Registration has begun.  Some classes will open on November 4th, 2026.  Additional classes will be added over the following week. Please read about TCP Program changes by clicking this link.

Courses for a New Certification

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Class Title and DateRegistrationCertification OfferedRequired Courses for Certification

Aggregate Tester

February 2-3

February 16-17

March 1-2

UGPTIAggregate Tester

Aggregate Tester

Performance Exam*

Asphalt Mix Tester

February 18-19

March 3-4

UGPTIAsphalt Mix Tester

Aggregate Tester

Asphalt Mix Tester

Performance Exam(s)*

Asphalt Mix Design & Control

March 30-April 2

NCATAsphalt Mix Controller

Aggregate Testing

Asphalt Mix Testing

Asphalt Pavement Inspection

Asphalt Mix Design and Control

Note: The Asphalt Mix Design & Control course offers two certification options

The link takes you to Auburn University's bookstore where NCAT is located.

 Asphalt Mix Designer

Aggregate Testing

Asphalt Mix Testing

Asphalt Mix Design and Control

Performance Exam*

Asphalt Pavement Inspection

January 19-22

April 5-8

NCATAsphalt Pavement InspectorAsphalt Pavement Inspection
Performance Exam*  For aggregate or asphalt testers. Required to complete certification as a tester. Options will be available after successful completion of a course.

Soil Field Testing

Dates to be added by Nov. 12

NDDOTSoil Field TesterCourse plus performance exam required for tester certification.

Concrete Field Testing

See ND Ready Mix & Concrete

NDRMConcrete Field TesterACI Field Testing I if reciprocity requested

Courses for Renewal of a Certification 'Valid through 2026'

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Class Title and DateRegistration CertificationRequired for Renewal

Asphalt Pavement Inspector Renewal

December 8, 2026

UGPTIAPI- Asphalt Pavement InspectorOnline course. Online quiz time options will be provided after registration. 

Asphalt Mix Renewal

December 9, 2026

UGPTI

Aggregate Tester

Asphalt Mix Tester

Asphalt Mix Designer

Asphalt Mix Controller

Online course. Online quiz time options will be provided after registration. Tester certification requires and in-person performance exam. 
Performance Exam for Renewal Aggregate or Asphalt TesterRenewal course plus performance exam required for tester certification.

Soil Field Tester Renewal

December 10, 2026

NDDOTSoil Field TesterNew certification and renewal are the same class.  Written exams and performance exams are included.