Career Details

Pupil Transportation Specialist

Description

Certifying Organization

National Association for Pupil Transportation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Professional Transportation Planner

Certifying Organization

Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Responsible Care Auditor

Certifying Organization

Board of Environmental Health and Safety Auditor Certification

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

LEED AP Neighborhood Development

Certifying Organization

Green Business Certification Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

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