Water scarcity, pollution and ageing infrastructure now threaten household health, farm output and industrial continuity across Africa. Over five days, participants learn how to establish what water is available, who depends on it and how to allocate and protect it fairly. Sessions cover the hydrological cycle, catchment and aquifer assessment, integrated water resources management (IWRM), water balance calculations, abstraction permitting and stakeholder engagement in basin planning. Exercises use sample basin and utility data so every concept is applied rather than only discussed.
The programme then turns to systems: supply and treatment options, non-revenue water reduction, leakage control, rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse, sanitation and water safety plans, together with drought preparedness and climate adaptation. Water utility engineers, county and municipal officers, WASH programme staff in NGOs, irrigation and environment officers and development partner advisers will find the content directly relevant. Delivery is by classroom, online or in-house sessions, and a CPD-accredited certificate recognises completed work. Afterwards you can draft a water resource assessment, rank interventions by cost and benefit, and set indicators that show whether a water system is truly sustainable.
Demand for water is rising faster than supply in many African cities and river basins, while pollution, siltation and erratic rainfall erode the quality of what remains. Utilities lose a large share of treated water through leaks and illegal connections, and communities downstream of poorly managed catchments bear the cost. Managers who understand both the resource and the infrastructure are in short supply.
This programme follows the path water takes, from source to tap to treated discharge. Participants begin with hydrology, water balances and the principles of integrated water resources management, then examine allocation, permitting and conflict resolution among competing users. The middle days focus on service delivery: demand forecasting, treatment and distribution options, non-revenue water, tariffs and operation and maintenance. The closing sessions address sanitation, wastewater reuse, water quality monitoring and resilience to floods and drought.
Teaching combines short technical briefings with calculation workshops, mapping exercises and a stakeholder role play. Each participant finishes with a draft sustainability plan for a water system they know, built using templates provided during the sessions.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Participants leave with practical tools they can use straight away:
Learning is applied and centred on real water problems. Expect:
Day 1: Water Resources and the Hydrological Cycle
Day 2: Integrated Water Resources Management
Day 3: Supply, Treatment and Distribution Systems
Day 4: Water Quality, Sanitation and Reuse
Day 5: Resilience, Sustainability and Planning
The programme suits professionals who plan, run or fund water services and resource management, including:
On completing the sessions and exercises, each participant receives a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
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By the end of the Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems programme, you'll be able to describe the components of the water cycle and compile a simple water balance for a catchment or supply zone, apply integrated water resources management principles to allocation and basin planning, assess water demand and select supply options using technical, financial and environmental criteria, and quantify non-revenue water and design a leakage and loss reduction programme. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme suits professionals who plan, run or fund water services and resource management, including: Water utility engineers, operations managers and commercial managers, County and municipal water and sanitation officers, Water resource authority and basin committee staff, WASH programme managers in NGOs and humanitarian agencies, Irrigation, agriculture and environment officers, Environmental and social safeguards specialists, Development partner and donor programme officers, and Consultants preparing water sector studies and proposals.
Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems starts October 26, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Water Resource Management & Sustainable Water Systems Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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