Tester Certification

Backflow Tester Certification Prep Course

A hands-on training course designed to prepare you to pass your backflow certification exam and perform confidently in the field.

40-Hour Hands-On Training
Exam-Focused Preparation
Hands On With Real Backflow Assemblies
Built for First-Time & Experienced Testers

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What This Course Is

This is a focused certification prep course designed to help you successfully pass your backflow tester certification exam while also building real-world skills you’ll use in the field.

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently take and pass the AWWA (CA-NV Section) or ABPA backflow certification exams

Note: The American Backflow Academy training course is not the certification itself — it prepares you to pass the AWWA BPAT exam. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, which can be submitted to AWWA as proof that you meet the eligibility requirements.

Who This Course Is For

Plumbers and apprentice plumbers
Fire Sprinkler/Protection Professionals
Landscaping technicians
Facility maintenance technicians
Contractors entering backflow testing
Anyone preparing for certification

What You’ll Learn

Proper backflow testing procedures
Hands-on testing of:

Reduced Pressure Principle (RP)
Double Check (DC)
Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker (SVB)

Gauge use and accuracy
Cross-connection control fundamentals
Exam preparation strategies
Real-world troubleshooting scenarios

Why Take This Course Instead of Studying Alone?

1. Hands-On Training That Builds Real Confidence

Reading about backflow testing only gets you so far. In our class, you actually use professional-grade equipment—gauges, sight tubes, and bleed tees—so you learn how the test feels in real time, not just how it looks on paper.

2. Practice on Every Major Assembly You’ll Be Tested On

We don’t limit you to diagrams or theory. You’ll work directly on RP, DC, PVB, and SVB assemblies so you understand exactly how each one behaves—and how to test them correctly under real conditions.

3. Realistic Failures That Mirror the Certification Exam

Our training setups are built to simulate the exact failures you’ll encounter on your hands-on certification test. You won’t be surprised on exam day—you’ll already know how to diagnose and fix what you’re seeing.

4. Learn Faster, Avoid Costly Mistakes

Self-study often leads to confusion, wasted time, and bad habits that are hard to unlearn. Our instructors guide you step-by-step, correcting mistakes immediately so you leave confident, competent, and ready to pass.