Training
The Freight Professional Development (FPD) Program provides targeted training to build the knowledge base and skills of freight transportation and planning professionals. The majority of training opportunities sponsored by the FPD program are available through the National Highway Institute (NHI), FHWA Headquarters and/or the FHWA Resource Center. These opportunities are available in a variety of formats, including courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Training opportunities are also offered by other organizations and links to these opportunities will be provided on this site whenever possible.
NHI Training Courses
FHWA Workshops
Training for Leaders (Senior Management and Executives)
Other Available Training Opportunities
NHI Training Courses
- Integrating Freight in the Transportation Planning Process Executive Summary
- Certificate of Accomplishment in Freight Management and Operations [PDF 101KB] - NHI offers a Certificate of Accomplishment in Freight Management and Operations to recognize individuals who have completed and achieved a passing grade in freight related courses. When bundled together, these complementary NHI courses enhance an individual's depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in the area of freight transportation.
Contact for all NHI courses: NHI, 703-235-0534, NHITraining@dot.gov
FHWA Workshops
- Engaging the Private Sector in Freight Planning
- Financing Freight Improvements - This workshop provides information on funding and financing multimodal freight improvement projects. It also presents examples of successful freight projects financing by state DOTs, MPOs, local agencies, and the private sector.
Contact: Crystal Jones, 202-366-2976, Crystal.Jones@dot.gov
- Freight Security Awareness (Flash 25MB (computer based)) - Opens in a pop-up window; you may need to disable any pop-up blockers.
Contact: Crystal Jones, 202-366-2976, Crystal.Jones@dot.gov
Training for Leaders (Senior Management and Executives)
Other Available Training Opportunities
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy courses on Intermodal Transportation, Operations, and Logistics
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Training Opportunities
PDF files can be viewed with the Acrobat® Reader®
You will need the Adobe Flash Player to view the Freight Security Awareness.
