Gas Bootcamp Phases 1 & 2 - Registration Open!

Gas Bootcamp – Phase 1 | March 31–April 2, 2026

​IAMU is pleased to offer Gas Bootcamp – Phase 1: Training & Operator Qualification, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities in Ankeny.

Dates & Times

• Tuesday, March 31: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
1735 NE 70th Ave
Ankeny, IA 50021
Important Requirements
To attend this workshop, participants must:

• Have an active OnBoard LMS username and password
• Complete and pass all required online training and testing prior to attending
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Bring proper PPE (coat, hat, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety toe shoes, etc.)

Additional recommended items:

• Most recent IAMU Operations & Maintenance Plan
• Notepad and pen
• Personal equipment (CGI, locating equipment, odorator, etc.), if available

🍽 Lunch and materials are provided by IAMU each day.
Registration Details

• Registration Deadline: March 24, 2026
• Attendance is limited to 15 participants
  • The first 15 registrations will be accepted
  • A waitlist will be created if capacity is exceeded

Fees (per person):

• IAMU Members: $850
• Non-Members: $1,000

👉 Online registration is preferred. REGISTER HERE
Payment must be made by credit card or ACH (the “Bill Me” option is no longer accepted).
If you need assistance with:

• LMS access: Nick Vandegriff – [email protected]
• Member login credentials: Grant Hatterman – [email protected]

Questions?
Please contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected].
We encourage you to register early to secure a spot in this essential training opportunity.

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Register Now: Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2 | April 15–17, 2026

​Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2
Training & Operator Qualification
📍 IAMU | Ankeny, Iowa
📅 April 15–17, 2026

IAMU is pleased to offer Gas Bootcamp – Phase 2, an advanced training designed for natural gas professionals ready to take the next step in the Operator Qualification (OQ) process.
This hands-on, in-depth course is ideal for individuals with one or more years of experience in the natural gas industry or those who have successfully completed Bootcamp Phase 1. Training will follow procedures outlined in the IAMU Operations & Maintenance Plan – Written Procedures Manual and includes both classroom instruction and field-based evaluations.

Schedule at a Glance
​Wednesday, April 15
Registration: 12:30 p.m. | Class: 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16
Class: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Friday, April 17
Class: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Important Details• Attendance is limited to 15 participants
• Registration deadline: April 8, 2026
• First 15 paid registrations will secure a spot
• A waiting list will be started once capacity is reached
Cost (lunch & materials included):
IAMU Members: $850
Non-Members: $1,000


Participants must bring:
• A valid photo ID
• Proper PPE (FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
• The most current IAMU O&M and Emergency Plan

👉 Register today to secure your spot:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

​Questions?
Contact Nick Vandegriff at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Ankeny this April!