as capable and confident first responders. The programs are eligible for .10 CEU upon successful quiz completion and are free for members ($99 for nonmembers).

Summits

Summits are dynamic, online programs designed to bring people together to explore new ideas, share diverse perspectives, and engage in meaningful discussions around timely or complex topics. Each summit focuses on a specific issue or challenge, featuring multiple speakers offering varying viewpoints to provide a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter. Programs may take place over one or more days, depending on the scope of the topic. Participants are eligible to earn CEUs upon successful quiz completion, and the program is available to all attendees for a fee.