Registration Details and Dates
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Registration Instructions
STEP 1: Review the class dates and course-specific registration details and tuition below to confirm the course/date you intend to register for is correct and still available. If you see "FULL" next to a course you would like to register for please call 303-566-0182 or email mbt-office@comcast.net to discuss being put on a waitlist.
STEP 2: Submit your class registration request by completing the form at the bottom of this page and pushing the yellow "send us your registration" button.
STEP 3: A confirmation email will be sent once your class registration form has been reviewed by our team. We will reach out to make sure you are enrolled in the correct course, verify your class date, and email you a tuition invoice.
STEP 4: Submit tuition payment, either online through the link included in your invoice email or over the phone by calling our office at 303-566-0182. If your class has an associated ABPA Certification Exam we will send you the link to register with the ABPA for our private exam session after we receive tuition payment.
**As the ABPA exam registration (Tester/Specialist/Renewal) window closes 15 days prior to each exam, you must register and pay tuition for any ABPA certification class with Morrison Education & Training at least 16 days prior to the exam. For example if you wanted to take an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification class Jan 13-17th;Exam Jan 18th, you would need to complete registration and payment with MET by Jan 2nd and registration with ABPA for the exam by Jan 3rd. Please call 303-566-0182 with questions.
2025 CLASS DATES
ABPA Backflow Tester Certification:
Mar 3rd - Mar 7th; Exam March 8th, 2025 - FULL
April 7th - April 11th; Exam April 12th, 2025 - FULL
Sept 8th - Sept 12th; Exam September 13th, 2025
Oct 6th - Oct 10th; Exam October 11th, 2025
Nov 3rd - Nov 7th; Exam November 8th, 2025
Dec 8th - Dec 12th; Exam December 13th, 2025
ABPA Backflow Tester Re-Certification/Refresher:
Mar 5th - Mar 7th; Exam March 8th, 2025 - FULL
April 9th - April 11th; Exam April 12th, 2025 - FULL
Sept 10th - Sept 12th; Exam September 13th, 2025
Oct 8th - Oct 10th; Exam October 11th, 2025
Nov 5th - Nov 7th; Exam November 8th, 2025
Dec 10th - Dec 12th; Exam December 13th, 2025
ABPA CCC Specialist Certification:
May 29th - 30th, 2025; Exam May 31st, 2025
Backflow Repair:
March 27th - 28th, 2025
Fall Course Date TBA!
If you see "FULL" next to a course you would like to register for please call 303-566-0182 or email mbt-office@comcast.net to discuss being put on a waitlist.
Course-Specific Registration Details
NEW ABPA Tester Certification (40 Hours): This class is intended for those who do NOT hold an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification or are looking for a more comprehensive course before re-certifying.REQUIRED for NEW Tester Certification. The Student must complete and submit the Backflow Assembly Tester Certification Application and ABPA exam fee 14 days prior to the exam date. Failure to complete this step will mean you won't have a test option at the end of your course and you won't have the opportunity to become a Certified Tester. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Tester Certification Exam. The ABPA Tester Certification Examination is split into two parts: a written section consisting of a 100 multiple choice questions, and a performance examination. ABPA is paid directly for the cost of the exam through the provided registration link.
ABPA Tester Certification Renewal (20 Hours): This class is intended for those who already hold an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Tester Certification Exam. The ABPA Tester Certification Examination is split into two parts: a written section consisting of a 100 multiple choice questions, and a performance examination. ABPA is paid directly for the cost of the exam through the provided registration link. You must have the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition manual with you at class.
ABPA SPECIALIST Certification: This class is intended for those who administer and supervise cross connection programs.The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is needed by administrative authorities throughout North America to assure that Cross-Connection Control programs continue to protect the drinking water. The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification Committee completed the task of establishing criteria for what a Cross-Connection Control Specialist needs to know. Once a person has been trained, an examination protocol had to be developed to verify the applicant's knowledge that may be used to administer a Cross-Connection Control program in accordance with the need to know criteria. The Student must complete and submit the Backflow Assembly Specialist Certification Application and pay the ABPA exam fee 14 days prior to the exam date. Failure to complete this step means you won't have a test option at the end of your course and will not have the opportunity to become a Certified Specialist. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Specialist Certification Exam. The ABPA Specialist Certification Examination is a written multiple-choice exam covering subjects contained in the ABPA Specialist Need-to-Know Criteria.
While we provide individual attention to each of our students, we cannot guarantee that a student will pass the Backflow Tester or Specialist Certification exam. Refunds will not be given to students who do not pass the exam.
ABPA Tester Certification Renewal (20 Hours): This class is intended for those who already hold an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Tester Certification Exam. The ABPA Tester Certification Examination is split into two parts: a written section consisting of a 100 multiple choice questions, and a performance examination. ABPA is paid directly for the cost of the exam through the provided registration link. You must have the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition manual with you at class.
ABPA SPECIALIST Certification: This class is intended for those who administer and supervise cross connection programs.The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is needed by administrative authorities throughout North America to assure that Cross-Connection Control programs continue to protect the drinking water. The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification Committee completed the task of establishing criteria for what a Cross-Connection Control Specialist needs to know. Once a person has been trained, an examination protocol had to be developed to verify the applicant's knowledge that may be used to administer a Cross-Connection Control program in accordance with the need to know criteria. The Student must complete and submit the Backflow Assembly Specialist Certification Application and pay the ABPA exam fee 14 days prior to the exam date. Failure to complete this step means you won't have a test option at the end of your course and will not have the opportunity to become a Certified Specialist. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Specialist Certification Exam. The ABPA Specialist Certification Examination is a written multiple-choice exam covering subjects contained in the ABPA Specialist Need-to-Know Criteria.
While we provide individual attention to each of our students, we cannot guarantee that a student will pass the Backflow Tester or Specialist Certification exam. Refunds will not be given to students who do not pass the exam.
Tuition Costs
NEW ABPA TESTER CERTIFICATION - Cost: $950, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam and the ABPA tester certification course textbook (USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition Manual).
ABPA TESTER CERTIFICATION RENEWAL - Cost: $500, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam. If you need a USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition manual, there will be an additional cost.
ABPA CCC SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION - Cost: $850, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam. A training manual is provided.
BACKFLOW REPAIR SKILLS - Cost: $500, includes comprehensive repair manual.
Registration Form - All 2025 Courses
Please note our exam dates and registration are not listed on the ABPA website's public calendar. This is because we host private exams through ABPA, meaning you will need the specific link from us to register for one of our exam dates. Registration for any exam must be completed through the ABPA 15 days prior to the exam. Please email mbt-office@comcast.net with any questions or concerns you may have.