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.

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 Date End Date Registration
January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 Registration closed
April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 Registration closed

Note: Our April course is full, please register for the July session.
July 6, 2026 August 3, 2026 Register 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

LIVE CONFERENCE: Florida SouthWestern Corporate & Community Hazmat Education

February 12–13, 2026
FSW Lee Campus – Building U, Room 102
Hosted by Florida SouthWestern State College’s Corporate and Community Education Department, in partnership with Hazmat Safety Consulting, this two-day Hazmat Conference is made possible through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazmat Grant.
This live event is completely free to attend, offering professionals in transportation, emergency management, and related fields an accessible opportunity to elevate hazardous materials awareness, strengthen safety practices, and boost response readiness.
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