Online technical training blog

A career as a wind turbine technician isn’t for everyone. It requires a passion for outdoor work, the ability to work at heights, and a solid understanding of how these complex systems operate. While education is not the only path into the field, it can be a valuable step in gaining the technical skills and knowledge needed to install, maintain, and repair wind turbines. George Brown College’s Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Program offers an opportunity to develop these skills, helping prepare individuals for the demands of this growing industry.

Globally, businesses increasingly require skilled Electronics Technicians to ensure efficient operations. With so many companies relying on advanced technology and automation to power their production lines, there’s a growing demand for technicians who can design, troubleshoot, and maintain the electronic systems that keep everything working efficiently.

Electronics permeate every aspect of our world, from kitchen appliances and aerospace to medicine and advanced manufacturing, and the technology never stays still.

With tax season quickly approaching, it’s time to start preparing and gathering all relevant receipts and paperwork to file your taxes! Students can access and download their T2202 form from their online student account, which will account for all programs paid for during the 2024 calendar year.

We would like to thank everyone again who joined our Winter 2025 Virtual Open House.  We had a fantastic session and truly enjoyed answering your questions on topics such as:

The holiday season is here, we wanted to update you on how the holiday break will impact our GBC Tech Training technical, tutorial, and administrative support. 

Automation has found a way to embed itself within the renewable energy ecosystem, promising to make wind and solar power generation more efficient than ever before.

We hosted our Virtual Open House on October 2nd for prospective students interested in our online Certificate programs including Electronics, Electromechanical, Automation, Electric Vehicles, PLCs, Robotics, and our recently launched Wind Technici

Conventional wisdom dictates that electric vehicles (EVs) are the cleanest alternative to cars burning fossil-fuels.

Many people considering our online technical programs and even registered students often comment “there is content overlap between the programs ”.&

George Brown College has launched its Wind Turbine Technician Certificate program to address the growing global need for workers skilled in servicing, diagnosing, repair

We would like to thank everyone again who joined our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House. 

On January 31st, we held an Open House session to answer your questions about our online Technical Certificate programs in electronics, electromechanics, automation, EVs, PLCs and robotics.

How to Access your eCertificate when you Graduate your Program

An official transcript is a record of the grades you’ve earned while attending college.

If you come across the term, “engineering technician”, you may inadvertently make the incorrect assumption that it is just another term to describe an engineer.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we wanted to update you on how the holiday break will impact our GBCTechTraining technical, tutorial, and administrative support. 

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) Can Help You Retrain and Re-enter the Job Market  

Unless you’ve lived under a rock, you’re likely aware that many industries, especially manufacturing, increasingly rely on automation technologies.

We understand that exams can be stressful for our students, so today, we're here to delve into everything related to exams and provide valuable insights.

Congratulations on enrolling in one of our online training programs! As you begin your training, staying organized and motivated to succeed is essential.