About World Water Academy

World Water Academy was established in 1994 by the Dutch water sector to improve the quality of its employees with specific, practical knowledge on water issues. Operating as “Wateropleidingen” in the Netherlands, we advocate for the acquisition and dissemination of essential water knowledge and skills to foster a sustainable water sector worldwide. As independent and innovative professional training organization, we elevate practical and up-to-date water knowledge to a higher level.

Due to its unique location, The Netherlands is truly a water country. As a result, the Dutch are highly regarded worldwide for their water expertise. World Water Academy provides inspiring and practical courses for over 3800 participants every year. Our trainers are all experienced water professionals and recognized experts in their field. We empower professionals to effectively utilize, strengthen, and sustain their understanding and knowledge of water issues. Our goal is to preserve, store, disseminate, and promote practical water knowledge in the Netherlands and across the globe. Renowned for their excellence and technical expertise, our courses seamlessly integrate practical experience, catering to both vocational and academic levels.

World Water Academy’s practical and interactive courses are always tailored to the local situation and its specific requirements.

Our team

At World Water Academy, individuals with a wide range of expertise collaborate closely. Our educational advisors, program managers, and coordinators complement and challenge each other. Along with the rest of the staff involved in designing and delivering our training programs, we form a close-knit team. Because together, we achieve more.

Our Mission, Vision and Policy

With passion, we contribute to a more robust future for the water sector. We do this through inspiring, top-level training programs. Our approach is practical and up to date. What drives us? Elevating skills and expertise in the water sector to a higher level. That is our purpose.

Strategy

World Water Academy was founded by and for the water sector. Every day, we are committed to ensuring the quality of our training programs and courses. In everything we do, we strive for top quality. In doing so, we collectively elevate knowledge and expertise in the water sector.

Quality

World Water Academy is ISO 9001 certified and has full sector acknowledgement.

Sustainability

World Water Academy recognizes the urgency of CO2 reduction to mitigate climate change. The developments within the water sector form the foundation of our offerings in training, products, and services. Our CO2 policy also aligns with the developments in the sector.

Vision on learning and development

Our training programs are practice oriented. Applying knowledge and skills in daily work practice is central and forms the basis of our vision on learning.

Governance

World Water Academy has one statutory board member, director Gabriëlle Knufman. The Supervisory Board oversees the management and daily operations of the foundation and its organization.

Our trainers

The trainers at World Water Academy are true subject matter experts in the sector. They work at organizations such as water boards, drinking water companies, universities, consultancy and engineering firms, research institutes, and government agencies. This allows them to share their knowledge and experience, explain theory with practical examples, and communicate in the language of the water sector. World Water Academy supports them in improving their didactic and communication skills, turning these experts into inspiring instructors.