Zero-Emission Vehicle Educational Training Courses

A group of professionals in a conference classroom watching a powerpoint presentation and speaker

ZEB 101 & ZEB 201 Courses

Presented by CTE’s Expert Technical Staff

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) offers a specialized Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Training Series designed to equip transit agencies with the knowledge and tools to successfully deploy and manage battery electric and fuel cell electric buses. Whether you're just beginning your ZEB transition or looking to deepen your technical expertise, our ZEB 101 and ZEB 201 courses provide comprehensive, real-world training led by industry-leading experts.

Request a Training

"I have worked with CTE twice over the past several years to deliver full-day workshops to Colorado transit agencies, and I have been highly impressed by the staff’s depth of knowledge, organized curriculum, and accessible teaching style. CTE delivers a great training that drives interest in zero-emission vehicles among transit agency staff, and as a result, we have seen an increase in both the quantity and quality of applications to our grant programs."

Michael King

Assistant Director of Electrification & Energy, Colorado DOT

Introduction to Zero-Emission Buses

Build a strong foundation for ZEB success.

ZEB 101 introduces transit management, operations, and maintenance teams to the fundamentals of battery and fuel cell electric buses, helping agencies prepare for future deployments or optimize their existing zero-emission fleets.

This course provides a big-picture understanding of ZEB technologies and fosters cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring your entire agency is aligned on deployment strategies. Participants will also gain essential technical knowledge to confidently engage with bus manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and utility partners. (4 hour training)

Key Topics Include:

Battery & Fuel Cell System Basics
Charging Systems & Options
Infrastructure Design & Deployment
Charge Management Systems
Data Reporting & Analysis
Hydrogen as a Fuel & Fueling Systems
Fleet Transition Planning
Workforce Development Strategies
Operations Impacts with ZEBs
Utility Rate Structures
Resilience Planning

Advanced Zero-Emission Bus Concepts

Take your expertise to the next level.

ZEB 201 is designed for those with prior ZEB experience—whether through ZEB 101, hands-on fleet operations, or direct involvement in zero-emission projects. This advanced course takes a deeper dive into the technical challenges, emerging trends, and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of ZEBs. (3 hour training)

Key Topics Include:

Charging Standards & Interoperability
Utility Integration Challenges
Battery Degradation & Thermal Runaway Prevention
Future Technologies in Battery Systems
Hydrogen Pathways: Delivered vs. On-Site Generation
Hydrogen Storage & Fueling Best Practices
Industry Trends & the State of Hydrogen Technology

"The course was very well-organized and non-biased towards the technologies.”

Nick Black

Fleet and Facilities Manager, Rogue Valley Transit District

Tailored Training to Meet Your Needs

Every agency is at a different stage in its zero-emission transition. That’s why CTE offers customized training solutions to fit your unique goals and challenges.