Public Training & Forums

The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute provides a number of open enrollment public courses, forums, and webinars each year. You may click on any program listed below and receive detailed information, including its focus, content, and intended audience. Or click here if you already know the specific program you want, and are ready to register.

All NGVI programs focus on the practical, "how to's" and are aimed at providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to operate at the "best practices" level, no matter the subject area. All programs include ample opportunity for participants to share experiences – discussing both real world obstacles and solutions among themselves, thus maximizing the learning opportunity. NGVI courses and forums are updated frequently so that they contain the most recent developments and state-of-the-art practices in the respective subject area.

Leo Thomason is co-founder of NGVI and lead instructor for all training. A veteran with 25 years’ experience in the natural gas vehicle industry, Leo has broad knowledge to address major industry issues, as well as the practical knowledge to address the details fleet managers face each day.

If you don't see the topic you're interested in or would like information about customized training, please contact us by email at info@ngvi.com, or simply call 800-510-6484 (NGVi).

Natural Gas Vehicle Driver and Mechanic Safety Training

August 26, 2009 — Fresno, California

September 15, 2009 — Riverside, California

This one-day course is devoted to training drivers and mechanics on safe driving, fueling and maintenance of today's natural gas vehicles. The training will deliver all the information necessary to insure that your NGV fleet is driven, fueled and maintained to meet or exceed current safety standards. Trainers are welcome and will go through the same training as Drivers and Mechanics and will also receive "Train the Trainer" instruction and all course materials and support software.

CNG Fuel System Inspector Training Course

August 27-28, 2009 — Fresno, California

September 16-17, 2009 — Riverside, California

This two-day course focuses on teaching the proper techniques for inspecting on-board compressed natural gas fueling systems. NHTSA states that on-board vehicle CNG fuel storage cylinders, manufactured after March of 1995, should be visually inspected every three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. You will learn the proper methods to use to insure vehicle fuel storage safety and integrity. The training includes hands-on inspection of vehicle fuel cylinders.

Driver, Technician, and Fuel Handler Safety Training for LNG Powered Vehicles

This one-day course is devoted to training drivers, technicians and fuel handlers on safe driving, fueling and operating practices of today's liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles. The training will deliver all the information necessary to insure that your fleet powered by LNG is driven, fueled and maintained in a facility to meet or exceed current safety standards.

CNG Fueling Station Design Certification Course

CNG Fueling Station Design is a two-day course which provides comprehensive training for public and commercial sector professionals needing to learn the most up-to-date methods and practices for sizing, designing, specifying, and constructing a CNG fueling station -- ideal for engineers, designers, owners and those interested in acquiring a CNG fueling station. Attendees receive a certificate of course completion, upon getting at least 70% correct on the course exam.

CNG Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance Certification Course

This two-day course, provides complete, in-depth instruction on proven, "best practices" for natural gas fueling station operation and maintenance -- ideal for station maintenance personnel who need to develop and implement effective routine maintenance and safety plans. Attendees receive a certificate of course completion, upon getting at least 70% correct on the course exam.

Natural Gas Webinar Series

From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a renewed buzz around natural gas for transportation. You are invited to take part in an exciting four part webinar series on the fuel, designed to separate fact from fiction and provide a roadmap for fleets interested in natural gas. For those who have pondered the benefits, but just need more information, this is for you. This series was presented in November and December of 2008 by Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). It is now available for rebroadcast.