Training and Certification

Bridge inspectors evaluate a metal beam The Oregon Department of Transportation's Construction Training Program provides training and certification for inspectors, technicians and laboratories working on ODOT projects. For more information, please see the resource pages below.

Technician Certification
Inspector Certification
Laboratory Certification

If you are external to ODOT, you will need to create a Workday Learning account here, to view or enroll in our courses.

Construction materials technician training is provided through APAO, OCAPA, and ACI.

If your certification is expiring, you may also challenge an exam by registering here.

ODOT is committed to providing equal access to our training for all participants. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation, complete an Accommodation Request form at least 7 days prior to a class or exam. Email the completed form to our team at odotconstructiontraining@odot.oregon.gov.

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Inspector Certification Training – This training is tailored for highway construction inspection by ODOT, consultants, and local agencies. Certification is available for Bridge, Drilled Shaft, Environmental, General, Asphalt Concrete Pavement, ADA Curb Ramp and Traffic Signal inspection.

Contractor Certification Training - This training is for contractors working on ODOT construction highway projects. Certification is available for Erosion and Sediment Control Manager and ADA Curb Ramp Contractor.

Technician Certification Training – This training is for technicians who perform material testing in the field for ODOT construction projects. This training is provided through a partnership with Asphalt Concrete Institute (ACI), Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon (APAO) and Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA).

Laboratory Certification Program – Ensure that laboratories consistently provide quality test results.

Certification Database – Shows current certifications for inspectors and technicians.

We provide other training sessions, meetings, and workshops to help improve your skills while working on construction projects. These are offered throughout the year.

Annual Inspector Workshop

Includes presentations by technical experts to address questions when applying the specifications to construction inspection. This is an information sharing workshop for experienced inspectors.

Annual RE Meeting

Share statewide perspectives on current construction project management issues and vision for the future. (ODOT-only)

CAT II for Quality Assurance

Provides fundamental training in CAT II materials for QCCSes to prepare for CAT II certification. (ODOT-only)

Contract Administration Workshop

Provides training and information-sharing. This is to improve and maintain statewide consistency in administration of state and federal aid funded construction projects. The workshop provides topics covering ODOT's procedures and processes.

Erosion and Sediment Control Manager

Trains construction contractor staff members performing Erosion and Sediment Control Manager services on construction contracts. Individuals must pass an exam either by taking the training or challenging the exam.

FHWA Contract Administration Core Curriculum

Provided by the Federal Highway Administration. Explains basic federal aid requirements. Promotes awareness of FHWA policy. Facilitates familiarity with changes in the Contract Administration Core Curriculum manual. Allows supervised practice activities using the manual to find information. Includes in-class exercises and case studies. Participants work with the Contract Administration Core Curriculum manual and learn how to best use it as a daily resource.

Pavement Forum

Provides annual feedback/updates to ODOT personnel about pavement-related issues from the previous construction season. Projected issues for the upcoming construction season are discussed as well.

Quality Control Compliance Specialists Workshop

This is an annual workshop for individuals who perform quality control compliance. Information focuses on issues related to ensuring that quality control is performed at the highest level on construction projects. (ODOT-only)

Structure Coatings Inspector Workshop

Teaches basic knowledge and skills required to be a paint inspector on a structure coating project. Ensures consistent inspection and quality compliance with the plans and specifications. This class is offered each spring before coating projects start.

Survey Fundamentals

Familiarizes inspectors with the basics of surveying related to construction operations. The class is not intended to teach inspectors how to be surveyors. It provides tools for inspectors to validate that the contractor has staked the project to match the plans.

Traffic Control Supervisor / Technician (Full Cert) and Traffic Control Supervisor / Technician (Recert)

Trains internal ODOT employees with the fundamental principles of setting up and taking down work zones. Participants will also learn to read and understand construction traffic control plans. Successful completion of the course and the associated exam are required. The participant will be certified as a Traffic Control Technician AND as a Flagger for Oregon highway projects. For those external to ODOT, you may become certified through Evergreen Safety Council.

Contract Plans Reading Demo - Digital in Workday

Digital Demo Course in Workday that gives a high level demo of how to read ODOT Contract Plans.

Contract Plans Reading Basics - Digital in Workday

Digital Course in Workday that gives instruction on how to read ODOT Contract Plans.

2025 Construction Labor and Compliance training

Part 1 on YouTube
Part 2 on YouTube

Before you may view or enroll in an ODOT training class, you must first set up a Workday Learning Account . The ODOT construction training season runs from November to May with registration available in early September. The ADA Curb Ramp Inspector/Contractor and the Traffic Signal Inspector Certifications are available online digitally throughout the season. To view classes and dates please refer to the Inspector Certification Training page.