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UPDATE May 4, 2022

IMSA Certification 2022

IMSA Ontario Trillium Section will be hosting Certification schools throughout 2022 in the Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting and Signs & Markings areas. Online Certification will be offered for Traffic Signals and Roadway Lighting whereas in-person Certification will be offered for Signs & Markings.

The following are the proposed dates for the 2022 schools.

Traffic Signals and Roadway Lighting On-line Programs

Program	Registration Deadline	Program Start Date*	Program End Date*
Inspector	June 1	June 14, 2022	June 15, 2022
Summer Break
Traffic Signals Level I	September 1	September 13, 2022	September 14, 2022
Traffic Signals Level II Construction	September 1	September 13, 2022	September 14, 2022
Roadway Lighting Level I	September 8	September 20, 2022	September 21, 2022
Traffic Signals Level II Field	September 8	September 20, 2022	September 21, 2022
Traffic Signals Level II Bench	September 15	September 27, 2022	September 28, 2022
Traffic Signals Level II Design	October 7	October 18, 2022	October 19, 2022
Inspector	October 7	October 18, 2022	October 19, 2022
Roadway Lighting Level II	October 12	October 25, 2022	October 26, 2022
Traffic Signals Level III	October 12	October 25, 2022
Traffic Signals Level I	October 12	October 25, 2022	October 26, 2022

*Dates subject to change

On-line Program Registration

On-line Programs will be offered in both the Full Online course complete with Exam and in the Auditing for Certification Renewal format.

Registration for on-line courses will open approximately one month before the registration deadline date.

If you are working from home, it is advisable to provide your home address on your registration as this will facilitate getting your manual(s) in a timely fashion.

To participate in the course(s) you must have a computer which has a microphone, a camera and sufficient internet band with upload and download speeds to enable you to participate in your Virtual course.

The exam will be done virtually. The exam(s) must be completed within 48 hours after the course ends. You will be given 3 hours to complete the exam and the software will proctor your exam. You will be required to provide government issued photo ID at the beginning of your exam. If the software detects unusual activity during your 3-hour exam you will be advised to refrain from that activity.

The start and end times may vary between the different courses. The start time will be typically 8AM each day. If there are different start times these will be shown when you register. During the course you will be able to communicate with the Moderator and ask questions.

To register for any of these courses you must have your own IMSA account on the IMSA International website at www.imsasafety.org This will allow you to do all of things necessary to register and take your course.

If you have your IMSA number, you can set up your own account following the instructions in the document called Creation of your own IMSA account which is on the website. If you do not have an account or do not know your IMSA number, please contact the IMSA International office at 1-800-723-4672 and they will assist you.

To register go to www.imsasafety.org. For On-line Programs do not try to register through the Ontario Section website as this is not possible. Once you are in imsasafety.org go to the IMSA Certification tab and enter IMSA Online. Find the Ontario section offerings and enter the Event number. From there it will ask if you are registering for yourself or someone else. Registration for these courses will be $555USD for Members and $655USD for non-Members for the full on-line course and must be paid by a credit card. The Auditing for Certification Renewal fee is $100USD less. To be eligible for Member course fees you must have paid your membership fee for 2022. You must pay the course registration fee in advance of the course at the time of registration. The Ontario Section cannot send an Invoice. Manuals are included in the course fee for Ontario students.

Rob Decleir

Certification Chair

It's Renewal Time: Membership Renewal? Certification Renewal? Maybe Both!

When you see the word renewal in an email or on an invoice from IMSA, often it may not be clearly understood what it is you need to renew. We are working on our communication around our renewals to help you have a clear understanding of what it is you need to renew. Here are a few pointers as we approach the annual Membership renewal cycle.

Membership Renewal:

Based on calendar year and begins in early November every year and runs through March 31st the following year
Membership department issues invoice with dues amount
Does not renew any certifications only renews membership to continue benefits
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Certification Renewal:

Renewals happen year round depending on when original certification was awarded
Certifications once obtained or renewed, expire after 3 years.
Certification department issues an renewal notice/invoice reminder with details regarding how to initiate the renewal process
Does not renew membership, just renews certification
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Keep an eye out for your 2022 IMSA MEMBERSHIP renewal invoice - coming your way in the next 30 days!

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