Certified Inspector Training

Earn the necessary credentials to meet the requirements as KDOT technicians, contractors, and consultants. The courses offer in-depth knowledge of specifications, testing procedures, and inspection techniques. Classes are taught both in-person at K-State Salina and online as appropriate.

NEW for Summer 2024 - Online Provisional Classes & Exams

This option is for newly hired individuals who need this provisional certification to do testing over the summer months. Included in this option are Aggregate Field, Aggregate Lab, Hardened Concrete Properties, Nuclear Gauge and Superpave Field.

Once you register someone for the provisional online class and exam they will have immediate access to the online material and can take the exam when ready, as long as it is completed prior to September 30, 2024. The performance exam is separate and will need to be completed within the upcoming training season or within one year of taking the written exam. The performance exam must be completed at K-State Salina. Once the written and performance exams have been completed, the certification will start on the date of the written exam, not the performance exam. The written exam is administered online at the student’s location and requires a supervisor or supervisor approved proctor. This option is not available for recertification.

The fee of the provisional online class includes the cost of the written exam. The performance exam will be a separate cost. Registration starts July 1, 2024.

CIT COURSE/EXAM PERIODS

Online classes and exams are listed below with their designated course period. The beginning date is when the updated class will open for registration each year with CanvasPro access immediately following. The end date is when the online course and subsequent exam(s) need to be completed. If the written and/or performance exams are not completed by the end of the course period, it will be necessary to start over when the new course rolls out.

For the classes with a course period of October thru September there will be several in person classes offered each season**. Make sure to check when the written and performance testing and/or field days are scheduled. There are no testing days offered thru the summer months. You will however, continue to have access to the online class thru September.

The proctor policy remains in place for all written exams that will be administered online and completed by the registrant at their location. While taking the exam, the registrant must have a proctor physically present (someone monitoring the exam that is not the test taker). Proctors must be registered and complete a Proctor Quiz at least 1 week before exam day. Please review the Proctoring Policy (located under Course and Exam Days - Online) and subsequent consequences for violating the policy.

• If you plan to be a proctor for your location, registration and taking a proctor quiz is necessary for the next season starting July 1, 2024. Individuals needing to register as a proctor and take the proctor quiz can do so here.
• Please review the Program Information page for full details on all policies.
• If you have questions email the program office at profed@k-state.edu.
• Dates and registration information are available on the Registration and Schedule page.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Kansas State University provides Certified Inspector Training courses to KDOT technicians, contractors, and consultants. The courses offer in-depth knowledge of specifications, testing procedures, and inspection techniques.

KDOT's Certified Inspector Training program has three primary objectives. They are to:

• Provide skilled and knowledgeable personnel to sample and test materials and to inspect construction operations.
• Promote uniformity and consistency in test and inspection activities.
• Promote trust, open communication, and equality of qualifications.