Construction Inspector Certification Program

About the Program

The Construction Inspector Certification program was created by CDOT in 2004 to develop a qualified inspection staff to obtain a higher-quality end product on the highway. All construction inspectors—whether from CDOT or a consultant—must demonstrate proficiency by passing the required exams and earning certification within the developed categories (Engineers-in-Training are exempt from the Basic Highway Math Exam and licensed Professional Engineers do not need to take the exams).

There are three categories of inspector exams:

• Basic Highway Math
• Basic Highway Plan Reading
• Basic Construction Surveying

Each exam costs $40.00 (credit and debit cards only). Payment is collected through CDOT’s learning management system, the SOC Learns Training Portal. 

Need a SOC Learns account to take the Construction Inspector Exams?

Please request an account. 

Accounts are typically approved within 1-2 business days. SOC Learns provides CDOT consultant partners access to all Transportation Engineering Training Program instructor-led courses and self-paced e-learning courses.

Prepare for the Exams

The following documents are currently being remediated to meet state accessibility requirements:

• Construction Inspector Qualification Plan
• Study Guides
  • Basic Highway Math
  • Basic Highway Plan Reading
    • Sample Plan Sheets
  • Basic Construction Surveying

Please contact the Program Manager at [email protected] to obtain the Qualification Plan and study guides for all three exams.