Renewal and Special Programs by APA
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. IMSA RENWAL PRICES INCREASED!
Need RENEWAL HOURS and don't want to sit through the same old boring programs?
🔄 Renewals & Special Programs
Flexible options for renewing Traffic Signal Technician and Traffic Signal Inspector certifications.
These programs are designed to reinforce core knowledge, strengthen real-world skills, and provide practical continuing education options that align with the Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies training path.
🎯 Which Option Is Right for You?
Need a broad traffic signal refresher?
Start with Signals 101.
Work in inspection, supervision, or quality control?
Take a look at Signal Inspector 101.
Need Work Zone-related renewal hours?
Explore our IMSA Work Zone Safety & FDOT TTC options, including a free online option.
🚦 Signals 101
A Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies
Signals 101 provides a practical overview of how traffic signal systems function and how the individual pieces work together in the field. It is a strong option for newer technicians, experienced professionals looking for a refresher, and certification holders needing renewal education.
Perfect for:
- New traffic signal technicians
- Experienced technicians needing a refresher
- Technicians completing renewal education
- Inspectors who want to reinforce signal-system fundamentals
What You'll Explore
- PPE & electrical safety
- Signal components, wiring & field equipment
- Detection systems
- Phasing, timing & intersection logic
- Cabinet layout & equipment fundamentals
- Fundamental troubleshooting concepts
- How the individual pieces work together at a real-world intersection
Why consider it for renewal?
Signals 101 reinforces core traffic signal knowledge while providing an opportunity to revisit fundamental concepts, terminology, system operation, and current field practices.
🕵️ Signal Inspector 101
A Guide to Traffic Signal Technologies – Inspector Track
Signal Inspector 101 takes the traffic signal system from an inspection perspective — focusing not only on what equipment is installed, but how an inspector evaluates installation quality, documentation, compliance, and field conditions.
Designed for:
- Traffic signal inspectors
- Field supervisors
- Senior technicians
- Professionals transitioning into inspection roles
- Certification holders seeking inspection-focused renewal education
Topics Include
- Inspector roles & responsibilities
- Installation checks & construction inspections
- Plan set reviews & documentation
- QC/QA processes
- Cabinet, wiring & grounding evaluation
- Field-condition assessment
- FDOT-leaning workflows & practical inspection scenarios
Why consider it for renewal?
The program reinforces inspection accuracy, documentation, field evaluation, quality control, and compliance-related skills while strengthening the technical knowledge used by traffic signal inspectors.
🦺 IMSA Work Zone Safety Renewal Options
Florida uses FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) instead of IMSA Work Zone Safety, so we've gathered several renewal alternatives for students outside Florida who still need Work Zone-related continuing education hours.
🎉 Free Online Option
NHI: Maintenance of Traffic for Technicians
Course Code: 133116
Format: Web-Based
Hours: 5 Hours
Cost: $0
Other Hours That May Be Used Toward Work Zone Renewal
- OSHA 10 – applicable hours may be used
- OSHA 30 – applicable hours may be used
- 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 exclusively from IMSA-branded courses — relevant continuing education may qualify.
- These options may provide renewal education for both Technician and Inspector certification levels, depending on the applicable renewal requirements.
Not sure which renewal option fits your certification?
Reach out to us 😊 We’re happy to help you review your options and point you in the right direction.