Career Details

Certified Community Transit Manager

Description

CCTM status marks the greatest performance and highest efficiency in the community transportation industry; it is proof of the ability to manage a comprehensive and dynamic community transportation system.<br>The program is built around a rigorous professional exam, for which CTAA offers a two-day study class.

Certifying Organization

Community Transportation Association of America

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? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Director of Safety

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Safety Supervisor

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Cargo Security Professional

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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