Eligibility to Rate Roads (Michigan – 2026)
Per the 2026 TAMC Data Collection Policy
New raters
Must Complete:
- PASER Class 1 (virtual)
- PASER Class 2 (virtual or in-person)
- IBR training (virtual) if they will be rating unpaved roads.
Previous raters
Must have completed within the last three years (2023–2025):
- PASER Class 1 (once)
- PASER Class 2 (once)
If rating unpaved roads, they must also have completed:
- Inventory-Based Rating (IBR) System™ training (once in the last three years)
Previous raters who do NOT meet these criteria must complete PASER Class 1 and/or PASER Class 2 this year to remain eligible. Those rating unpaved roads must also complete IBR training if they are not up to date.
Please note that all required training courses must be current before rating roads.
Please contact ctt@mtu.edu to verify which trainings you need to attend to be eligible to rate roads this year. We are happy to help. Even if already eligible to rate roads, raters are encouraged to attend the training sessions as a refresher.
Attendance & Reporting Requirements
To have your training and eligibility reported to TAMC, you must:
- Pre-register for each training course
- Attend live (no recordings available)
- Complete the certification survey after each course. The link to the survey will be provided in Zoom chat during training. If you miss the link, please email us at ctt@mtu.edu and we’ll make sure to get the survey link to you. This link will expire 24 hours after the event.
2026 Available Training
To register, click the event date(s) below.
Please note that all events have early registration deadlines which are listed on the registration page of each event. All events are listed in Eastern Time.
PASER Class 1 (virtual only)
No cost to attend.
Class 1 covers distress identification for asphalt, concrete & sealcoat roads and sets the foundation for the PASER visual rating system.
Sessions (9:00am - 12:00pm):
PASER Class 2 (virtual or in-person)
Class 2 is an intro to the PASER system. It includes TAMC updates on data collection & council updates, rating rules and tips, interactive rating exercises on asphalt, concrete, and sealcoat roads. Virtual and in-person training includes the same information; it’s just delivered in a different format.
PASER CLASS 2 (VIRTUAL) - attendance required both days
No cost to attend.
Sessions (9:00am - 12:00pm):
Wednesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wednesday, March 11 & Thursday, March 12, 2026
Wednesday, April 8 & Thursday, April 9, 2026
Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18, 2026
Wednesday, July 22 & Thursday, July 23, 2026
Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20, 2026
PASER CLASS 2 (IN-PERSON)
Cost: $15/person
Sessions (8:00am - 12:00pm):
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Houghton
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Gaylord
Inventory-Based Rating (IBR) System™ (virtual only)
No cost to attend.
Get the best return on investment for all your assets. IBR allows you to individually prioritize categories, set up work plans, and create stability in your asset management.
Sessions (9:00am - 11:00am):
Certification Exams
THE EXAM IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RATE ROADS
Certification exams will be held at the end of each in-person PASER Class 2 training. There are two in-person classes scheduled in 2026.
Those eligible to take the certification exam include PEs who have attended three previous years of training and have been actively rating roads, or those without a PE who have attended six previous years of training and have been actively rating roads. Raters that qualify and pass the certification exam will be issued a certificate from CTT indicating the date the exam was passed.
If you would like to find out if you are eligible to take the certification exam, please contact ctt@mtu.edu.
About TAMC Data Collection Trainings
Since 2003, the TAMC has required road agencies to collect and submit roadway condition information based on PASER. That information has been used to generate annual reports, populated interactive maps and generate a wide range of performance measures presented in dashboards. In addition to use by the TAMC, many agencies use PASER data to help manage their road systems and convey information to the public.
The Center for Technology and Training has offered PASER/IBR since 2008, with current options to complete the training online and in-person.
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