In this foundational course, you will learn the basics of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) including how they came to be, their roles and responsibilities, and their core required planning and programming documents. Each module will provide a high-level overview of the topic and why it is important to the metropolitan planning process.

At the end of this course, you will be familiar with:
• Federal statute, federal regulations, and USDOT guidance and resources that govern MPOs
• The flow of federal funding to the metropolitan level and its eligible uses
• How core products work together to support the metropolitan planning process
• The evolving role and variation of MPOs nationwide

Credentialing
Upon completion of this course you will receive an MPO Institute Certificate; each course has a unique expiration date depending on the content and changing landscape. Reference the Completion Rules at the bottom of the course content overview for the length of certificate.

AICP Planners may also claim credits through the APA for this course. This course qualifies for 11CM | 1 Law, 1 Equity, 1 Sustainability.

Recommended Pacing | 4 Weeks
This course is self-paced, meaning you can take it at any time while the course is open. Because of the subject matter and level of detail, it is recommended you space this course over four weeks so you can absorb the material.

Recommended Learners
This course is open to anyone who would like to take it. You do not need to work for or with an MPO to register for this course. However, this course is specifically built with the following audiences in mind:
• MPO Board Members
• MPO Committee Members
• MPO Staff
• State DOT Staff
• Students

Disclosure
All purchases are final. You will have 180 days (~6 months) after registering to complete this course. If you do not complete it within that timeframe, you will automatically be unenrolled and lose access to materials. If you complete the course within that timeframe, you will receive your certificate upon completion, and retain access to the course until the expiration of your certificate. The MPO Institute retains the right to deactivate a course periodically to administer content updates as needed and this may briefly interrupt your access or require you to complete new material.

The AMPO Research Foundation retains all rights to the content within this course. Sharing your credentials and/or downloading, distributing, or sharing any content within this course is forbidden. If you are found to be doing either your access will be immediately revoked regardless of course completion status and no refunds will be made. You may also be subject to a ban from future Institute courses at the discretion of the administrator.