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

Contact for all NHI courses: NHI, 703-235-0534, NHITraining@dot.gov

FHWA Workshops

Engaging the Private Sector in Freight Planning
- Executive Summary
  
  Contact: Jocelyn Jones, 410-962-2486, Jocelyn.Jones@dot.gov
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: Chip Millard, 202-366-4415, Chip.Millard@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: Chip Millard, 202-366-4415, Chip.Millard@dot.gov

Training for Leaders (Senior Management and Executives)

Engaging the Private Sector in Freight Planning Executive Summary
Integrating Freight in the Transportation Planning Process Executive Summary
Keeping the Global Supply Chain Moving [video and transcript].
Planning for Progress Video

Other Available Training Opportunities

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy courses on Intermodal Transportation, Operations, and Logistics
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Training Opportunities
- Online Courses
- On-Site Education