Public Works Specialist Certificate Program
Registration opens May 19, 2025.
|Online Courses
To earn the Public Works Specialist certificate you must complete 12 of the classes offered (or 6 of the classes for "Public Works Technician"). Upcoming session: Registration opens May 19, 2025 through Jun 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST, with classes starting the week of Jun 23, 2025.
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Registration opens May 19, 2025.
Online Courses
About the Event
Information for the upcoming session: Registration opens May 19, 2025 through June 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST, with classes starting the week of June 23, 2025. Registrations must be received before 5:00 PM on June 6, 2025 (registration received after 5PM PST will not be accepted). The Instructor name, time and days the classes are being conducted are in this class schedule. When you register for the class(es) of your choice, it is your responsibility to avoid conflict in the timing.
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MSA offers online courses to promote affordable education and information. The program has 14 difference courses.
The successful completion of 6 courses is needed to obtain the Public Works Technician Certificate.
The successful completion of 12 courses is needed to obtain the Public Works Specialist Certificate.
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Introduction to Public Works
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course is a prerequisite to Public Works Specialist Certificate program. Course Objectives: This course is a very brief thumbnail sketch of the many aspects to Public Works.
$150.00
Asphalt and Portland Cement
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This class covers design, construction, placement compaction and identification of defects and corrective measures.
$150.00
Concrete Structures & Insp.
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This is an advanced class covering the construction of concrete structures and the inspection of bridges, culverts from site preparation to steel placement, excavation, falsework, and the technology associated with them.
$150.00
Contract Administration
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course will enable you to identify terms, concepts and principles related to the contract administration process. It will give you skills to identify, prevent and correct contractual problems, issues and risks.
$150.00
Cost Est. & Construction Math
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course will provide you with the to put together estimates and calculate quantities. You will learn how to estimate time, materials, labor, and equipment needed to successfully complete Public Works Projects.
$150.00
Inspections
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
A course in Inspections is vital to a future as a Public Works Inspector. We cover the role of the Inspector and the relationship between the Inspector and the Contractor. We get into the specifics of plans, special provisions, standards, and contract specifications. This course also covers the topics of change orders, documentation and record keeping, prosecution of the work, and acceptance of contract work.
$150.00
Municipal and Urban Trees
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course covers the anatomy & physiology of trees, as well as cabling, soils management, root structure, and its effects on infrastructure. We teach you about irrigation, pruning, and fertilizing. This course will prepare you for the Tree Workers Certification Exam.
$150.00
NPDES
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
A course in overview of stormwater environmental issues in Public Works. Topics include Clean Water Act, EPA, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, watershed management and effect on water runoff. Construction Impact, Low Impact Designs, Maintenance Impacts, Enforcement Regulatory Authorities, and related issues.
$150.00
OSHA for Public Works
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course covers topics relevant to Public Works, such as excavation, trenches, tunnels, rock drilling, equipment, flammable vapors, and toxic substances. We also go into detail about the relationship between the employer and the employee as it relates to safety on the job.
$150.00
Pavement Preservation
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course is an introductory overview of the many different types of pavement preservation strategies.
$150.00
Plans Interpretation
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course will provide you with the information you need to be able to read and interpret plans for roadways, drainage ways, and related structures.
$150.00
Street Construction & Maint.
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course covers asphalt and concrete pavement construction and maintenance as well as budgeting, safety, and codes.
$150.00
Supervision
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course teaches you specific skills in how to lead. It teaches you skills in communications both written and oral, scheduling, training, corrective action, evaluations, and more.
$150.00
Traffic Control Standards
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Jun 06, 5:00 PM
This course will give you a great awareness and appreciation for the design and implementation of devices that protect the worker and the traveling public.
$150.00
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