Career Details

Certified Director of Safety

Description

Certified Director of Safety (CDS) is for individuals with five years experience in the safety field or, four years in the safety field with a 4-year college degree. Candidates must serve as full-time administrators demonstrating their capability of handling a position which involves establishing programs and policies, setting standards, developing materials, and providing leadership to achieve the goals set. The certification includes two exams: Motor Fleet Safety Basics (Testing option available) and Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs.

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

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? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Safety Supervisor

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Community Transit Manager

Certifying Organization

Community Transportation Association of America

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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