TDM-CP® Certification for TDM Professionals
The TDM-Certified Professional (TDM-CP) credential is the only certification program specifically designed for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals. Offered by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), this certification supports your continuing education, career advancement, and professional credibility across all sectors—local, state, federal, private, and nonprofit.
Why Get Certified?
The TDM landscape is rapidly evolving. Increased congestion in urban centers, mobility challenges in rural areas, new business districts, changing commuter behaviors, and emerging mobility technologies all underscore the need for skilled, forward-thinking professionals. The TDM-CP credential demonstrates that you’re ready to meet the moment.
By earning your TDM-CP, you position yourself as a trusted leader who can help shape smarter, more sustainable transportation systems—now and in the future.
Benefits of earning your TDM-CP include:
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Be recognized as a leader in the field
- Stand out to your employer and decision makers
- Strengthen your case for raises, promotions, and new opportunities
- Increase your marketability across sectors and regions
- Grow your professional credibility and subject matter expertise
- Invest in your long-term professional growth
How it Works:
- Apply anytime. Applications are accepted year-round
- One-year window. Once approved, you'll have 12 months to take the exam.
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Take it when you're ready. The exam is available on-demand, at your convenience.
Quick Resources
About the Exam | Candidate Handbook | Exam Application | Study Guide | Exam Content Outline |
Certification Board of Trustees
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Parking and Transportation Manager Mayo Clinic (937)360-9590Chair
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PMP, TDM-CP Deputy Managing Director Atlanta Regional CommissionSecretary
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TDM-CP, AICP Senior Research Associate Center For Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) (813)974-9801
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TDM-CP President Northeast Transit Pl & Mgt Corp / NorthEase Consulting Group (781)864-3096
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Principal and National Director of Higher Ed Mobility Planning Walker Consultants (607)227-6801
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TDM-CP, AICP Sustainable Transportation Manager Virginia Tech (540)235-6247
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TDM-CP Bay Area Regional Planner San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) (209)395-8329
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AICP, PMP, TDM-CP Director of Transportation Planning Longwood Collective
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