2026 Spring Semester - PW Specialist Certificate

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 27, 2026.

Information for the upcoming session: Registration opens Feb 9, 2026 through Feb 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, with classes starting the week of Mar 16, 2026. The Instructor name, time and days the classes are being conducted are provided in this class schedule.

Semester is scheduled to start the week of Mar 16, 2026.

We have 14 classes to offer.  They run 12 weeks, all online and each class is a total of $175.00 (per class, plus $5 Administrative Fee). No additional costs for books supplies or transportation.  The fee can be paid online with credit card or mail a check prior to the semester start date.

If you have questions, please contact Lory Warren, MSA Education Director at MSAeducation@mainsupt.com.  To register, please go to https://www.mainsupt.com/pw-specialist-certificate and select the course(s) you wish to take. 

Courses Available 

• Introduction to Public Works (prerequisite for all classes)

• Asphalt and Concrete Cement

• Concrete Structures and Inspections**

• Contract Administration in Public Works

• Cost Estimating and Construction Math**

• Public Works Inspection

• Municipal and Urban Trees

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

• OSHA for Public Works

• Pavement Preservation

• Plans Interpretation

• Street Construction and Maintenance

• Supervision

• Traffic Control Standards, Practices & Policies

**Prerequisites:

• Cost Estimating and Construction Math: The Cost Estimating portion of this course will involve reviewing construction plans. Completion of the "Plans Interpretation" course, or experience viewing construction plans prior to taking this course is highly recommended.

• Concrete Structures and Inspections: The "Public Works Inspection" class is a prerequisite to this class.

For more information: 

Contact Education Director Lory Warren at MSAeducation@mainsupt.com or  visit the MSA webpage at https://www.mainsupt.com/pw-specialist-certificate.