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PTI offers knowledge based training and certification workshops for field personnel shown to comply with requirements of IBC, ACI 318, and ACI 301. Proper training and education of personnel involved in post-tensioning (PT) field operations—installers, inspectors, engineers, and others—are vital to ensuring the performance, serviceability, durability, and safety of PT concrete construction. Please refer to the workshop descriptions for certification requirements and detailed flyers below outlining important course information and pricing.

 

WHICH WORKSHOP DO I NEED?

Single-Strand Unbonded

High-rise, slab-on-ground, and light commercial buildings in the US are typically constructed with unbonded monostrand/single-strand post-tensioning:

 

Multistrand Bonded or Unbonded

Bridges and infrastructure projects are typically constructed with multistrand (bonded/grouted or unbonded/flexible fillers) post-tensioning:


How Do I Achieve Level 2 Certification?

If you already have Level 1, you can obtain Level 2 certification in the following ways:

    • If you originally took a Level 1&2 Unbonded workshop, scored higher than 80% on your exam, you can just obtain the work experience, submit the affidavit, and Level 2 certification will be issued. You have up to 8 years from your original certification date to submit the work experience.

    • If you originally took a Level 1 Unbonded workshop, you may register for a Level 1&2 workshop, attend Days 2 and 3 of the Level 1&2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector workshop, sit for the exam, and submit the work experience to obtain Level 2 certification.
    • If you originally took a Level 1&2 Multistrand and Grouted workshop, scored higher than 80% on your exam, you can just obtain the work experience, submit the affidavit, and Level 2 certification will be issued. You have up to 8 years from your original certification date to submit the work experience.

    • If you originally took a Level 1&2 Multistrand and Grouted workshop, scored between 70-79% on your exam, you must retake the entire workshop, exam, and submit the work experience affidavit to obtain Level 2 Multistrand and Grouted certification.
    • If you originally took a Level 1&2 Repair workshop, scored higher than 80% on your exam, you can just obtain the work experience, submit the affidavit, and Level 2 certification will be issued. You have up to 8 years from your original certification date to submit the work experience.

Certification Workshop Policies

Refund / Cancellation / Transfers

PTI will refund registration fees if cancelled in advance of the workshop as follows: 100% of the fees will be refunded for requests made more than 21 days in advance of the workshop. The fee less an $150 cancellation charge will be refunded for requests made 8 to 21 days in advance. No refunds will be issued for requests made within 7 days of the workshop. A registration can be transferred to another workshop of the same type within the same calendar year within 3 days before the workshop; in such case a transfer fee of $200 will be charged. NO Exceptions to this policy can be granted as PTI makes commitments with venues ahead of time.

PTI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops at any time, and in such case, will refund 100% of the registration fees. If PTI cancels or reschedules a workshop in which you are enrolled, you will be contacted at the e-mail address you provided when registering.

Venue size limitations may require some classes to place a cap on registration prior to the workshop. Workshops fill quickly, register early to ensure your space.

For registrations 7 days or closer to the workshop, a $100 administrative surcharge will be added.

Language of Instruction, Exams, and Workbooks

Instruction language of these workshops is English. All attendees must understand, speak and read basic English. For Spanish workshops please contact PTI.

Professional Development Hours

It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify that the PDH contact hours earned at the workshop meet the requirements of the state board of professional licensure for continuing education credits.

ID Requirements

A valid government-issued ID is required to take all exams.


ADA REQUIREMENTS

PTI Individual Certification Programs fully comply with ADA requirements for testing accommodations and test score reporting.

*Accommodations for testing do not include language interpretation.

Certification Renewals

PTI Certification for Field Personnel is valid for 4 years and can be renewed every 4 years. To renew your PTI Personnel Certification, click here.

Need a New Certification Card?

If you lost or need a new certification card, please fill out the form:

Certification Card Replacement Form

Certification Card Replacement Form - Spanish

Find Certified Personnel

You can find current PTI-certified personnel online by visiting this page.

Special Request Workshops – We will come to you!

PTI offers the same workshops in a Special Request format. You choose the days that work best for your company, provide the venue (your office conference room or a nearby hotel), and PTI will send an instructor. Save travel and lodging costs for your employees and have the convenience of scheduling a workshop when it best fits your schedule. To start the process and learn more, click here.


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Exam Results

Exam results are sent to the address you provided on the answer sheet approximately 2-3 weeks after your workshop. 

PDH certificates are sent via a third-party system, RCEP.net.  Please watch your email for a message from them with directions on logging in and downloading your certificate

2025 Scheduled Workshop Fees

Workshop Type
Prices in USD
PTI Member Nonmember
Advance Price * Regular Price Advance Price * Regular Price
Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation
$530 $610 $610 $700
Level 1 & 2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector
$820 $910 $910 $990
Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector: Days 2-3 Only
$590 $670
$670 $770
Level 1 & 2 Unbonded PT Repair, Rehabilitation, & Strengthening
$670
$750
$750
$830
Level 1 & 2 Slab-on-Ground Installer & Inspector
$530 $610 $610 $690

Level 1 & 2 Multistrand and Grouted PT Specialist
$870 $940 $940 $1,050
Level 1 & 2 Multistrand and Grouted PT Inspector
$310
$370
$370
$420
*Advance pricing is available to attendees that register at least 30 days prior to the workshop
For registrations 7 days or closer to the workshop, a $100 administrative surcharge will be added

Workshops / Certification Requirements



Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  •   None
Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min. 70%

  • Field work experience: none

Level 1 & 2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector

Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  •   None
Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation Certification Requirements:
  •   Full workshop attendance

  •   Installer exam score: min. 70%

  •   Field work experience: none


Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min. 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours in installation and minimum 150 hours in stressing
Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours of installation inspection and minimum 150 hours of stressing inspection
Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer & Inspector
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation OR
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Inspection


Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation

  • Full workshop attendance (days 2 & 3)

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours in installation and minimum 150 hours in stressing

Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation

  • Full workshop attendance (days 2 & 3)

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours of installation inspection and minimum 150 hours of stressing inspection
Level 1 & 2 Unbonded PT Repair, Rehabilitation & Strengthening
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation, OR
     
  • Current certification Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector

Level 1 Unbonded PT Repair Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation, OR Current certification Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector

  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: Minimum 70%

  • Field work experience: None

Level 2 Unbonded PT Repair Specialist Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation, OR Current certification Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector

  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: Minimum 80%

  • If you hold a current Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation certification, submit 800 total hours of installation or inspection of unbonded PT work on elevated structures of which minimum 150 in repair installation AND minimum 150 in repair stressing.

  • If you hold a current Level 2 Unbonded PT Installer or Inspector certification, submit 300 total hours of installation or inspection of unbonded PT work on elevated structures of which minimum 150 in repair installation AND minimum 150 in repair stressing.

Level 1 & 2 Slab-on-Ground Installer & Inspector
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  • None
Level 1 Slab-on-Ground Installation Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 70%

  • Field work experience: None

Level 2 Slab-on-Ground Installer Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience:  Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours in installation and a minimum 150 hours in stressing


Level 1 Slab-on-Ground Inspection Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 70%

  • Field work experience: None
Level 2 Slab-on-Ground Inspector Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 150 hours in installation inspection and a minimum 150 hours in stressing inspection
Level 1 & 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  • None
Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Installation Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 70%

  • Field work experience: None

Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist Certification Requirements:
  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 1,500 hours, of which minimum 250 hours in installation, minimum 250 hours in stressing, and minimum 250 hours in grouting. Inspection of multistrand and grouted PT work in three categories also accepted.

Level 1 & 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Inspector
Workshop attendance prerequisites:
  • Current certification Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Installation, OR

  • Current certification Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist, OR
 
  • Level 1 & 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist workshop attendance immediately before this workshop resulting in minimum Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Installation certification.

Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Inspector Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Installation, OR

  • Current certification Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist

  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 70%
 
  • Field work experience: None

Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Inspector Certification Requirements:
  • Current certification Level 1 Multistrand & Grouted PT Installation , OR

  • Current certification Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Specialist

  • Full workshop attendance

  • Exam score: min 80%

  • Field work experience: Total of 500 hours, of which minimum 100 hours in installation inspection, minimum 100 hours in stressing inspection, and minimum 100 hours in grouting inspection
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