Department of Transportation (DOT) Funded Hazmat Train-the-Trainer Courses

Free U.S. DOT-Funded Hazmat Train-the-Trainer Course

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and HazMat Safety Consulting have partnered to deliver a completely free, U.S. Department of Transportation-funded Hazmat Train-the-Trainer program.

This curriculum is developed and led by former U.S. DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulators — bringing real-world experience directly to you at zero cost.

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A Federally Funded Opportunity You Can’t Afford to Miss

No travel. No tuition. No catch —just a nationally recognized, 100% online course from an accredited state college, designed to give you the ability to train your own team to full DOT compliance.

Train-the-Trainer Course 2026 Sessions

Course Description: An effective training program is crucial for hazmat employees to ensure they use and implement the highest level of safety in the industry. This online Train-the-Trainer course blends industry knowledge and adult-learning philosophies to prepare the student to become a Hazmat Trainer, including:

  • Hazmat General Awareness & Global Systems
  • How to perform a Hazmat Needs Assessment for your company
  • Adults learning philosophies and training plans
  • Course development and delivery
Start DateEnd DateRegistration
January 12, 2026February 9, 2026Registration closed
April 13, 2026May 11, 2026Register today
July 6, 2026August 3, 2026Register today

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Safety Managers & EHS Directors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Training Coordinators
  • Supervisors in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, warehousing, energy, and chemical sectors

If your organization ships, handles, or packages hazardous materials, this course turns you into your organization’s go-to compliance expert.

What You’ll Be Able to Do After Course Completion

  • Confidently interpret and apply DOT’s 49 CFR 172.704 training requirements
  • Design and deliver effective, compliant hazmat training programs
  • Perform internal training needs assessments
  • Master hazard classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation
  • Build DOT-ready training records that hold up during inspections and audits
  • Apply proven adult-learning techniques that truly change on-the-job behavior

Why Companies Are Enrolling Their Teams Right Now

  • Avoid $10,000–$200,000+ DOT fines with proper employee training
  • Stop paying expensive outside trainers year after year
  • Build a stronger safety culture with internal champions
  • Earn a recognized credential from an accredited college — at absolutely no cost

Ready to Become Your Organization’s Hazmat Training Expert?

Yes please. Reserve my free seat.Register Today

Questions?

Contact us at 800-981-4914 or info@hazmatsafety.com