Online Hazmat Certification is a Certificate program (100% Online) offered by 160 Driving Academy in Niles, IL. The program takes 4 hours to complete, with a total tuition of $199.99.
Program Overview
160 Driving Academy is offering an online Hazmat course! Successful completion of this course will see participants added to the TPR so that they can test at their Driver’s Services Facility for their Hazmat endorsement.
This is a 4 hour long, instructor led course. Students must sign-in to Canvas and follow the zoom link found at the top of Canvas to join the Zoom meeting at the time of class start, stay in class for the full 4 hours, and complete all required quizzes, to receive credit. Upon successful completion of the course, 160 Driving Academy will place completed participants into the TPR for Hazmat within 48 hours.
What sets this Program apart
Instructor-Led Online Course. Learn from industry professionals in a structured, interactive online environment.
Meets FMCSA, TSA, and State Hazmat Requirements. Gain TPR approval and prepare for your fingerprinting & background check.
Complete in Just 4 Hours. Join live via video conferencing, complete the course, and get certified fast.
Admission Requirements and Process
To enroll drivers must have a valid CDL that will not expire until after the Hazmat endorsement is obtained, and current 160 Driving Academy students must complete their CDL training and graduate with 160 before enrolling.
General Requirements
- Valid CDLDrivers must have a valid CDL that will not expire until after the Hazmat endorsement is obtained.
- Current 160 StudentsCurrent 160 Driving Academy students must complete their CDL training and graduate with 160 before enrolling.
- Enrollment AgreementParticipants must sign and follow 160 Driving Academy’s enrollment agreement via DocuSign upon enrollment, before payment.
- TSA Background CheckDrivers must set up their fingerprinting and background check on the TSA website and receive their TSA approval letter before testing for the Hazmat endorsement.
- On Camera in an Appropriate SettingThe participant must remain on camera in Zoom, seated in a chair preferably at a desk, in an appropriate setting to receive credit.
- Device and SoftwareAny Macbook or PC can be used; it is the participant’s responsibility to ensure they can log in to Canvas and that Zoom works on their device.
Application Process
- 1Enroll & PrepareEnroll online, then sign 160 Driving Academy’s enrollment agreement via DocuSign before payment.
- 2Complete the CourseJoin the live 4-hour class through Canvas and Zoom, stay on camera for the full session and complete all required quizzes within two weeks of enrollment.
- 3Get Added to the TPR160 Driving Academy places completed participants into the TPR for Hazmat within 48 hours; wait for your confirmation email before testing.
- 4Schedule Your Hazmat Endorsement TestAfter receiving your TSA approval letter, test for the Hazmat endorsement at your Driver’s Services Facility.
Program Schedule
The course is a 4-hour live instructor-led session held online via video conference. Participants have two weeks from the time of enrollment to complete their course; if they can’t make the class they signed up for, they can participate in another scheduled class that week or the following week. If the course is not completed within two weeks of the chosen class start date, participants will have to enroll and pay again.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost: $199.99. Rescheduling policy: the course must be completed within 2 weeks of enrollment, or participants must re-enroll and pay again.
160 Driving Academy is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, so students are not eligible for federal financial aid programs and the school has no FAFSA code.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name |
|---|---|
| HazMat | Theory/Classroom |
| Totals |
Career Outcomes
Getting an endorsement in addition to your CDL can greatly increase your salary and job prospects. The Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement is required to haul hazardous materials (like chemicals or gasoline) that require placards.
What to expect as a 160 Driving Academy student
Before class. To enroll you need a valid CDL that will not expire until after the Hazmat endorsement is obtained; current 160 Driving Academy students must first graduate from their CDL training. Upon enrollment, and before payment, you sign 160 Driving Academy's enrollment agreement through DocuSign. The course is not yet available in every state; if yours is not listed, email the school to join a waiting list.
During the 4-hour session. Sign in to Canvas and follow the Zoom link at the top of the course at class start. You must stay for the full 4 hours, remain on camera, and complete all required quizzes to receive credit. Join from an appropriate setting, seated in a chair, preferably at a desk. Any MacBook or PC works, and it is your responsibility to make sure Canvas and Zoom work on your device; help is available at (888) 492-3044.
Rescheduling. You have two weeks from enrollment to complete the course. If you miss your class you can join another scheduled class that week or the following week; after two weeks you must enroll and pay again.
After you pass. 160 Driving Academy places completed participants into the TPR for Hazmat within 48 hours. Wait for the confirmation email before testing at your Driver's Services Facility. You must also complete TSA fingerprinting and a background check and receive your TSA approval letter before testing.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
160 Driving Academy is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its CDL programs meet the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements, and completers are entered in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Curriculum
The Hazmat Endorsement Program prepares students to pass all written examinations required to receive a Hazmat Endorsement. Students must complete a minimum of 4 hours of training and meet proficiency according to the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training submission requirements.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Lecture | Lab | External | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HazMat | Theory/Classroom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Totals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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