Become an NTI Instructor
The National Transit Institute (NTI) develops and delivers high-quality training for the public transit industry across seven program areas in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
We’re always looking for experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. If you’re interested in being notified when official instructor opportunities are posted, please fill out the form below.
NTI Program Areas
NTI develops and delivers training in alignment with the Federal Transit Administration’s key program areas. These courses address the most pressing needs of the public transit industry, from procurement and asset management to safety, planning, and innovation.
Each area below represents a focus of NTI’s curriculum, with example courses that illustrate the types of training opportunities we provide. As a prospective instructor, you can explore where your expertise may align.
Administration and Management
Provides training in procurement, contract administration, and organizational practices that ensure compliance with federal requirements and strengthen the operational capacity of transit agencies.
Example courses: Procurement I: Orientation to Transit Procurement, Procurement II: Risk Assessment and Basic Cost or Price Analysis, Procurement III: RFPs and Competitive Contract Negotiations, Procurement IV: Contract Administration
Budget and Policy
Supports financial stewardship and policy development by equipping transit professionals with the tools to meet federal reporting requirements, manage assets effectively, and make data-driven fiscal decisions.
Example courses: National Transit Database (NTD), Intro to Transit Asset Management, Enhancing Your TAM Plan with Lifecycle Management
Civil Rights
Advances understanding and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring that public transportation programs are delivered in full alignment with federal nondiscrimination and accessibility obligations.
Example courses: Title VI and Public Transit, Understanding ADA, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Transit Planning & Environment
Provides education on federally mandated planning processes, environmental review, and public involvement, helping transit professionals balance community needs with compliance requirements in transportation decision-making.
Example courses: Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making, State and Metropolitan Transportation Programming, Transportation Planning Process
Transportation Performance Management
Strengthens agencies’ ability to measure performance, analyze outcomes, and comply with federal performance management frameworks established under MAP-21 and subsequent legislation.
Example courses: FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel, Advancing Mobility Management, FTA Real Estate Requirements
Transit Research & Innovation
Advances emerging practices, research findings, and new technologies to accelerate adoption of innovative solutions across the transit industry.
Example courses: Advancing U.S. Bus Safety and Modernization Training, Project Management for Transit Professionals, Transit Academy
Transit Safety & Oversight
Promotes safety culture and compliance by addressing federal safety requirements, Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk reduction, and oversight responsibilities.
Example courses: Assault Awareness and Prevention, Violence in the Transit Workplace: Prevention, Response, and Recovery
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