News | July 29, 2003

National Drilling Association (NDA) Online Certification Courses

The National Drilling Association (NDA) is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers and affiliated members from the drilling industry representing the geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration sectors of this industry.

The NDA how offers online certification courses and exams. VertMarkets, Inc. has partnered with RedVector.com to bring these recognized certifications straight to your desktop. Below is the list and brief summary of certification courses associated with the NDA. Access these programs by clicking on the certification title. As a VertMarkets, Inc. subscriber you will receive a 5% discount on all RedVector learning programs. Simply use the coupon code: VertMarkets.

NDA Drilling Safety Guide – Certification
This online course reviews the National Drilling Association's Drilling Safety Guide and after successful completion, results in the NDA's Drilling Safety Certification. The guide has been prepared through the combined efforts of member delegations of the Diamond Core Drill Manufacturers Association (DCDMA), the National Drilling Association (NDA) and the National Ground Water Association – Drill Rig/Heavy Equipment Product Group and Safety Subcommittee (NGWA) and is published by the National Drilling Association (NDA) for the benefit of the drilling industries.

NDA Groundwater Knowledge - Certification
Successful completion of this course & exam results in the National Drilling Association's Groundwater Knowledge Certification. This course requires you to review the NDA's Driller Handbook, which is included as a PDF file download. The handbook provides up-to­-date information regarding drilling methods and well installation.

NDA Monitor Well Construction - Certification
Successful completion of this course & exam results in the National Drilling Association's Monitor Well Construction Certification. This course requires you to review the NDA's Driller Handbook, which is included as a PDF file download. The handbook provides up-to­-date information regarding drilling methods and well installation.