APA Special Programs
Take your career in traffic signal technology to the next level with APA's Special Programs — a curated series of hands-on training courses designed for technicians, inspectors, and engineers at every stage. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for advanced certification, these programs deliver practical knowledge, real-world scenarios, and essential skills.
Need RENEWAL HOURS and don't want to sit through the same old boring programs?
Renewals & Special Programs
Use these programs to renew ANY Traffic Signal Technician or Traffic Signal Inspector certification.
These options meet renewal criteria, reinforce core skills, and align with the Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies training path.
Jump to: Signals 101 | Signal Inspector 101 | NEMA TS1 Cabinet Troubleshooting | IMSA Work Zone Safety & FDOT TTC Options
🚦 Signals 101 – A Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies
Perfect for:
New technicians, technicians renewing, and inspectors needing foundational refreshers.
What you'll learn:
- PPE & electrical safety
- Signal components, wiring & field equipment
- Detection systems, phasing, timing, and intersection logic
- Cabinet layout & fundamentals of troubleshooting
- How it all works together for real-world intersections
Why it qualifies for IMSA renewal:
Comprehensive reinforcement of core IMSA knowledge blocks with updated best practices.
🕵️ Signal Inspector 101 – A Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies (Inspector Track)
Designed for:
Inspectors, field supervisors, senior technicians, and anyone stepping into inspection roles.
Topics include:
- Inspector roles & responsibilities
- Installation checks & construction inspections
- Plan set reviews & documentation
- QC/QA processes
- Cabinet, wiring, grounding, and field evaluation
- FDOT-leaning workflows & real-world inspection scenarios
Why it qualifies for IMSA renewal:
Strengthens inspection accuracy, documentation, and compliance — aligned with IMSA inspector competencies.
🔧 NEMA TS1 Cabinet Troubleshooting (Hands-On + Theory)
Best for:
Technicians renewing their certifications who need deeper cabinet experience.
Focus areas:
- NEMA TS1 cabinet layout & components
- Load switches, flashers, conflict monitors
- Troubleshooting common cabinet faults
- Understanding wiring diagrams & intersection logic
- Practical, scenario-based testing
Why it qualifies for IMSA renewal:
Meets technical competency refresh criteria and reinforces required troubleshooting skill sets.
🦺 IMSA Work Zone Safety Renewal Options
Florida uses FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) instead of IMSA Work Zone Safety, so we gathered renewal alternatives — including free options — for students outside Florida who still need Work Zone CEUs.
🎉 Free Option from NHI
NHI: National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training
Course Code: 133126A
Hours: 4.5 Hours (Web-Based)
Cost: $0
Other hours that count toward IMSA Work Zone renewal:
- OSHA 10 (partial hours apply)
- OSHA 30 (partial hours apply)
- FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) program hours
Helpful Reminders
- You may combine hours from multiple courses to meet renewal requirements.
- Hours do not have to come from IMSA-branded courses — content relevance is what matters.
- All courses above meet renewal criteria for both Technician & Inspector levels.