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Work zone safety training

2026 Work Zone Safety Training

Traffic Control Supervisor – In-person training only

We'll provide three Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) classes at MnDOT’s Shoreview training center. The two-day certification course is designed for traffic control supervisors who will work on Minnesota state projects. Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the TCS exam, you'll fulfill the language contained in MnDOT's Traffic Control Supervisor Special Provision 2563.

We strongly recommend attendees have a minimum of two years traffic control experience before registering for this class.

• Training dates and registration information
  • We now accept credit card payment for registration fees.
  • Registration is limited to five students per company, per class.

Other options to obtain Traffic Control Supervisor certification

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) provides multiple Minnesota-specific Traffic Control Technician and Supervisor virtual and in-person classes. You must complete both the Minnesota-specific Technician and Supervisor classes as well as obtain ATSSA’s certification to fulfill the language contained in MnDOT’s traffic control special provision.

• ATSSA’s training registration information

MnDOT Traffic Control Supervisor Recertification

In-person classroom is not available

We'll provide three e-learning Traffic Control Supervisor Recertification courses. Lake Superior College will accept registrations for this course. Recertification is only available during the week you are registered. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) recertifications are completed through ATSSA.

• Training dates and registration information
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification expiration dates
• MnDOT’s Traffic Control Supervisor Recertification website

Traffic Control Overview

Virtual only – zero cost – Microsoft Teams

This one-day course is an introduction to MnDOT’s Traffic Control Supervisor training. This is not a certification course and does not fulfill MnDOT’s traffic control supervisor language contained in the traffic control special provision. The course is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

• Traffic Control Overview training website

Flagger Train the Trainer

In-person training only

We'll provide four Flagger Train the Trainer classes at MnDOT’s Shoreview Training Center. This is not a flagging class, but a course used to qualify contractor's personnel to train their employees to act as flaggers on MnDOT construction projects. We recommend supervisors, lead workers, or individuals capable to deliver training attend. We do not provide a virtual training option.

• Training dates and registration (registration fees are paid to Minnesota Asphalt Paving Association)
  • Flagger Trainer’s Qualification expiration dates
  • MnDOT’s Flagger Train the Trainer website

Contact

• Angie Gustafson
  612-546-6132

If you need an ASL, or a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format please contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 (711 or 1-800-627-3529 for MN Relay). If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us.