Online Training for Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems Are Now Available at Coggno, a leading provider of Learning Management Systems

CAMPBELL, CA, August 06, 2011

Coggno, a leading provider of Learning Management Systems (LMS), is very pleased to offer courses in Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems. These courses are for owners and personnel of Underground Storage Tank facilities, who are defined as Class A, B and C UST Operators, to meet the 2005 Energy Policy Act requiring all UST facilities to have registered and certified UST Operators in all three classes by August of 2012.

Class C UST Operators are individuals assigned or designated to respond and handle emergency situations involving underground storage systems. Class A/B UST Operators are individuals who are required to be on-site during operating hours at their respective UST facilities, and making sure Class C Operators are trained, registered and certified. By August 8, 2012, individuals designated as Class UST Operators should be trained either by their Class A/B UST Operators or by an approved third-party vendor. (Note: Some states do not approve third-party vendors, please check this link for a state-by-state listing: http://usttraining.com/ustresources.html)

The Class A/B and Class C UST Operator Training courses cover the following topics:

Class A/B UST Operator:
- Basic UST Technology
- Release Detection
- Release Response
- Spill Containment
- Overfill Prevention
- Corrosion Protection
- Required Paperwork
- Operation and Maintenance Plan

Class C UST Operator:
- Hazards of Petroleum
- Dispensers
- Deliveries
- Emergencies
- Tank Monitor Alarms

These online courses are available on demand, 24/7, and at the learner's convenience. System requirements to enroll for these courses include a computer with high-speed internet, flash player and computer speakers. The learners also need to pass an exam after the course to determine the knowledge they have acquired. A printable Certificate of Completion is emailed to learners who successfully passed the said exam.

The Class A/B and Class C UST Operator training at Coggno are authored by leading industry experts in underground storage tank systems.
- USTTraining is a team of experts who have been in the business for at least 20 years. For more information, please visit http://www.USTTraining.com.
- Tanknology is one of the largest providers of UST compliance solutions in the world. They have offices scattered across the United States, making sure that all cities and localities are served. Please visit their website http://www.tanknology.com for more details.

To get started, simply visit the Coggno Marketplace, http://coggno.com/onlinetraining/index, and you'll be certified in no time. In addition, USTTraining offers 10%-20% discounts (specific to a state) by giving away coupons for a limited time. Big discounts are given for bulk purchases.

Coggno Learning Management System enables all types of organizations to use technology to provide educational services through high-quality online curricula that are universally accessible. Coggno's executive team and advisors deliver content and relevant training through state-of-the art technology that allows participants to interact with the educational vehicle. For more information, please visit Coggno's web site http://coggno.com/