Certificate

Traffic Signal & Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: traffic signal fundamentals, cabinets and controllers, vehicle detection: inductive loops, video and radar, conflict monitors, malfunction management units and cabinet testing, and ITS communications, field networks and maintenance. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits

3 terms

Free to study · $99 for the credential

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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

01Program and test signal controllers
02Troubleshoot vehicle detection
03Test conflict monitors
04Maintain ITS field networks

Careers

Where graduates work

Traffic signal technician
ITS field technician
Municipal electronics technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits

ITS 1013 cr

Traffic Signal Fundamentals, Cabinets, and Controllers

This foundational course introduces the core operating principles of traffic signal systems, standard electrical cabinets, and intersection controllers. Students examine dual-ring phasing logic, cabinet power distribution, and hands-on wiring protocols to build practical field troubleshooting skills.

Term 2

6 credits

ITS 1053 cr

Traffic Signal Vehicle Detection: Inductive Loops, Video, and Radar

This course delivers comprehensive technical instruction on the operating principles, cabinet integration, and field maintenance of traffic signal vehicle detection technologies. Students develop practical skills to install, calibrate, and troubleshoot inductive loops, video image processors, and microwave radar sensors across varied intersection configurations.

ITS 1103 cr

Signal Conflict Monitors, Malfunction Management, and Cabinet Diagnostics

This course prepares technicians to configure, diagnose, and verify conflict monitor units and malfunction management units in modern traffic signal control cabinets. Students master electrical fault isolation, cabinet wiring verification, automated bench testing, and comprehensive field troubleshooting methodologies to ensure safe intersection operation.

Term 3

3 credits

ITS 1153 cr

ITS Communications, Field Networks, and System Maintenance

This course provides practical instruction on the network architectures, communication media, and diagnostic protocols essential for modern Intelligent Transportation Systems. Students will master field network troubleshooting, preventative maintenance practices, and secure data transmission techniques across integrated traffic corridors.

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