Hands-On Training
We are dedicated to providing you with world-class, hands-on training. Our offerings include Motion Learning Center classes and open-enrollment classes throughout North America.
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We strongly believe in hands-on training. Open-enrollment classes consist of hands-on, instructor-led courses conducted by professional subject matter experts at locations across North America. Some courses offer the option to attend in person or virtually. Download a printable schedule here.
If you're interested in a course but can't attend at one of our facilities, we can also bring the training to you!
Advanced Lathe CNC Programming
Price: $1400 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This advanced course builds on foundational CNC lathe programming skills, focusing on complex techniques such as threading, tool compensation, and program optimization. Students will refine their programs and troubleshoot advanced issues through in-depth simulator practice and guided video demonstrations.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
TBD
Advanced Mill CNC Programming
Price: $1400 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This in-depth course advances CNC mill programming skills, focusing on multi-axis machining, complex tool paths, and program refinement. Participants will use Haas Next-Gen simulators and a physical Haas mill to practice and perfect advanced programs with instructor support.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
TBD
Basic Lathe CNC Programming
Price: $950 per person
Course Duration:
2 Days
This course introduces the fundamentals of CNC lathe programming. Ideal for operators, machinists, or engineers looking to build foundational skills, the class covers everything from basic G/M-code programming to program simulation and troubleshooting. Students will gain experience using Haas Next-Gen simulators and guided video demonstrations to write, test, and refine lathe programs.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
TBD
Basic Mill CNC Programming
Price: $950 per person
Course Duration:
2 days
This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of CNC mill programming. Designed for operators, machinists, and engineers new to milling, the course combines instructor-led demos, simulator practice, and hands-on machining on a Haas mill to build foundational programming skills using Next-Gen controls.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
TBD
Macro CNC Programming
Price: $1400 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This advanced-level course is designed to help CNC programmers master macro programming for mills and lathes. Students will learn to create flexible, efficient programs using variables, logic, and conditional operations. Training includes simulator-based practice and instructor-led evaluations to deepen understanding of automation within CNC controls.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
TBD
Bearings & Power Transmission
Price: $1,400 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This course is designed for maintenance technicians, mechanics and others who are responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment which contains mechanical drives and various types of anti-friction rolling bearings.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
BPH224
BluePrint Reading
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
What are blueprints? Why are they used? Learn these and how blueprints are drawn including standards, lines, symbols, title blocks, engineering scales, tolerances and more.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
BRV108
Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting
Price: $1,400 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This course provides an intense level of troubleshooting by analyzing prints and studying failure modes of electrical equipment. Detailed information on OSHA regulations and general electrical safety is an integral part of the class.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
EEH224
Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E Arc Flash
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Electrical shocks and burns account for more than 1,000 fatal injuries each year. This course is intended to help keep employees safe while working around energized equipment. Additionally, it also enables businesses to meet their liability, documentation, and compliance requirements as defined by OSHA.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
AFA208
Excel – Advanced + Pivot Tables
Price: $399.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Excel Advanced: This session includes using If statement functions, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, importing data and creating Macros.
Excel Advanced 2.0 Pivot Tables: This Excel advanced session will delve further into manipulating your data using Pivot Tables and Charts.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
DEV308
Excel Fundamentals & Intermediate
Price: $399.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Excel Fundamentals: This session is essential for learning how to configure your Excel application and learning some valuable tips, tricks, and shortcuts.
Excel Intermediate: This is one of the most popular sessions in the Excel series and includes sorting, filtering, and advanced filtering.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
DEV108
Hoisting & Rigging
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Learn proper lifting procedures, safety, calculating load weight and center of gravity plus rigging equipment and inspection.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
HRV108
Hydraulic Symbols
Price: $250.00 per person
Course Duration:
4 hrs
This course is designed for maintenance technicians, mechanics and others who are responsible for maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems. The class covers how to read and understand hydraulic system schematics.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
HSV104
Industrial Hydraulics
Price: $1,600.00 per person
Course Duration:
4 days
A training program designed for individuals who want a comprehensive study of industrial hydraulics. Each topic starts with the basics and the subject matter is thoroughly covered. After completing the course, participants are equipped with the skills to isolate and correct problems that occur on hydraulic machinery.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
HYH336
Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals
Price: $950.00 per person
Course Duration:
2 days
This course has been developed for technicians who are called upon to maintain machine lubrication and lube systems. The course was developed to deliver a well-rounded understanding of lubrication, types of lubrication, and how not applying best practices contribute to premature component failure.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
LFH116
Infrared Thermgraphy
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Learn the basic principles of thermal imaging and how it helps in preventative and predictive maintenance. Available instruments are covered plus understanding their operation. How to interpret the imaging and what adjustments are critical in obtaining good images will be discussed.
What you will learn:
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Class ID:
ITV108
Logic Concepts, Industrial Control & PLCs
Price: $1,400.00 per person
Course Duration:
3 days
This course provides a basic, yet thorough understanding of logic as a concept, sequence of operation, and logic conversion from hard wired to PLC. Students are given a simple hard wired diagram, asked to convert it to a PLC program and explain the sequence of operation. PLC functions and programming procedures are reviewed. Participants will convert application requirements to executable programs and will be challenged to troubleshoot hardware and logic functions.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
PCH224
Math for Industrial Maintenance
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
This course is intended for maintenance technicians, mechanics, and others, and is designed to strengthen basic math concepts, with specific application to the industrial environment.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
MIH108
Outlook Basics & Essentials
Price: $399.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Outlook Basic: Learn how to change your initial view of Outlook, Create Emails with Options and Attachments, Change Default fonts and add signatures; How to create and use folders, use quicksteps, search email and flag email; How to use the calendar to add events and appointments, create meetings and check availability of attendees; How to accept, decline or mark meetings as tentative, track responses and modify a meeting request.
Outlook Essentials: This class covers advanced email options, attaching outlook items and calendars. You will also learn how to use advanced quick steps, conditional formatting and how to set rules; How to create search folders for quicker searching and how to efficiently use the search ribbon. We will also touch upon using OneNote with Outlook, and much more.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
DEV208
Process Pumps (Fluid Transfer Pumps)
Price: $950.00 per person
Course Duration:
2 days
This course is designed for maintenance technicians, mechanics and others who are responsible for selecting, installing, system troubleshooting, and repairing pumps. It addresses the differences between positive displacement & centrifugal pumps. It covers identification, operating characteristics, performance, & applications. Lab time involving tear-down, parts identification, & assembly makes up 1/3 of class time.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
PPH216
Pneumatic Systems
Price: $950.00 per person
Course Duration:
2 days
This course is for individuals who want a better understanding of pneumatic components and systems. After attending, the participants will have the knowledge to identify problems with pneumatic equipment as they occur and be able to apply corrective solutions.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
PSH212
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) (Virtual)
Price: $1,950.00 per person
Course Duration:
(8) 4-hour sessions
This course is designed for maintenance persons and others who want to optimize their maintenance planning programs to increase maintenance cost effectiveness, operating reliability, and machine uptime.
Series I:
1. January 13
2. January 27
3. February 10
4. February 24
5. March 10
6. March 24
7. April 7
8. April 28
Series II:
1. September 4
2. September 22
3. October 13
4. October 27
5. November 3
6. November 17
7. December 12
8. December 19
Note: (8) 4-hour Sessions. Courses do not have to be taken in order. You may begin in the middle of Series I and complete in the middle of Series II.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
RMV101
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) (In-Person)
Price: 1,600.00 per person
Course Duration:
4 days
This course is designed for maintenance persons and others who want to optimize their maintenance planning programs to increase maintenance cost effectiveness, operating reliability, and machine uptime.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
RMH101
Vibration Analysis
Price: $475.00 per person
Course Duration:
1 day
Learn the basic fundamentals of vibration, what is normal, abnormal, and causes of vibration. Troubleshooting and corrective actions will be discussed.
What you will learn:
Open Enrollment Schedule
Class ID:
VAM108
Locations
The map below displays the locations where the Open Enrollment classes are offered.
*Enrollments taking place within 5 business days of class start date may require additional shipping charges for class materials.
**If you are unable to attend a class that you are scheduled for and cannot find someone to take your place, you will not be invoiced if you cancel more than two weeks before your class begins. If you cancel with less than two week’s notice, you will be invoiced, but you or someone else from your company may transfer to another course of equal value, if there are seats available.
***Our classes require a minimum number of participants to proceed. If enrollment is too low, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a class. In the event of a cancellation, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible. We strongly recommend purchasing refundable airfare and travel accommodations, as we are not responsible for any travel-related expenses incurred due to class cancellations.
If a class is canceled, participants will have the option to transfer to a future session.
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Phone: 205-951-5000
Fax: 205-951-5004
Email: [email protected]
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