Transportation

Transportation

Intelligent transportation systems are in transition and we are keeping pace.  In the next decade, millions of connected vehicles will be on our roadways.  Workers of the future need to be prepared.  Our courses include diverse fields with programs including:

  • Commercial Driver License Training and Examination (Class A and Class B)
  • Autonomous Vehicle Driver & Operations Specialist
  • Logistics
  • Motorcycle Rider Safety
  • Traffic Survival School

Hazardous Materials for CDL

Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) is required for CDL drivers interested in transporting hazardous materials. 

For information on Hazardous Materials for CDL training classes, please call the Center for Transportation Training.

520-206-2744

truck-drivertraining@pima.edu

Emerging Technology

Autonomous Vehicle Program

Pima Community College, with its partner TuSimple, has designed the first autonomous vehicle program.

Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, January 2021, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg noted that among emerging technologies, policy has not kept up with innovation, including on workforce development.

For information on Autonomous Vehicle Driver and Operations Specialist and/or Commercial Driver License training classes, please call the Center for Transportation Training.

520-206-2744

truck-drivertraining@pima.edu

To Register For A Class

  1. Select your course
  2. Provide full name, physical address, phone number, email, DOB
  3. Pay and receive confirmation of enrollment

It's that easy to be on the path to learning what you want, when you want! Placement exams are rarely required. No residency requirements.

Pima Community College conducts classes if you were court ordered to attend traffic survival school.  Certified through the Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Foundation and the State of Arizona, our Transportation Division uses an interactive approach to traffic school that won’t have you asleep in the back row!

To enroll in the Traffic Survival Class, visit our page.

Looking to start a career in the truck driving industry? Through Pima’s Center for Transportation Training, you can earn your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in as little as 6.5 weeks, and receive comprehensive hands-on, on-the-road-training on the very trucks and trailers you’ll be driving. Our professional truck driver training is very affordable, and we offer free career placement assistance.

Online Noncredit Courses and Degrees Options

Personal Interest Short Courses

Partnering with Education to Go offers the opportunity for you to attend convenient and affordable ways to learn about hundreds of topics. 96% of our learners register for additional noncredit classes after attending one of our courses!

We offer:

  • Instructor facilitation or (many self-paced if you prefer)
  • Online discussion areas
  • 6 Weeks of instruction

Ready to explore?  Learn more and register today.

Career Education

In partnership with ed2go, we offer online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Learn more and visit our page.

Degrees & Certificates

Pima's credit degrees and certificates will prepare you for a rewarding career—whether you're looking to start a career, want to upgrade your skills in your current career, or are planning to transfer to a university to complete your bachelor's degree.

Visit our Degrees & Certificates page to learn more about what Pima offers for you.

Audit Credit Courses

Most courses are available for students interested in learning without earning credits. Noncredit registration in our credit classes begins three weeks prior to the first day of class.

Step 1: Search our credit schedule of classes.
Step 2: Select your section and call us at 520-206-4737 to complete your registration.

Course Refunds

To learn more about Pima Continuing Education refund policy, visit our Information & Services page.