This program is excellent for the training of electricians and electronic technicians as well as for the multi-craft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to measure winding insulation resistance and winding resistance. The lesson also describes the major components of AC motors and explains the theory behind permanent magnet motors, three-phase motors, and induction motors.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to measure winding insulation resistance and winding resistance. The lesson also describes the major components of AC motors and explains the theory behind permanent magnet motors, three-phase motors, and induction motors.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, AC motor components, AC motor theory, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to overhaul AC induction motors. Procedures for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, and reassembling endbells, rotors, and bearings are presented in detail. The lesson also covers procedures for inspecting and cleaning the stator as well as windings and testing the motor once it has been reassembled.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, AC motor components, AC motor theory, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to overhaul AC induction motors. Procedures for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, and reassembling endbells, rotors, and bearings are presented in detail. The lesson also covers procedures for inspecting and cleaning the stator as well as windings and testing the motor once it has been reassembled.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, Ohm’s Law and Three Phase Motors.
This lesson introduces participants to the application of direct current motors and their components. This lesson covers general characteristics of a DC motor, DC motor components, their functions and the design of the brush assembly. This lesson explains concepts such as flux interaction, commutation, the effect of multiple windings, armature’ reaction, compensation and CEMF, and how each of these factors effects motor operation.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, Ohm’s Law and Three Phase Motors.
This lesson introduces participants to the application of direct current motors and their components. This lesson covers general characteristics of a DC motor, DC motor components, their functions and the design of the brush assembly. This lesson explains concepts such as flux interaction, commutation, the effect of multiple windings, armature’ reaction, compensation and CEMF, and how each of these factors effects motor operation.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, and preferably with AC and DC motor theory and AC motor maintenance.
This lesson describes some of the basic concepts of DC motors; explains how DC motors differ from AC motors; describes the components of a DC motor and their functions. This lesson also covers DC motor maintenance, including commutator inspection and maintenance as well as brush maintenance; explains various types of commutator problems and how to remedy diem; describes how to select, install, and seat brushes.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, and preferably with AC and DC motor theory and AC motor maintenance.
This lesson describes some of the basic concepts of DC motors; explains how DC motors differ from AC motors; describes the components of a DC motor and their functions. This lesson also covers DC motor maintenance, including commutator inspection and maintenance as well as brush maintenance; explains various types of commutator problems and how to remedy diem; describes how to select, install, and seat brushes.
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ITC Learning’s AC and DC motor training series provides technicians and maintenance teams with the practical knowledge needed to work confidently with industrial motor systems. This structured, self-paced training covers core motor theory and maintenance procedures to cut mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) and support reliable plant performance.
Maintaining industrial motors requires strict adherence to safety and reliability standards to prevent catastrophic failures. Our courses reinforce electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash awareness, aligned with NFPA 70E requirements. Furthermore, the training supports the development of an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) as mandated by NFPA 70B, emphasizing scheduled inspections and testing to ensure equipment remains in safe, peak operating condition.
Industrial motors are the workhorses of the plant floor; when they fail unexpectedly, production stops. ITC training equips technicians with a practical mental model to trace power, verify three-phase balance, and find high-resistance faults. By moving from reactive repairs to proactive predictive maintenance—using tools like infrared thermography and insulation resistance testing—maintenance teams can catch subtle issues before they escalate into costly outages.
| Feature | ITC Learning Business Impact | Estimated ROI | Implementation Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Content | Focused on real-world, plant-floor applicability over pure theory. | High: Reduces rework and MTTR. | Immediate: Self-paced, 24/7 access. |
| Skills Assessments | Identify specific knowledge gaps to personalize learning paths. | Optimized: 60%+ see ROI in under 18 months. | Instant: Pre-hire or post-hire baseline. |
| Compliance Alignment | Aligned with NFPA 70E/70B and NEC awareness. | Risk Mitigation: Avoids OSHA fines and insurance hikes. | Ongoing: Simplifies audit documentation. |
| Alternative: Interplay/TPC | Often utilizes generic e-learning or VR-heavy models. | Variable: May lack ITC’s 50+ year industrial depth. | Moderate: Often requires hardware setup. |
| Traditional Training | Expensive travel and production disruption. | Low: Slow “trial and error” learning. | Slow: 5+ years to reach journey-level. |
Yes. The series is specifically designed for technicians in multi-craft roles who need to split time between mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical tasks. It provides a solid foundation for cross-training mechanical teams in electrical motor fundamentals
Absolutely. The curriculum includes dedicated modules for both AC and DC Motor Theory, as well as separate courses for AC and DC Motor Maintenance to ensure learners understand how systems work and how to fix them.
NFPA 70B now mandates a documented Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP). Our training provides the technical knowledge for tasks like insulation resistance testing and connection torquing, which are essential for maintenance teams to meet these enforceable standards.
Yes. If a learner scores 90% or higher on the initial 20-question skills assessment, your organization can allow them to place out of the course. This ensures your workforce focuses only on closing actual knowledge gaps.
Yes. All ITC Learning content is SCORM-compliant and can be seamlessly integrated into your existing platform, or delivered through our full-featured hosted portal.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to measure winding insulation resistance and winding resistance. The lesson also describes the major components of AC motors and explains the theory behind permanent magnet motors, three-phase motors, and induction motors.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to measure winding insulation resistance and winding resistance. The lesson also describes the major components of AC motors and explains the theory behind permanent magnet motors, three-phase motors, and induction motors.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, AC motor components, AC motor theory, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to overhaul AC induction motors. Procedures for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, and reassembling endbells, rotors, and bearings are presented in detail. The lesson also covers procedures for inspecting and cleaning the stator as well as windings and testing the motor once it has been reassembled.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, electrical control equipment, AC motor components, AC motor theory, and the proper use of electrical test instruments.
This lesson shows and explains how to overhaul AC induction motors. Procedures for disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, and reassembling endbells, rotors, and bearings are presented in detail. The lesson also covers procedures for inspecting and cleaning the stator as well as windings and testing the motor once it has been reassembled.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, Ohm’s Law and Three Phase Motors.
This lesson introduces participants to the application of direct current motors and their components. This lesson covers general characteristics of a DC motor, DC motor components, their functions and the design of the brush assembly. This lesson explains concepts such as flux interaction, commutation, the effect of multiple windings, armature’ reaction, compensation and CEMF, and how each of these factors effects motor operation.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, Ohm’s Law and Three Phase Motors.
This lesson introduces participants to the application of direct current motors and their components. This lesson covers general characteristics of a DC motor, DC motor components, their functions and the design of the brush assembly. This lesson explains concepts such as flux interaction, commutation, the effect of multiple windings, armature’ reaction, compensation and CEMF, and how each of these factors effects motor operation.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, and preferably with AC and DC motor theory and AC motor maintenance.
This lesson describes some of the basic concepts of DC motors; explains how DC motors differ from AC motors; describes the components of a DC motor and their functions. This lesson also covers DC motor maintenance, including commutator inspection and maintenance as well as brush maintenance; explains various types of commutator problems and how to remedy diem; describes how to select, install, and seat brushes.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical principles, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical control equipment, and preferably with AC and DC motor theory and AC motor maintenance.
This lesson describes some of the basic concepts of DC motors; explains how DC motors differ from AC motors; describes the components of a DC motor and their functions. This lesson also covers DC motor maintenance, including commutator inspection and maintenance as well as brush maintenance; explains various types of commutator problems and how to remedy diem; describes how to select, install, and seat brushes.
This comprehensive interactive multimedia training program consists of four individual lessons that train participants to understand, maintain, and test AC and DC motors.
This program is excellent for the training of electricians and electronic technicians as well as for the multi-craft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities.
Mastering maintenance reduces downtime and extends equipment life.
Understanding motor theory enhances safety and prevents accidents.
Gain actionable knowledge to excel in industrial roles.
Proficiency in AC/DC systems opens doors to advanced opportunities.