What You'll Learn
Gain practical skills in fecal sludge management—from planning and treatment to reuse. Learn scalable solutions for non-sewered sanitation and resource recovery in WASH systems.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedThis specialized course provides a comprehensive understanding of fecal sludge management (FSM) for non-sewered sanitation systems. It equips WASH professionals, engineers, and planners with the technical, institutional, and operational knowledge needed to design, implement, and manage effective FSM systems. Participants will explore safe containment, emptying, transport, treatment, and reuse solutions, with a focus on sustainability, health, and environmental protection.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Urban and rural sanitation engineers
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Environmental health officers and WASH professionals
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Government and utility officials
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NGO and development program managers
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Researchers and sanitation policy advisors
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves community health and safety through effective FSM systems.
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Ensures cost-effective, scalable sanitation solutions for growing populations.
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Strengthens reputation as a leader in sustainable sanitation management.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for careers in public health and environmental sectors.
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Supports advancement into senior planning, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion innovative and sustainable FSM initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand key concepts in fecal sludge management and its importance in non-sewered areas
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Design and plan FSM systems across the sanitation value chain
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Evaluate treatment and reuse options for fecal sludge
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Assess institutional roles, policy frameworks, and private sector engagement in FSM
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Apply tools for resource recovery, environmental sustainability, and health protection
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Fecal Sludge Management (FSM)
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Overview of FSM and the sanitation service chain
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Characteristics of fecal sludge and design implications
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FSM in urban and peri-urban contexts
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Challenges in non-sewered sanitation and on-site systems
Module 2: Planning and Design of FSM Systems
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Sanitation planning frameworks and service delivery models
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Tools for assessing sludge quantities and qualities
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Infrastructure options for collection, conveyance, and treatment
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Institutional roles and public-private partnerships in FSM
Module 3: Treatment Technologies for Fecal Sludge
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Overview of treatment options (drying beds, anaerobic digestion, co-treatment, etc.)
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Selection criteria for technologies in different contexts
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Decentralized vs. centralized treatment approaches
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Innovations in low-cost and scalable FSM solutions
Module 4: Resource Recovery and Safe Reuse
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Circular economy and reuse of treated sludge (compost, fuel, building materials)
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Quality standards and health considerations in reuse
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Market development and business models for resource recovery
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Case studies: successful FSM reuse initiatives
Module 5: Implementation, Monitoring & Sustainability
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FSM project lifecycle: implementation, operations, and M&E
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Health and environmental safeguards in FSM systems
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Monitoring tools, indicators, and digital technologies
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Developing an FSM action plan for your context
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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