Online Training & Certification

Assistant Traffic Control Manager (ATCM)

Certification Period: 2 Years
Cost: Free

Required certification for individuals working on NDOT-administered projects.

Topics include:

• Work zone fundamentals
• Temporary traffic control devices
• Work zone inspection
• Contractor and personnel responsibilities
• Liability requirements

Additional Information:

• Advanced Temporary Traffic Control NDOT Certificate or ATSSA equivalent also fulfills this requirement.
• Participants should retain proof of certification for field verification.
• We recommend taking notes while reviewing the videos, as access to the videos and instructional modules will be unavailable once the certification exam has started.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Erosion & Sediment Control Installer

Certification Period: 5 Years
Cost: Free

Designed for personnel responsible for installation of erosion and sediment control measures on NDOT-administered projects.

Topics include:

• NDOT plan reading
• Installation requirements
• Maintenance requirements
• Erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs)
• Good housekeeping practices

Additional Information:

• Successful completion also provides a temporary six-month inspector certification.
• Visit the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Environmental Section web page for more resources and information.
• NDOT Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices
• This course works best when accessed using the Chrome web browser. If you have questions about course navigation or experience technical difficulties, please contact NE LTAP at 402-472-5748. Course videos are displayed below the module listings. Videos may begin muted; if so, use the audio icon in the lower-left corner of the video player to enable sound.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector (Recertification)

Certification Period: 5 Years
Cost: Free

Online recertification course for previously certified inspectors. Designed for NDOT construction site operators, supervisors, and managers who will be conducting or assisting with construction stormwater site inspections.

Topics include:

• Stormwater permit requirements
• Erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMP's)
• Good housekeeping and pollution prevention BMPs
• Inspection and maintenance procedures
• SWPPP management

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

NDOT Flagger Certification --> Online | Certification | 2-Year

Certification Period: 2 Years

Required certification for individuals performing flagging operations on NDOT-administered projects.

Contractors wishing to administer flagger certification in a classroom setting should email NDOT.Const-Flagger-ATCMAdmin@nebraska.gov to request instructor authorization. The email should include the instructor name, company name, and a copy of the instructor's flagger certification card. (Instructors must have taken and passed the Flagger Certification test.)

Topics include:

• Temporary traffic control zones
• Traffic control devices
• Worker safety
• Traffic management practices

Additional Information:

• Participants should carry proof of certification while working.
• NDOT employees should seek flagger certification through a supervisor before taking this course. 
• We recommend taking notes while reviewing the videos, as access to the videos and instructional modules will be unavailable once the certification exam has started.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Asphalt Field Technician I & II 

This training is designed for field inspection of asphalt paving and includes two training videos (approximately 2 hours each and completed at your own pace), a pretest, and a proctored online certification exam.

Please review the Registration section before beginning, as it contains important training and exam details.

Information for this is available through the Nebraska Department of Transportation under the Flexible Pavements Section on the NDOT Materials page. Find it here:  https://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/materials/. 

Registration: Sorry, there are no sessions currently available. Please email Jacob Reynolds at NDOT with questions or comments. 

Asphalt Laboratory Testing Technician 

Training focused on laboratory testing procedures and quality assurance for asphalt materials. Provides training information and direct contacts to register for the hands-on Laboratory Testing Technician Training.

Information for this course is available through the Nebraska Department of Transportation under the Flexible Pavements Section on the NDOT Materials page. Find it here:  https://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/materials/. 

Registration: Sorry, there are no sessions currently available. Please email Jacob Reynolds at Nebraska Department of Transportation with questions or comments. 

Maturity Method Field Monitoring 

The maturity method is a simple technique used to predict concrete strength in place of conventional cylinder testing. Certification is required for all individuals using the maturity method.

Individuals certified in NDOT Maturity Method Field Monitoring will understand the basic principles, terminology, and application of the maturity method. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to install monitoring wires, use instrumentation to track concrete placement temperatures, calculate the Time-Temperature Factor (TTF), and document test data.

Topics include:

• Monitoring concrete temperatures
• Instrument setup
• Time-Temperature Factor calculations
• Data documentation procedures

Additional Information:

• Please note: The training video demonstrates the maturity monitoring process but does not reflect all current instrumentation and newer technologies available for maturity monitoring. However, the overall process remains the same.
• The video references SiteManager for data entry; however, AASHTOWare Project (AWP) is now the materials data management system. Data entry procedures remain similar, but users should enter maturity test data using the Agency View in AWP.
• An updated version of the training video is currently in development.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Hazardous Materials Review (HMR) 101

Hazardous Materials Review (HMR) web training is intended for engineers, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysts, consultants, new NDOT staff, and existing NDOT leadership and management employees.

The purpose of the HMR 101 course is to introduce learners to the value of the Hazardous Materials Review process in project design decisions and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Course objectives include:

• Reviewing the approved HMR Guidance with practitioners, including the qualifications of an environmental professional.
• Building understanding and awareness of the role Hazardous Materials Reviews play in project delivery and why they are required.
• Presenting foundational information on how NDOT staff identify potential hazardous materials concerns as part of advance planning and environmental documentation during project development.
• Explaining how HMR findings may support project alternative selection when applicable.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Hazardous Materials Review (HMR) 201

Advanced hazardous materials review training for personnel seeking prequalification and certification.

Prerequisite: Completion of HMR 101

Topics include:

• Provide details about the different types of HMRs, how to determine level of review, and provide a more thorough understanding of the role HMRs have in project delivery.
• Reinforce the approved HMR guidance, including the qualifications of an environmental professional and utilizing junior staff.
• Deliver expectations for database review and visual reconnaissance documentation. 
• Help identify potential existing hazardous material concerns and when applicable facilitate project alternative selection. 

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Vista Heavy Equipment Training

Online heavy equipment training available through Vista Training Inc.

Heavy Equipment courses include:

• OSHA Excavation Safety Orientation
• Motor Grader Operation & Safety

Video library courses include:

• Backhoe Loader Safe Operating Techniques
• Crawler Excavator Safe Operating Techniques
• Dozer Safety, Maintenance and Operation
• Wheel Loader Operating Techniques
• Motor Grader Snowplow
• Motor Grader New Construction
• Motor Grader Operating Tips
• Roadside Mowing (Right-of-Way Mowing Safety)

Additional Information:

• Workforce Development funding may be available.
• Nebraska Local Public Agencies and NDOT districts should contact Nebraska LTAP for access details.

Registration: Register through Nebraska LTAP.

Nebraska APWA & Nebraska LTAP Lunch & Learn Series

Monthly webinar sessions offered September through March covering a variety of Nebraska transportation topics.

Topics may include:

• Transportation operations
• Safety initiatives
• Engineering practices
• Emerging technologies
• Local transportation updates

View upcoming webinars and register online.

GIS Technician Certification Program (Southeast Community College)

Online Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training offered through Southeast Community College.

Program benefits:

• Workforce Development funding may be available for eligible Local Public Agency employees
• Flexible online learning
• Technical skill development in GIS applications

Registration: Contact Nebraska LTAP to learn more about program requirements and application details.