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Fall 2026 Transit Management Certificate Program

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Transit & Paratransit Management Certificate Program, available in 100% online format to accommodate diverse learning needs across the industry.

Offered by the University of the Pacific, this well-established, seven-day certificate program has supported the professional growth of over 4,500 participants nationwide. This curriculum equips current and future transit leaders with practical tools and strategic insight, covering core management competencies essential to success in public transit and paratransit settings.

Who Should Attend: 
Any transit and paratransit employees who wish to become supervisors or managers.
Current managers, department heads and new hires who have little or no formal management training or experience in public transit and paratransit.    
Existing managers who would like to enrich their management skills.

Program Benefits: 
Program topics provide key management and industry essentials for transportation professionals. 
Gain a thorough understanding of what it takes to be a successful transportation manager. 
Learn basic principles of transit regulations and mandates, management, marketing, risk management, human resources, operations, budgeting and leadership.

Program Format: 
Each course is broken into three hours of self-paced preparatory online learning and three hours of a online live session with the instructor to discuss, debate, and internalize the learning. Live sessions run from 8:30AM~12:00PM (PST).

Program Cost & Scholarships: 
$ 2,995 including all materials 
Many of our partnering agencies offer Tuition Reimbursement programs internally. Please reach out to your HR department for more information. 

Caltrans Scholarship (for participants in California) If eligible, you may receive up to $1,400 – please see the link below for application. 

RTAP Scholarship (countrywide through their state RTAP) are also available for eligible applications – please contact your RTAP manager (RTAP manager directory link)

Other internal scholarships or tuition reimbursement programs may be available from your agency. Please contact your HR department for more information. JUSTIFICATION LETTER DOWNLOAD

COURSE TOPICS
Overview of Transit Legislation, Regulation, and Policy
Marketing Through Customer Service
Legal Issues in Employee Relations 
Effective Communication Skills
Principles of Transit Budgeting and Finance 
Strategic Thinking
Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness

COURSE DATES 
Online Cohort 1 – Seven Thursdays (August 20~November 12) 
Online Cohort 2 – Seven Wednesdays (September 23~December 9)
 
If you miss any classes, you can schedule a make up class with another cohort (current or future) – fees may be applicable if transferred more than once. If you have any questions, please contact us at westgate@pacific.edu
 
 
Download Program Brochure
 
Caltrans Scholarship Application
 
Register Now (Space is limited)
If you miss any classes, you can schedule a make up class with another cohort (current or future) – fees may be applicable if transferred more than once. If you have any questions, please contact us at westgate@pacific.edu
 
Caltrans Scholarship Application
Download Program Brochure
Register Now (Space is limited)