Technical Training
Our technical programs provides flexible, skills-based training in electronics, electromechanics, automation, EVs, PLCs and robotics. They have been developed for adult learners pursuing basic technician level training through independent study, specifically students who cannot attend college full-time because of work or family commitments.
To keep up with the demand for skilled workers and quickly changing technology, adults learners need to stay updated with relevant skills and knowledge. Necessary skill-sets are becoming increasingly specific, and technicians need to be able to work not only with machines, but may need to interact with robots, troubleshoot complex electronic malfunctions, and program automated systems as part of their day-to-day routine.
As employers continue to introduce more complex machines and technology and positions become less defined, being trained in one area may not be sufficient to excel at your job. Employers are looking for technicians with a broader knowledge base.
Distance learning and online programs have created more resources than ever before to assist in a career change. With access to these resources, there are many opportunities to grow your technical skills. Changing career paths is a very common choice for people who want to take their career to a new level or in this case, transition into a new industry.
With technological developments happening all around us, newly graduated engineers or those who have been in the workforce for quite some time may find it difficult to stay competitive and on-trend within the current field. And while university degrees provide a strong theoretical foundation, Certificate programs are a great way to boost your knowledge and allows for you to become an industry expert.
Research is reporting that online education can be just as, if not more, effective than in-class education! students in online classes have been found to “learn more and spend more time on tasks, are more engaged than traditional students, have higher achievements, and are performing better”.
If you’re someone considering online technical skills training, it’s important for you to be sure whether it’s a good fit with your lifestyle and best suits your needs as a student. Our short quiz will introduce you to the concept of online learning and help you decide on next steps.
Online courses and programs have gained massive popularity in the past few years, attracting a large and diverse population of learners. Young adults are no longer the only students in these programs—recent research indicates that online students are becoming younger and older!
Going back to school as an adult has become more common but does carry its own unique challenges.
The goal of our Online Technician certificate programs is to provide our students with the practical know how and technical skills needed to become more employable and successful in their fields. Since the 1995 launch of the Electronics Technician program, right up to the recent launch of the Electric Vehicle program, over 12,000 students have enrolled in these programs. Using flexible, engaging and cost-effective distance learning strategies and tools, our programs give students a unique opportunity to further their technical education.
Taking an online training program is a new experience for most of our students. To a first- timer of online learning it may seem a bit scary and complicated but rest assured it really is very straightforward and simple.
The simulation software is fully integrated within the learning material and bridges the gap between theoretical and practical usage.
Online exams are taken at the end of each module to evaluate a student’s mastery of the program material. Each module exam is timed at 90 minutes, and comprised of 30 multiple choice or short answer questions. They are submitted electronically for grading and results are returned to the student right away.
We have technical, tutorial and administrative support to help you succeed in the programs. Our approach is to hire really great people, train them on our programs and then make sure they are accessible to our students.
There are two easy registration options, to make it convenient and affordable for you to register into the online Technician Certificate Programs.