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Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Online Course · OSHA 1926.201 · MUTCD Part 6
Flagger Advanced Certification Training
A flagger is the person who directs drivers through a work zone when signs and barricades alone can't do the job. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.201 (Signs, Signals, and Barricades) requires flagging signals and flagger clothing to follow Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
This online course teaches you to stop, slow and release traffic safely, set up and read a temporary traffic control zone, and protect yourself, your crew and the public while you work.
Why "Advanced"? Beyond the basics, the course covers single- and two-flagger operations, pilot car operations, nighttime flagging and emergency situations.
Online Certification Verification
Your certification can be verified online, any time
Your current employer, or any future employer, can confirm your flagger certification online in seconds. They can see that it's real, current and valid, with no phone calls, no faxed copies and no lost cards.
- For your employerProof of training on file for OSHA audits, DOT inspections and safety records.
- For your next jobYour certification goes with you. A new employer can check it before your first day on the road.
- Always up to dateShows your certification date and when it expires, so renewals don't slip.
Verify a CertificationEmployers: verification is free. Card or name lookup.
What You'll Learn
- Who depends on the flaggerWorkers, motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and the equipment in the zone.
- MUTCD flagger qualificationsWhat the MUTCD (11th Edition) expects a trained flagger to know and do.
- The ABCs of flaggingAdvance warning, being visible and alert, and staying in control.
- Temporary traffic control zonesAdvance warning, transition, activity and termination areas, plus buffer space.
- Tapers and sight distanceTaper length, cone spacing, and stopping distance at different speeds.
- Qualities of a professional flaggerClear communication, quick reactions, never turning your back on traffic.
- Clothing and equipmentHigh-visibility garments, the Stop/Slow paddle, red flag, radios and signs.
- Stopping, slowing and releasing trafficThe three core signals and how to give them so drivers understand.
- Single-flagger operationsLow-volume roads and restricting one lane of traffic.
- Two-flagger operationsCoordinating with the other flagger by radio, sight or flag carry.
- Pilot car operationsFollow-me signs, amber lights and turning areas at each end.
- Nighttime and emergency flaggingLighting the flagger station, and what to do after crashes, washouts or utility breaks.
Gear Check
High-visibility reflective vest
High-visibility reflective pants
High-visibility hat or hard hat
Comfortable steel-toed shoes
- Stop/Slow paddle on a 5–7 ft staff
- Red flag for emergencies
- Radios for two-flagger operations
- Road Work Ahead sign
- Flagger sign
- One Lane Ahead sign
- Be Prepared to Stop sign
Who Takes This Course
- Road and highway crews
- Utility and pipeline workers
- Construction site staff
- Tree service and landscaping crews
- Event and parking traffic control
- Supervisors certifying their crews
Course Specs
| Standards | OSHA 29 CFR 1926.201 – Signs, Signals, and Barricades; MUTCD Part 6 (Temporary Traffic Control) |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online, self-paced |
| Time | About 60 minutes |
| Language | English or Spanish – switch any time |
| Test | Pass with 70% or higher. Retakes are free and unlimited. |
| Certificate | PDF certificate right away when you pass, plus a copy by email |
| Plastic card | Mailed 2–5 days after we receive your photo; allow USPS up to two weeks |
| Online verification | Current and future employers can verify your certification online at any time |
| Valid for | 3 years |
From Purchase to Card
Check your state first. Some states, such as Washington and Oregon, require their own state-approved flagger card. If you work in one of those states, check with your employer or state DOT before you buy.
Questions
How long does the course take?
About 60 minutes. It's self-paced, so you can take breaks. If you leave before the test, use the back arrow on the first slide to jump straight to the test when you return.
What if I don't pass the test?
There's no charge to retake it. Return to the class and try again until you score 70% or higher.
How do I get my plastic card?
After you pass, you're taken to our photo form. Upload a passport-style selfie and we mail your card 2–5 days after we receive it. USPS delivery can take up to two weeks.
How can my employer verify my certification?
Your current or future employer can verify your certification online at any time using our certification verification page. It shows that your certification is valid and when it expires, so there's no need to send copies of your card.
Can my crew take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The whole course and test are available in English and Spanish, and our team answers the phone in both languages at 888-674-9992.
Ready to take the course?
$99 per student · Verifiable online by any employer · Questions? Call 888-674-9992 (English & Español)