eLEARNING

Welcome to the NM-LTAP eLEARNING platform where you can access a variety of free online courses offered by the New Mexico Local Technical Assistance Program (NM-LTAP). We have a variety of online, asynchronous courses you can take onyour own schedule at your own pace. To register, follow the guide below and start your learning journey!

 

screenshot-2024-09-25-131709.png

 

Available Courses

Basic Plan Reading

This course takes participants through the various types of plans used at road departments. Participants discover how to read and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations. This course discusses features and details contained within plans; how to define the types of scales and identify dimensions found on plans. This workshop takes participants through the various types of plans used at road departments. Participants discover how to read and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations. This course discusses features and details contained within plans; how to define the types of scales and identify dimensions found on plans.

  • Audience: Perfect for newcomers to plan reading, aspiring managers, and anyone interested in transportation, our course equips you with essential skills for success.
  • Module length: Approximately 3 hours to complete.

Practical Math for Roadway Workers

With math basics followed by lessons in calculating length, area, volume, and quantities, this interactive course presents how to estimate highway maintenance work in real world situations using the math you already know! Utilizing a step-by-step approach, complex situations encountered by highway and street departments will be broken down into simple pieces. 

  • Audience: Perfect for anyone looking to refresh their math skills, grasp new concepts, and apply them in real-world transportation scenarios!
  • Module length: Approximately 2 hours to complete.

 

Workplace Best Practices (Coming soon!)

This course equips participants with essential skills for effective communication on the job, polished resume building, and understanding key competencies that define a successful employee. Tailored for individuals new to their roles or seeking internal promotions, the program fosters confidence and clarity in navigating workplace dynamics. By the end, attendees will be prepared to excel in their current positions and advance their careers with a strategic approach.

 

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A and B Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Now Open!

CDL Endorsement courses coming soon!

Individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) on or after February 7, 2022, are required to complete both Theory training and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training. The New Mexico LTAP Center, part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Office of Local Programs, offers free CDL Theory training through eLearning.

Please note that New Mexico LTAP does not provide Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training and does not endorse any specific training providers for this purpose. To find a BTW training provider, please consult the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry.

For questions about whether your desired license type necessitates Theory and BTW training, visit the FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) website, where you can utilize their online tool for guidance.

The New Mexico LTAP Center provides eLearning modules for Theory training that cover the necessary education and testing for those seeking a Class A CDL, a Class B CDL, or an upgrade from Class B to Class A. Below, you will find a list of required courses for each license type, along with their estimated completion times. You must start with the first module and progress sequentially, as each module is a prerequisite for the next.

Upon completing the final module for your license type, you will be eligible to take the exam. If you do not pass, retakes are available. Once you pass the exam, your completion of Theory training will be reported to the Federal Motor Carrier’s Training Registry within two business days (not counting weekends or New Mexico state holidays).

IMPORTANT: At the beginning of the exam, you must provide your driver’s license number, the issuing state, and consent to share your information with the FMCSA. Incorrectly entering your information may delay the reporting of your completion to the FMCSA. If you do not consent to share your information, you will be unable to take the exam.

The CDL Theory training modules provided by New Mexico LTAP were developed through the Clear Roads pooled fund program, funded by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs).

As this Theory training is offered at no cost, it meets FMCSA training requirements but is not subject to the regulations applicable to paid training providers in New Mexico.

For questions regarding the New Mexico LTAP Theory training program, please reach out to us at ltap@unm.edu.