About the Operations Academy™
The Operations Academy™ is a total immersion transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) program, that has become the nationwide standard for TSMO training. It was developed in response to the increasing demand for personnel with skills in these areas and has trained over 650 professionals since the first class was held in 2007. The program uses a mix of classroom instruction, workshops, and analysis of existing systems to ensure the retention of the principles presented. It provides opportunities to practice and internalize the principles learned which is not possible in traditional classes and short courses. The completion of this program represents a significant accomplishment for each participant. Acceptance to the program is competitive, and requires the nomination of a local, State or Federal transportation agency. It also requires a commitment on the part of those attending the program to satisfy the pre-study requirements, and to spend two uninterrupted weeks participating in the Academy’s activities. The academy provides a significant development opportunity to career professionals in transportation management and operations. The development of the Operations Academy™ was funded by the Eastern Transportation Coalition and the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) at the University of Maryland. The Eastern Transportation Coalition continues to fund their members attendance through annual scholarships.
For more information go to the Operations Academy Senior Management Program website.