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Course Objectives

In this course, you will learn:

  1. The definition of Commercially Useful Function
    2. (CUF)

  2. How to evaluate if a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm is performing a CUF based on the type of work


  3. How to complete a CUF Monitoring Report Form


  4. What to do if a DBE firm is not performing a CUF

This Commercially Useful Function (CUF) training is required for:

  • Engineering Technicians (all levels)*
  • Assistant Engineers*
  • Professional Engineers (all levels)*
  • Compliance Specialists (all levels)
  • Minority Business Specialists (all levels)
  • Environmental Specialists (all levels)*
  • Transportation Construction Inspectors (all levels)
  • Safety Engineers
  • Regional Local Project Liaisons (various titles, all levels)*

* Those assigned to Construction or Local Programs

Contractors and consultants who perform CUF inspections on behalf of NYSDOT are also required to take this training.

If you have questions or need assistance with the content of this course, please contact the NYSDOT Office of Civil Rights at 518-457-1129 or email: civilrights@dot.ny.gov

If you need technical assistance operating this online program,
please email: wldb@dot.ny.gov or call 518-457-2942.

New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Civil Rights
Workforce Learning & Development Bureau