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Traffic Behaviour Analyst Course - Road Safety and Psychology
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CPD approved | Lifetime Access | No Hidden Fees | 10 CPD Points

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£15 inc VAT (was £20)
Offer ends 31 January 2027
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

In a world full of roads, vehicles, and human decisions, understanding how people behave in traffic is crucial — that’s why the Traffic Behaviour Analyst course matters.
By the end of this course, you will gain practical knowledge of how drivers think and act, how to spot and measure risks, and how to design interventions that actually improve road safety.
In the UK, a role like “Traffic Analyst” typically pays about £15 per hour or £31,000 per year on average.
As a “Behaviour Analyst” you might earn around £17 per hour or £35,700 per year on average.

This course starts with Module 1: Intro to Traffic Behaviour, where you’ll explore how traffic systems, drivers, pedestrians, and the environment interact. In Module 2: Basics of Traffic Psychology, you’ll learn the psychological principles behind decisions made on the road. Module 3: Traffic Safety & Risks addresses the hazards, common crash causes, and risk assessment methods. In Module 4: Data Collection & Analysis, you’ll cover techniques for gathering traffic behaviour data, statistical tools, and interpreting results. Finally, Module 5: Applications & Interventions shows you how to turn insights into practical solutions like campaigns, policy changes, or road-design tweaks.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

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Format: 5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF

Duration: 1h and 7m

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Description

Over this course, learners will build a strong foundation in the behaviour of road users, combining theory and practice. Starting from broad systems in Module 1, you’ll gain perspective on how vehicles, infrastructure, and users influence each other. In Module 2, you’ll grasp how perception, decision making, habit, and stress shape traffic behaviour. From Module 3, you will learn to identify safety risks, analyze crash factors, and understand where interventions are most needed. Module 4 equips you with tools for collecting observational, survey, and sensor data, plus basic statistical or graphical analysis methods. In Module 5, you’ll apply what you’ve learned by designing real-world interventions, evaluating their impact, and recommending improvements in traffic management and policy. By the end, you should be able to move from raw behaviour data to actionable safety strategies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand human decision patterns in traffic behaviour
  • Explain fundamental principles of traffic psychology
  • Identify and assess traffic safety risks
  • Collect and analyse traffic behaviour data
  • Design interventions based on behaviour insights
  • Apply “Traffic Behaviour Analyst” skills in projects

Who is this course for?

  • Professionals in transport or urban planning seeking behaviour insight
  • Road safety officers wanting data-driven approaches
  • Graduates in psychology, engineering or related fields
  • Researchers focusing on human factors in transport
  • Consultants working with local authorities on safety

Career path

  • Traffic Analyst
  • Behaviour Analyst
  • Road Safety Officer
  • Traffic Consultant
  • Human Factors Specialist
  • Transport Researcher

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