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At the present time, hundreds of facilities worldwide are producing biofuels. Over the next few decades, many advances will be made in this field and hundreds of new facilities will be built to produce this type of fuel. This opens a new field for potential workers. For decades to come, biofuels will be produced and consumed in the United States, creating an ongoing demand for biofuel production workers.

The Biofuel Production Operations Online Training course will give you the education you need to begin an exciting career in biofuel production. As a biofuel production operator, your job will be to ensure the quality and purity of the biofuel your plant produces. This involves inspecting and repairing equipment, operating computer systems, and handling lab equipment. This online course will ensure you have the skills you need to handle these tasks.

In the United States, there are thousands of chemical manufacturing facilities, run by chemical plant operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment, and there is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Currently, a large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come.

This course can help you get started. There are very few institutions that provide training for entry-level operators. This Chemical Plant Operations Online Training course is unique and user-friendly, designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry or math, physics, or chemistry. The necessary science concepts are built into the course modules. Get started in the field by taking the Chemical Plant Operations Online Training course!

Computers control much of the world today. The manufacturing industry is no exception, and you can make yourself an indispensable part of the future of manufacturing by training to become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist. This online CNC Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career quickly.

The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform CNC machining, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality, and grinding.

Does working with special materials interest you? Are you looking for a lucrative and stable career? Consider becoming a composite technician. This online Composites Technician course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career as a composites technician quickly.

This course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for composites processing, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, machining, and joining necessary to work as a composite technician.

Are you looking for a job where you can play a pivotal role during a manufacturing process? Consider a career as a die setter. This accelerated Die Setter course provides an intensive overview of math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and fabrication, and will prepare for a successful career as a die setter.

Indeed.com ranks electrical technicians among the top 10 highest-paying roles in the electrician field. They must possess the professional skills and knowledge to collaborate and work independently within a manufacturing or factory environment, as they maintain key electrical equipment that is the backbone of the manufacturing industry.

Electrical professionals are required to understand the fundamentals of electricity and the components used to generate, control, and store it. This electrical technician course provides an intensive overview of the fundamental knowledge necessary for electrical maintenance, including math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, and assembly.

Throughout this electrical technician training, you will also be introduced to practical skills, such as metal cutting, circuit calculations, robot troubleshooting, manufacturing management, and tools for threaded fasteners. Designed to encompass more in-demand skills than traditional electrical technician programs, specialized topics in manufacturing management like Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and Siemens PLC hardware are comprehensively covered.

Unlike other electrician technician programs, when you enroll in our electrician technician course you will also receive a 25% discount on tools from IDEAL Industries. Get started in this electrotechnical course today and begin your career as an electrical technician!

Are you a problem solver and a team player? Why not consider a career as an engineering technician? An engineering technician needs a practical understanding of engineering concepts to assist engineers and technologists in projects relating to research and development, implementation or operation. This course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career as an engineering technician quickly.

This online Engineering Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for this manufacturing role. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, machining, quality, grinding, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, additive manufacturing, assembly, design, and management necessary to work as an Engineering Technician.

With an aging infrastructure and dwindling trade workforce, the demand for more skilled plumbers has never been greater. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that plumbing and related jobs will increase at a faster-than-average rate, with roughly 43,000 openings expected annually through 2033.  With the proper plumbing training, you could enter and build a scalable career in this high-demand field.

This Foundations of Plumbing course is perfect for teaching you the fundamental, job-ready skills relevant to the plumbing and piping industry. In this self-paced course, you will learn how to work on modern plumbing systems from in-depth course material developed by industry experts and employers. After completing this plumbing foundation course, you will possess the specialized skills and technical knowledge needed to start a career in plumbing.

The Home Inspection Certificate Course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course has also been approved by several home inspector regulatory boards for initial education requirements for home inspector licensure or continuing education credits. It is also one component of the steps required to obtain a NIBI Certified Inspector credential.

Through 11 in-depth modules, you will gain insight on the methodologies required to perform a home inspection. You will learn how to inspect and report on heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems, roof and siding, the foundation, and other major components of a home.

Please note: This course does not meet state requirements for AL, AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TX, WA, and WV. These states only accept 50% of online courses towards education, IN and VI.

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand, but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities.

This HVAC online training course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will be provided with hands-on guidance through videos, reading assignments, service call simulations, and practical applications.

With content aligning to the latest industry standards, you will be prepared for the HVAC Excellence or NATE certification exams by the end of this course. You will also receive a voucher package to take the HVAC Excellence exams. However, please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Certification Exams

By course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive an HVAC Excellence ESCO Group Voucher Package that includes:

• 1 Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory (Core)* exam voucher
• 1 Professional Technician exam voucher (Residential Air Conditioning recommended)
• 1 EPA 608 exam voucher

*To sit for the HVAC Excellence Core exam, you must provide two years of documented work experience. Exam proctor fees may apply.

Additionally, this course aligns with the following Professional Technician specialty areas (vouchers are not included for the exams below):

• Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory
• Residential Air Conditioning
• Gas Heat
• Electric Heat
• Heat Pump Installer
• Heat Pump Service
• Light Commercial Air Conditioning
• Light Commercial Refrigeration

*Proctor fees may apply

As HVAC/R systems become increasingly complex, learning and mastering the latest technology is critical. HVAC/R Simulations for Field Technicians offers a rich, hands-on learning experience that mimics field performance in a completely online environment. You will practice servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting common HVAC/R scenarios in true-to-life service call simulations.

You will work through approximately 200 scenarios to master seven pieces of HVAC/R equipment – Gas Furnace, Oil Furnace, Gas Boiler, Split Residential A/C, Commercial A/C, Heat Pumps, and Commercial Walk-in Freezers. Your skills and knowledge are then put to the test in 12 ungraded assessment simulations. If you need to sharpen your diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, this online course is ideal.

Please note this course is not graded by an instructor and no grades will be awarded upon the completion. For the certificate of completion to be provided, you must verify that you have completed all simulations to the best of your ability.

This online HVAC/R training course will prepare you for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry by providing hands-on guidance for service, repair, and solutions.

During this HVAC/R certification program, you will learn from in-depth materials to understand HVAC/R service and repair, environmental challenges and solutions, and service call simulations that bring concepts to life.

From safety, tools, and equipment best practices to commercial and residential appliance fundamentals—this HVAC/R technician course is designed to help you succeed in your new career. You will thoroughly understand key HVAC/R topics, including heat, temperature and pressure, refrigeration and refrigerants, safety practices, tools and equipment, leak detection, system evacuation, refrigeration oil management, system charging, automatic controls, electric motors, and much more. Reinforce your learning by engaging in over 200 course simulations and challenges to test your knowledge and skills.

This HVAC/R technician course also emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as communication, decision-making, time management, problem-solving, and accepting responsibility.

At the completion of your HVAC/R training, you will be ready to pass all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate. A voucher package is included with your HVAC/R certification enrollment, which includes the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam and the EPA 608 Certification exam. Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this HVAC technician course is the right fit for you.

HVAC/R Certification Exams

This HVAC/R certified technician program will provide the necessary information to pass the following entry-level certificate exams:

• HVAC Excellence ESCO Group: 17 Employment Ready Certificates
• NATE: Ready to Work Certificate
• EPA 608: Section 608 Universal Technician Certification

Upon completion of this HVAC/R training, you will also receive a voucher package for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam* that includes:

• 1 Employment Ready Certificate for Electrical
• 1 Employment Ready Certificate for Air Conditioning
• 1 EPA 608 Voucher

*Proctor fees may apply

The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course is designed to educate candidates on the cutting edge green building and sustainable design practices, and enables participants to designate that expertise with an internationally recognized professional credential.

Developed and backed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Green Associate course and its credential have gained national and global notoriety. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is one of the most widely used standards for green building and design. The Tier 1: LEED Green Associate training course and exam covers general information on green building practices for residential and commercial projects, and prepares individuals to support other professionals working on projects seeking LEED certification.

This course will also prepare you for the LEED Green Associate Credential from USGBC (US Green Building Council). This is an internationally recognized certification that designates expertise in green building and design principles. The exam fee is included with the course.

Do you have a knack for tinkering and fixing things with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love every day? This online course includes an intensive overview of the skills required for manufacturing maintenance, including the principles of power transfer and rigging safety as well as PLCs and robotics, and will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin a successful career.

A Maintenance Technician is required to have a thorough understanding of how machines and systems function to keep them running without breakdowns and maintain service for their expected lifespan and beyond. You will learn about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, grinding, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, rigging, and fluid systems as you prepare for your new career as a Maintenance Technician.

Manufacturers are looking for highly skilled workers to create increasingly complex and important products. If you're looking for a stable career in a growing industry, becoming a manual machinist could be the best option for you. This online Manual Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly.

The Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. You will learn workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and assembly to work as a Manual Machinist.

Understand the true meaning of productivity and how to improve it. This course will help you learn to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing to increase customer satisfaction and help your company become more efficient and productive.

The Mechatronics course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for the mechatronics industry. You will learn math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, fluid systems, rigging, and welding in Mechatronics.

Natural gas plant operators monitor and control the systems and equipment that take gas from its natural state and convert it into a usable product. Your job is to ensure that the gas produced is free of impurities. The purified gas is then separated into products such as ethane, propane, butane, and methane. You'll also be responsible for the flow of this processed gas into the pipelines that carry it to the various industries and homes that use it for fuel. In addition, you'll make gas flow changes to the supply system to keep pace with customer demands.

Natural gas plant operators earn above-average wages and enjoy good job security and the potential to advance into supervisory or management positions. This is a user-friendly course, designed for people who have no prior exposure to the technical aspects of hydrocarbons, energy, or industrial processes. No prior science or math education is necessary; the course includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.

The United States is home to many oil refineries, all of which need experts to run their operations. Oil refinery operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment, and there's an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Sounds great, right? This online course will teach you everything you need to know to enter the energy industry as an oil refinery operator. The course is unique and user-friendly, designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry.

The energy industry is ever-changing, encompassing everything from power plant operations, to petrochemicals like oil and natural gas, to renewable energy sources. Taking an oil refinery operations course offers you a path to a growing sector of the field. A large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come—which is great for entry-level workers.

Currently very few institutions provide entry-level training and courses in oil refinery operation. Generally, oil refinery operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up, sometimes to senior management positions. In their day-to-day tasks, oil refinery operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They consider personnel safety the primary objective and ensure production processes are operating safely. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Oil refinery operators also detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations. You will learn how to perform all these oil refinery processes and more in this course.

If you want a career with high pay and a stable work environment, this online Power Plant Operations course will get you on the right track. Now is an excellent time to start an exciting career as a power plant operator—there are thousands of power plants in the United States alone, and a large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating open power plant operator jobs for many years to come. Power plant operator training will prepare you to fill the ongoing need for entry-level positions in this industry.

This unique, user-friendly course is designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry, math, physics, or chemistry. The necessary science concepts are built into the course modules. Very few institutions provide power plant operator training and certification opportunities for entry-level operators, so your certificate from this course will give you an edge over others in the field.

After you complete this course, you will be fluent in how to operate a power plant with safety as the prime consideration. You'll be able to make adjustments to keep system process variables, such as flows, temperatures, and pressures, within acceptable ranges; detect both potential and actual problems and analyze operational trends as well as take corrective actions. You'll also learn important strategies to sustain communication with other operators, as well as maintenance and management.

There are a lot of job opportunities available for press operators, but companies require the necessary skills and experience. This online Press Operator: Cold Stamping course allows you to gain the required knowledge that provides a pathway to the skills you need validate your competence.

The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for cold stamping press work. You will learn about math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation as you prepare for a successful career as a press operator performing cold stamping.

There are a lot of job opportunities available for those who want manufacturing roles, but companies require the necessary skills and experience. This online Press Operator: Hot Stamping course allows you to gain the required knowledge and a pathway to the skills you need to validate your competence.

A Press Operator is responsible for the routine production of a coil-fed stamping press. This course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for hot stamping press work. You will learn the math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation to work as a hot stamping press operator.

Are you looking for the education and training that will give you career a boost and allow you to get the job you want? This online Process Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to become a process technician.

A Process Technician is involved throughout the manufacturing process. They operate equipment, oversee processes, document results and adhere to strict protocols. This course will teach you the math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, fluid systems, and joining necessary to be on your way to a successful career as a process technician.

Do you have a keen attention to detail? A career as a quality inspector could be a great fit. This online Quality Inspector course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly.

This accelerated Quality Inspector course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for quality assurance and inspection, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and management.

The Residential Electrician course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills needed to work with residential electrical systems—no previous experience is required. With booming infrastructure, new energy conservation technology, and an aging workforce, demand for skilled electricians is in high demand, with 80,000 residential electrician jobs opening each year through 2031, projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Completing this residential electrician training will prepare you to pass your state's electrical licensing exam and kick-start your career as a residential electrician or electrician apprentice.

Throughout your online residential electrician training, you will learn electrical theory, wiring and installation, safety procedures, the use of common hardware and materials, the use of building plans, and more. You will also have access to 30+ virtual simulations that facilitate hands-on practice and 10 lessons on customer service, an essential soft skill in your electrical residential career. On-the-job, critical thinking scenarios will help boost your success, along with quizzes in each lesson of this residential electrician course.

Our residential electrician training features engaging and interactive content that will further increase your real-world success, such as 3D models and walk-throughs of main electrical panels, circuit breakers, DMM, fuses, and branch circuit learning checks. You will also play games, including name that function, ampacity, and labeling receptacle, paired with in-the-field photo access (provided by your course SME).

Investing in your electrician education is the first step toward a successful electrician career! Residential electrician training prepares you for electrician licensing tests, generally required by most states and localities. While tests differ, you will need to understand the common situations in electrical work, including the use of the National Electrical Code®, local electrical codes, circuits, and various types of wiring methods.

Please check with your state, county, or city for residential electrician licensing rules and whether this course's hours will be accepted for licensing. *Our Residential Electrician course does not count towards getting a Massachusetts Electrician license.

An increasing number of companies are turning to robotics as a means for increased production. Robots have an impressive range of applications, from "pick and place" for packaging, to welding, painting, or inspecting parts immediately after a process. However, robots are not foolproof; they require effective preventive maintenance to ensure they operate at full capacity. If a robot malfunctions, an experienced maintenance professional must know how to troubleshoot the exact cause.

This Robotics Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed in the robotics industry. You will learn math, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, fluid systems, and rigging to be on your way to a successful career as a robotics technician.

Do you want to play an integral role in a manufacturing process? Are you looking for a way to become more indispensable to your employer in the manufacturing industry? Tool and die makers are skilled artisans who enter their careers after a combination of education and hands-on training. This online Tool and Die Maker course is the perfect way to get started in your new career as a tool and die maker.

This course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for tool and die making. You will learn workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding. Upon completion of the course, you'll have obtained the required knowledge and proven competency in the necessary areas for a successful career as a tool and die maker.

Manufacturers are looking for highly skilled workers to create increasingly complex and important products. If you want a stable career in an industry that needs you, consider becoming a toolmaker. This online Toolmaker course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly.

The Toolmaker course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for toolmaking, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

Do you like to work with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love and make good money? This online Welder Technician course is an accelerated training package that will provide you the required knowledge and skills you need for success as a welder.

The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for a welder technician to perform the job, including lessons in math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, metal cutting, grinding, forming, robotics, rigging, and welding.