Comprehensive Risk Identification

Learn to spot Legionella hotspots before they become problems. You'll master water system assessment techniques, understand bacterial growth conditions, and identify high-risk areas in your facilities—saving you from costly outbreaks and regulatory headaches.

Actionable Water Management Programs

Don't just understand the problem—solve it. This program teaches you how to develop, implement, and maintain effective Water Management Programs that actually work. You'll have the confidence to lead your facility's water safety initiatives from day one.

Industry-Recognized Certification

Earn a Certificate of Completion that demonstrates your expertise to stakeholders, regulators, and your team. This credential shows you're serious about proactive water system management and positions you as the go-to expert in your organization.

About the Course

Legionella isn’t something you can afford to ignore. An outbreak can affect your reputation, your budget, and most importantly, the health of the people who use your facility. The good news is that with the right knowledge and effective water management practices, Legionella risk can be significantly reduced. This comprehensive certification program gives you practical knowledge you can apply in the real world. You’ll build a strong understanding of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ Disease, explore effective water management strategies, learn about testing and monitoring methods, and understand how to respond when concerns or potential risks are identified. Whether you’re a facility manager responsible for building safety, a building owner protecting your property and occupants, a healthcare professional focused on patient safety, or a maintenance professional looking to strengthen your knowledge, this program was built with you in mind. By the end of the program, you’ll have a clearer understanding of Legionella risk and the practical steps that support effective prevention and control. You’ll learn how to identify areas of concern, support effective water management programs, document important activities, and apply recognized risk-management practices. Take a proactive approach to water safety. Protect your facility. Protect your people. Get certified today.

About the Program

This Legionella Risk Management Certification Program was developed by industry experts who understand the real challenges facility managers and building professionals face. We've spent years working with organizations just like yours, seeing firsthand how water system problems can spiral out of control—and how the right training can prevent it all. Our mission is simple: empower you with practical, actionable knowledge that you can implement immediately. This isn't theoretical. Every lesson, every strategy, and every tool in this program comes from real-world experience managing Legionella risks in complex facilities. We're passionate about water safety because we know what's at stake. Your reputation. Your budget. Your people's health. That's why we've created a program that goes beyond the basics to give you the expertise and confidence to be the leader your facility needs.

What You'll Learn

11 Chapters · 91 Lessons

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      Welcome!

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      Lesson 1 - What is Legionella?

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      Lesson 2: The History of Legionnaires' Disease

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      Lesson 3: Why Legionella Matters

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      Lesson 4: Common Myths & Misconceptions About Legionella

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      Lesson 5: The Impact of Legionella on Public Health

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      Module 1 Assessment: Introduction to Legionella

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      Lesson 1 – Symptoms and Diagnosis

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      Lesson 2 – Health Impacts

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      Lesson 3 – Who Is Most at Risk?

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      Lesson 4 – Case Fatality Rates and Severity

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      Lesson 5 – Real Outbreak Examples

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      Lesson 6 – Long-Term Health Consequences

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      Module 2 Assessment: Understanding Legionnaires' Disease

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      Lesson 1 – Understanding Building Water Systems

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      Lesson 2 – Cooling Towers

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      Lesson 3 – Hot Water Systems

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      Lesson 4 – Decorative Water Features

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      Lesson 5 – Dead Legs and Low-Flow Areas

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      Lesson 6 – Other Potential Sources of Exposure

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      Module 3 Assessment: Where Legionella Grows

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      Lesson 1: Water Temperature and Legionella Growth

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      Lesson 2 – Water Stagnation

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      Lesson 3 – Biofilm Formation

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      Lesson 4 – Scale, Sediment, and Corrosion

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      Lesson 5 – Disinfectant Residuals

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      Lesson 6 – Conditions That Promote Legionella Growth

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      Module 4 Assessment: Risk Factors & Growth Conditions

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      Lesson 1 – What Is a Water Management Program?

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      Lesson 2 – Why Every Facility Needs One

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      Lesson 3 – Building a Water Management Team

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      Lesson 4 – Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

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      Lesson 5 – Control Measures

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      Lesson 6 – Roles and Responsibilities

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      Lesson 7 – Verification vs. Validation

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      Lesson 8 – Documentation Requirements

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      Lesson 9 – Common Program Mistakes

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      Module 5 Assessment: Water Management Programs

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Testing and Monitoring

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      Lesson 2 – Culture Testing vs. Rapid Testing

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      Lesson 3 – Sampling Procedures

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      Lesson 4 – Selecting Sampling Locations

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      Lesson 5 – Monitoring Strategies

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      Lesson 6 – Frequency Recommendations

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      Lesson 7 – Understanding Test Results

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      Lesson 8 – Documentation Best Practices

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      Module 6 Assessment: Testing and Monitoring

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      Lesson 1 – Flushing Programs

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      Lesson 2 – Temperature Control

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      Lesson 3 – Disinfection Methods

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      Lesson 4 – Corrective Actions

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      Lesson 5 – Ongoing Monitoring

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      Lesson 6 – Reducing Water Stagnation

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      Lesson 7 – Equipment Maintenance Best Practices

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      Module 7 Assessment: Corrective Actions and Incident Response

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      Lesson 1 – Understanding ASHRAE 188

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      Lesson 2 – Water Management Guidance

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      Lesson 3 – Industry Expectations

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      Lesson 4 – Building Owner Responsibilities

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      Lesson 5 – Healthcare Facility Considerations

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      Lesson 6 – Long-Term Care Considerations

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      Lesson 7 – Hospitality Industry Considerations

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      Lesson 8 – Best Practice Recommendations

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      Module 8 Assessment: Regulations, Standards & Guidelines

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      Lesson 1 – When Legionella Is Suspected

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      Lesson 2 – Notification Procedures

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      Lesson 3 – Communication Strategies

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      Lesson 4 – Working with Public Health Authorities

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      Lesson 5 – The Investigation Process

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      Lesson 6 – Documentation During an Incident

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      Lesson 7 – Emergency Response Planning

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      Lesson 8 – Post-Outbreak Corrective Actions

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      Module 9 Assessment: Incident Response and Communication

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      Lesson 1 – The Philadelphia Outbreak (1976)

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      Lesson 2 – Hamilton Outbreak Case Study

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      Lesson 3 – Toronto Outbreak Case Study

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      Lesson 4 – South Bronx Outbreak Case Study

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      Lesson 5 – New York City Outbreak Case Study (2025–2026)

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      Lesson 6 – What Went Wrong?

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      Lesson 7 – What Could Have Been Prevented?

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      Lesson 8 – Key Industry Lessons

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      Module 10 Assessment: Legionella Case Studies and Lessons Learned

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      Lesson 1 – Conducting a Facility Risk Assessment

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      Lesson 2 – Creating a Monitoring Schedule

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      Lesson 3 – Developing Documentation Procedures

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      Lesson 4 – Establishing Testing Protocols

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      Lesson 5 – Implementing Best Practices

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      Lesson 6 – Building a Prevention Strategy

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      Lesson 7 – Continuous Improvement Planning

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      Lesson 8 – Putting It All Together

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      Module 11 Assessment: Performing Facility Assessments

Ready to take control of Legionella risk?

Stop worrying about water system risks and start taking action. This certification gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to better protect your facility—and your people. Your next step is just one click away.

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