About Us
The Public Works Training Insitute (formerly know as the Public Works Academy, Inc) is the Nation’s Leader in Public Works Training. Established in 1987 and operating continuously is proof that we are the nation’s leader in continuing education training for local governments and the private sector.
We provide training throughout Florida. PWTI also offers online classes.
Training Services
Diverse Catalog
- Public Works Training Institute (PWTI) has a diverse catalog of classes.
- Commercial Drivers License and Supporting Classes
- FDOT Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control
- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
- ADA Compliance for Pavements and Sidewalks
- Arborist Certification and Test Preparation
- Chainsaw Operations
- Lifttruck (Forklift) Operators and more…
Online Training
The Public Works Training Institute (formerly known as the Public Works Academy) has been authorized by several of our training partners to provide online training.
Visit eventbrite to view our online course offerings.
Feel free to contact Ray Gorman at rgorman@pwti.org or 727.470.7553 to register for an online training course.
In-Person Training
- In-person training is still an important part of our business. We can provide in-person training classes right at your location.
- Send us an email or call us to set up an training class.
- Click here to view our course schedule of classes.
Feel free to contact Ray Gorman at rgorman@pwti.org or 727.470.7553 to register for an online training course at your location.
What Our Clients Say
I’ve taken many of the Public Works Technical Institute’s classes and have enjoyed every one. Instructors are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.
The Public Works Technical Institute is where we always go for our MOT Refresher classes. Great classes with lots of interaction. My employees are safer after coming back from these classes.
Our History and Present – Public Works Academy
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Since we opened in 1987 we’ve seen the lives of over 1500 students changed. This is important to those lives who were changes, the public works industry and the needs of our local governments.
1987
The Public Works Training Institute (formerly known as the Public Works Academy) was founded in 1987 as a non-for-profit educational organization. This educational institution was created from the coordination of public works leaders in the Pinellas County area in the early 1980’s.
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PWTI is an active member of our industry and educational community. We provide scholarships to students through three categories of scholarships. Bary L. Santy, Continuing Education and Degree-Seeking.
Ready to Schedule?
Contact us to set up a training class at your location or online. Continuing education is what we do. Please let us know what your training needs are and allow us to use our expertise in professional development to work the problem.