Find the Right Learning Path
Explore ITC Learning's recommended training organized by job role. Each one is built to help maintenance organizations onboard, develop, and upskill technicians with a structured progression of courses and skills.
Recommended Courses by Job Role
Review ITC Learning's recommended courses for skilled trades job roles. Each role includes courses designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for success.
Career Progression
Experience tiers that apply across every craft, the ladder a technician climbs from first day to fully qualified.
New Hire
20 recommended coursesBrand-new to the plant floor. A safety-first onboarding path plus the numeracy, documentation, and hand-tool fundamentals every technician needs before touching equipment.
Safety (7)
Foundational (5)
Electrical (4)
Apprentice
30 recommended coursesEnrolled in a structured program. Builds broad electrical and mechanical fundamentals alongside core safety and shop math on the path to journeyman.
Safety (5)
Foundational (5)
Electrical (13)
Journeyman
30 recommended coursesA fully qualified technician who works independently. Emphasis on applied troubleshooting and diagnostics across both electrical and mechanical systems, with an introduction to predictive maintenance.
Safety (4)
Foundational (2)
Electrical (14)
- Ohm's Law
- AC Characteristics
- Three-phase AC Circuits
- AC Motor Theory
- Multimeters
- Magnetic Starters
- Troubleshooting Electrical Control Circuits
- Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Diagrams
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 1
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 2
- Principles of Operation
- Interpreting Ladder Logic
Craft Specialties
Discipline-focused training for the equipment your plant runs.
Multi-Craft
40 recommended coursesThe most versatile technician on the team. Cross-trained across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems to keep the widest range of equipment running.
Safety (5)
Foundational (3)
Electrical (15)
- Ohm's Law
- AC Characteristics
- Three-phase AC Circuits
- AC Motor Theory
- Multimeters
- Switches and Coils
- Magnetic Starters
- Troubleshooting Electrical Control Circuits
- Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Diagrams
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 1
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 2
- Principles of Operation
- Interpreting Ladder Logic
Mechanical (11)
- Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Introduction to Mechanical Print Reading
- Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Maintaining Bearings
- Bearing Failure Analysis
- Hydraulic System Operation
- Pneumatic Air Treatment
- Centrifugal Pump Principles and Troubleshooting
- Principles and Practices of Predictive Maintenance
- Vibration Analysis
Electrical / Controls
30 recommended coursesThe electrical and automation specialist. Power, motors, motor control, drives, PLCs and controls, plus the instrumentation crossover needed to troubleshoot modern control systems.
Safety (6)
- Working Safely with Electricity
- Electrical Shock
- Safe Electrical Practices
- Lockout/Tagout
- Arc Flash Awareness
- General Protective Equipment
Electrical (21)
- Ohm's Law
- AC Characteristics
- Three-phase AC Circuits
- Introduction to Digital Devices
- AC Motor Theory
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Switches and Coils
- Magnetic Starters
- Electronic Overload Relays
- Troubleshooting Electrical Control Circuits
- Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
- Inverters: Operation and Maintenance
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Diagrams
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 1
- Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 2
- Principles of Operation
- Interpreting Ladder Logic
- Programmable Controllers for Analog Control
Instrumentation & Controls
30 recommended coursesThe process-instrumentation specialist. Measurement fundamentals, transmitters, calibration, final control elements, control loops, and loop and diagram troubleshooting for plants that run on instruments and controls.
Safety (4)
Foundational (2)
Electrical (5)
Instrumentation (19)
- Pressure Measurement
- Temperature Measurement
- Flow Measurement
- Level Measurement
- Pressure and Temperature Transmitters
- Flow Transmitters
- Level and Weight Transmitters
- Smart Transmitters
- Calibration Principles
- Calibrating Pressure Instruments
- Calibrating Temperature Instruments
- Calibrating Flow Instruments
- Calibrating Level Instruments
- Actuators and Positioners
- Single Loop Control
- Controller Tuning
- Interpreting Process Control Diagrams
- Instruments in Hazardous Environments
- Troubleshooting Single Loop Control Systems
HVAC/R
25 recommended coursesThe heating, cooling, and refrigeration specialist. Refrigeration systems and components, routine service, cooling and heating troubleshooting, plus the motor, control, and boiler skills that keep climate and process-cooling systems running.
Safety (4)
Foundational (2)
Electrical (5)
Mechanical (11)
- Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- AC System Components
- AC Test and Maintenance Equipment
- AC Routine Checks and Maintenance
- Maintaining Refrigerant Levels
- Troubleshooting Cooling Systems
- Troubleshooting Heating Systems
- Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Fan and Blower Fundamentals
Instrumentation (3)
Millwright
30 recommended coursesThe mechanical specialist. Rotating equipment, precision alignment, bearings, pumps and seals, hydraulics and pneumatics, rigging, and field fabrication.
Safety (4)
Foundational (2)
Mechanical (24)
- Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Introduction to Mechanical Print Reading
- Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Lubrication Maintenance
- Bearing Failure Analysis
- Maintaining Bearings
- Techniques for Extending Bearing Life
- Mechanical Seals
- Centrifugal Pump Principles and Troubleshooting
- Centrifugal Pump Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly
- Hydraulic System Operation
- Hydraulic Directional and Flow Controls
- Pneumatic Air Treatment
- Preparing Piping for Installation
- Introduction to Welding
- Rigging Fundamentals
- Hand Operated Equipment
- Forklifts and Cranes
- Ladders and Scaffolding
- Principles and Practices of Predictive Maintenance
- Vibration Analysis
- Principles of Reverse Double Dial Alignment
- Reverse Double Dial Alignment Procedure
Reliability / PdM
30 recommended coursesThe condition-monitoring and predictive-maintenance specialist. Vibration analysis, precision alignment, lubrication and oil analysis, bearing and seal reliability, and the statistics and problem-solving skills to catch failures before they happen.
Safety (4)
Foundational (4)
Electrical (4)
Mechanical (18)
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Fundamentals of Lubrication
- Lubrication Maintenance
- Bearing Failure Analysis
- Maintaining Bearings
- Techniques for Extending Bearing Life
- Mechanical Seals
- Centrifugal Pump Principles and Troubleshooting
- Principles and Practices of Predictive Maintenance
- Vibration Analysis
- Lubricant and Trend Analysis
- Fan and Blower Fundamentals
- Principles of Reverse Double Dial Alignment
- Reverse Double Dial Alignment Procedure
- Introduction to Statistical Process Control
- Introduction to Control Charts
- Machine and Process Capability Studies
- Problem Solving Techniques
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