Roads Scholar Classes, ODOT

June 17; 7am-12pm and 12pm-3pm: Portland

7am-12pm: Drainage: Key to Roads that Last

Addresses the effects of water on roadways and how to deal with it. Covers culverts, troubleshooting, ditching, erosion and safety.

12pm-4pm: RS-3 Paving Materials

Introduces key properties of aggregates and the various binders available for producing good paving material.

Register via the ODOT T2 Center. Questions? Contract Amber Glinski.

Environmental Summit, ODOT

July 7-8; All Day: Chemeketa Eola or Virtual via Zoom

Writing a Statement of Work, Oregon DAS

June 24, August 26 and October 13; all day: instructor-led virtual training

This class was developed for public entity procurement personnel and/or project management professionals interested in understanding the Statement of Work that sets the agency up for effective contract administration.

We'll use a statement of work writing guide to create a statement of work. This class will help you determine likely weak points, questions to ask, and how to improve your statement of work. The class will also provide valuable writing tips, pointers on the use of terms such as shall-must-may-will, and steps in writing a statement of work. 

In 2026, this class will be offered on June 24, August 26 and October 13.

Register via Workday. Questions? Contact Kevin Doellefeld.

Note: This training is required for certain project staff working on federal-aid projects. Review the training requirements to determine if you must take this training.

Questions about training requirements? Contact ODOTcertification@odot.oregon.gov.

2026 Nondiscrimination Courses, ODOT Office of Engagement & Civil Rights

Multiple dates; 10:00-11:00am: Online Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Join the ODOT Office of Engagement & Civil Rights for a series of trainings relating to nondiscrimination.

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Contract Administration Training Certificate, DAS Procurement

Self-paced virtual training

Did you know project staff working on consultant selection procurements for federal-aid projects are required to complete the DAS Contract Administration Training Certificate? If you haven’t taken this course, or haven’t taken it recently, we recommend taking this course in Workday Learning. The DAS Contract Administration Training Certificate consists of 10 self-paced modules and provides basic procurement training necessary for administering public contracts. Questions? Contact DAS Training.

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Introduction to Utility Coordination for Highway Projects, National Highway Institute

Self-paced virtual training

Every State highway agency participates in construction projects that include accommodation and relocation of utilities along public rights-of-way. Utility Coordination for Highway Projects considers how communication, cooperation, and coordination between transportation agencies and utility companies can mitigate or avoid common challenges.

Participants learn about regulatory requirements for both public and private utilities, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and their own State's Utility Accommodation Policy. By putting these lessons into practice, utility-related complications in many cases can be predicted and mitigated at the most appropriate stage of project development, which can reduce potential negative impacts to timeline and budget.

After completing this course, you will be able to:   

• Explain the importance of early and effective cooperation, communication, and coordination of utility-related activities throughout a project's lifecycle.
• Identify successful techniques that could be used to avoid or mitigate utility challenges throughout the project development and delivery process.
• Explain the major impacts of identified conflicts or issues on the schedule or budget of a project.

Register via NHI.

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