University of Illinois-FGI Online 2026
CQA Course | No Exam

Advance your expertise in geosynthetics quality assurance with the University of Illinois–Flexible Geomembrane Institute’s live online CQA Course & Certification. This comprehensive five-part program delivers practical, industry-focused training on manufacturing quality assurance, subgrade preparation, factory and field construction quality control, and post-installation maintenance with leak detection. Led by recognized experts from academia and industry, each session combines standards-focused instruction, real-world inspection practices, and proven testing methodologies to ensure reliable geomembrane performance across the project lifecycle.

Participants may earn up to 7.5 PDH and complete an online certification exam demonstrating professional competency in geomembrane QA/QC. Designed for engineers, regulators, consultants, contractors, and facility owners, this course provides the technical knowledge and defensible documentation practices needed to achieve compliant installations, extend liner service life, and protect critical infrastructure. Register to strengthen your credentials, expand your professional impact, and stay at the forefront of geomembrane quality assurance.

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Meet your instructors

Eddie Weiser
Eddie Weiser is an expert in the field of geomembrane welding and is frequently asked to consult with industry professionals and academics in such matters, including the analysis of welding defects. Eddie has been working at Leister Technologies AG since 2013 and has been heavily involved with the development and launch of several geomembrane welding machines. This work has taken Eddie all over the world where valuable insights and knowledge has been exchanged in all aspects of geomembrane welding.
Gus Fauci
Gus Fauci has over 29 years of welding, testing and training experience in the geosynthetic industry. He has more than 10 million square feet of installation experience including geomembranes, geotextiles, and geocomposite. Gus provides testing and technical support with numerous types of materials, such as establishing welding specifications for material manufacturers. Gus has conducted advanced training workshops for thousands of technicians and CQA personnel and proctored hundreds of Certified Welding Technician Certifications for the liner industry.
Dr. Timothy D. Stark
Dr. Timothy D. Stark is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with an expertise in Geotechnical Engineering. He is the Technical Director of the FGI, which is an industry sponsored research organization investigating the advantage and disadvantages of geomembranes for containment and seepage applications. His research interests include the performance of geomembranes and stability of geosynthetic lined slopes.

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