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- TradesProgram guides
- Electrical & Wiring Codefrom $50Electrical work covers how power is generated, distributed and wired into buildings, and the electrical code that governs how it is installed safely.
- HVAC & Refrigerationfrom $50HVAC and refrigeration technicians install, operate and service the heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration systems in homes and…
- Welding & Fabricationfrom $50Welders and fabricators join and shape metal for construction, manufacturing, pipelines and repair work, using processes such as SMAW…
- Plumbing & Pipefittingfrom $50Plumbers and pipefitters install and maintain the water supply, drainage, gas and process piping systems in residential, commercial and…
Tech & GreenProgram guides- Solar Installationfrom $97Solar installers design, install and maintain photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Green Buildingfrom $197Green building work focuses on energy, water and operating efficiency in buildings.
- Robotics & Automationfrom $197Automation technicians and managers work with the control systems, sensors and automated equipment that run modern buildings and production lines.
- Aviation Maintenancefrom $37Aviation maintenance technicians inspect, service and repair aircraft.
- Technical Career Paths Map$37The five main technical tracks, what each one actually asks of you, and the realistic moves between them.
- Interview Practice Lab for Technical Roles$47Screening calls, troubleshooting scenarios, practical exercises and the questions that separate candidates.
Courses ($97)Self-paced courses
TSC Pro Bundle$497One purchase, every career track: Auto Shop Estimator, Maintenance Technician, Production Manager Track, Utilities Advisor, Utilities…- Pool Installer$97Learn the full residential pool installation workflow — from site assessment to startup and handover.
- Roofing Installer$97Residential roofing installation from tear-off to final inspection — asphalt shingle focus with metal and flat-roof fundamentals.
- Solar Roof Installer$97Rooftop solar installation fundamentals — racking, module installation, wiring basics, and roof integrity on asphalt and metal roofs.
- Car Maintenance Tech$97Core maintenance and inspection skills for working in a quick-lube, tire shop, or general repair bay.
- Swimming Pool Construction Technician$97The construction-side deep dive: structures, steel, plumbing systems, shotcrete/gunite, and finishes for inground pool builds.
- Commercial HVAC Operations Tech$97Operate and maintain commercial HVAC systems — RTUs, chillers, boilers, air handlers, and the building controls that run them.
- HVAC Operations Tech$97Residential and light-commercial HVAC operations — system fundamentals, maintenance tune-ups, and first-line diagnostics.
- IT Field Technician$97On-site IT support skills: hardware, networking, Windows troubleshooting, and the field habits that make clients request you by name.
- Job Transitions Into Technical Work$97A self-paced online course in 6 modules and 18 lessons.
Career Tracks ($197-$347)Full career tracks- Auto Shop Estimator$197Learn how collision repair estimators analyze damage, build estimates, source parts, and work with insurers.
- Maintenance Technician$197Start or strengthen a maintenance technician career — safety, tools, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Production Manager Track$197Learn the core skills of manufacturing production management: scheduling, capacity, lean, safety, KPIs, and leading a shift team.
- Utilities Advisor$197Learn how to read and analyze business utility bills, understand rate structures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Utilities Technician$247Start a utilities career — electric, gas, water and wastewater systems, field equipment, metering, safety and the path in.
- Electrician Career Training$297Foundations for starting an electrical career — theory, tools, wiring methods, the code, safety and the apprenticeship path.
- Facilities Operations Manager$297Learn how to run the day-to-day operations of a commercial building — budgets, vendors, maintenance, compliance and teams.
- HVAC Technician$297Foundations for an HVAC career — refrigeration cycle, heating systems, airflow, controls, service diagnostics and the trade path.
- Building Controls Manager (BAS)$347Lead the building automation program — architecture, sequences, trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendors and controls management.
- Chief Building Engineer$347Step up from technician to chief engineer — central plant, electrical, automation, staff leadership, capital projects and compliance.
- LearnGuides and tutorials
- Tutorialsfrom $37Step-by-step, practical resources you can work through on your own.
- How-To Guides$50Free guides and checklists for choosing, entering and growing in a technical career.
- Mini Coursesfrom $37Focused, self-paced courses on a single job role, plus a short fundamentals primer.
- Technical Fundamentals Primer$37A fast, practical introduction to the five foundational skills every technical and skilled-trades role expects.
Free ToolsFree downloads and self-checks- The Technical Job-Readiness ScorecardFreeRate yourself on 12 statements and get a score, a band, and your top three next actions.
- Technical Skills Track SurveyFreeAnswer 10 quick questions and get a plain-English guide that points you to a sensible first track.
- The Technical Skills LadderFreeSee the seven layers of technical skill in the order that makes learning easier.
- Your First 90 Days in Technical SkillsFreeA practical month-by-month starter plan for building real technical skills and proving them.
- Build a Free Home Practice LabFreeA step-by-step guide to a safe practice environment for technical skills, using only free tools.
PlanCurriculum, research and tuition- Curriculumsfrom $37Module and lesson counts for every Technical Skills College course, with a link to each full curriculum.
- Research ReportsCareer research and reference material from Technical Skills College.
- Financial Aidfrom $37How tuition works at Technical Skills College and how to get help choosing the right option.
- Trade Career BooksPDF career books
- The Apprenticeship Application Playbook$50For the person who wants into a skilled trade and has found there is nothing to apply to: how the process actually runs, and how to run a…
- The Electrical Fundamentals Field Guide$50The theory a first-year apprentice needs, worked slowly, so the trade stops feeling like memorized instructions.
- The HVAC Career Starter Handbook$50An honest orientation to heating, cooling and refrigeration work for the person deciding whether to go into it.
- The Trades Business Startup Handbook$50For the tradesperson who is good at the work: the part of running a trade business nobody taught you.
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- Green Program GuidesProgram guidesGreen CoursesSelf-paced courses
- Solar Roof Installer$97Rooftop solar installation fundamentals — racking, module installation, wiring basics, and roof integrity on asphalt and metal roofs.
- Roofing Installer$97Residential roofing installation from tear-off to final inspection — asphalt shingle focus with metal and flat-roof fundamentals.
- Solar Panel Installer$97Hands-on fundamentals for installing photovoltaic panels on roofs, ground mounts and carports, from site layout and racking to string…
- Solar Roof Technician$97Service, maintenance and troubleshooting for rooftop solar systems: inspections, monitoring alerts, leak and attachment repairs, module and…
Green Career TracksFull career tracks- Utilities Advisor$197Learn how to read and analyze business utility bills, understand rate structures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Facilities Operations Manager$297Learn how to run the day-to-day operations of a commercial building — budgets, vendors, maintenance, compliance and teams.
- Building Controls Manager (BAS)$347Lead the building automation program — architecture, sequences, trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendors and controls management.
- Energy Storage Engineer$347The career foundations of battery energy storage engineering: storage technologies, system sizing, power conversion, safety and fire…
- Trade Program GuidesProgram guides
- Electrical & Wiring Codefrom $50Electrical work covers how power is generated, distributed and wired into buildings, and the electrical code that governs how it is installed safely.
- HVAC & Refrigerationfrom $50HVAC and refrigeration technicians install, operate and service the heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration systems in homes and…
- Welding & Fabricationfrom $50Welders and fabricators join and shape metal for construction, manufacturing, pipelines and repair work, using processes such as SMAW…
- Plumbing & Pipefittingfrom $50Plumbers and pipefitters install and maintain the water supply, drainage, gas and process piping systems in residential, commercial and…
- Robotics & Automationfrom $197Automation technicians and managers work with the control systems, sensors and automated equipment that run modern buildings and production lines.
- Aviation Maintenancefrom $37Aviation maintenance technicians inspect, service and repair aircraft.
Trade Courses ($97)Self-paced courses- Pool Installer$97Learn the full residential pool installation workflow — from site assessment to startup and handover.
- Roofing Installer$97Residential roofing installation from tear-off to final inspection — asphalt shingle focus with metal and flat-roof fundamentals.
- Swimming Pool Construction Technician$97The construction-side deep dive: structures, steel, plumbing systems, shotcrete/gunite, and finishes for inground pool builds.
- HVAC Operations Tech$97Residential and light-commercial HVAC operations — system fundamentals, maintenance tune-ups, and first-line diagnostics.
- Commercial HVAC Operations Tech$97Operate and maintain commercial HVAC systems — RTUs, chillers, boilers, air handlers, and the building controls that run them.
Apprenticeships & TracksBooks and career tracks- The Apprenticeship Application Playbook$50For the person who wants into a skilled trade and has found there is nothing to apply to: how the process actually runs, and how to run a…
- The HVAC Career Starter Handbook$50An honest orientation to heating, cooling and refrigeration work for the person deciding whether to go into it.
- The Trades Business Startup Handbook$50For the tradesperson who is good at the work: the part of running a trade business nobody taught you.
- Maintenance Technician$197Start or strengthen a maintenance technician career — safety, tools, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, repairs and preventive maintenance.
- TSC Pro Bundle$497One purchase, every career track: Auto Shop Estimator, Maintenance Technician, Production Manager Track, Utilities Advisor, Utilities…
ConstructionSelf-paced courses- Construction Installer$97Core skills for construction installers who set doors, windows, cabinets, panels, fixtures and building components to the drawings: layout,…
- BIM & Mixed-Reality Layout$97Building Information Modeling for installers: read and navigate 3D building models, use mixed-reality tools and enterprise headsets to…
- Flooring Installer$97Practical skills for installing hardwood, engineered, laminate, vinyl plank and sheet flooring: subfloor prep, moisture testing, layout,…
- Tile Installer$97Core skills for setting ceramic, porcelain and stone tile on floors, walls and showers: substrate prep, waterproofing, layout, mortar and…
- Tiny Home Builder$97The build sequence for tiny homes on foundations and on wheels: planning and codes, trailers and foundations, framing light and strong,…
EngineeringCareer tracks- Mechanical Engineer$347The career foundations of mechanical engineering for building systems and equipment: mechanics, thermodynamics and fluids, HVAC and…
- Electrical Engineer$347The career foundations of electrical engineering for power and buildings: circuit theory, power distribution, load calculations, protection…
- Energy Storage Engineer$347The career foundations of battery energy storage engineering: storage technologies, system sizing, power conversion, safety and fire…
- AutomotiveCourses and career tracks
- Car Maintenance Tech$97Core maintenance and inspection skills for working in a quick-lube, tire shop, or general repair bay.
- Auto Shop Estimator$197Learn how collision repair estimators analyze damage, build estimates, source parts, and work with insurers.
- Automotive Technology$97Foundations of automotive technology for entry-level technicians: shop safety, engine systems, electrical and diagnostics, brakes, steering…
- Collision Repair$97Hands-on foundations for collision repair technicians: damage analysis, structural basics, panel repair and replacement, welding and…
AviationProgram guide and primer- Aviation Maintenancefrom $37Aviation maintenance technicians inspect, service and repair aircraft.
- The Technical Fundamentals Primer$37A fast, practical introduction to the five foundational skills every technical and skilled-trades role expects.
- The Apprenticeship Application Playbook$50For the person who wants into a skilled trade and has found there is nothing to apply to: how the process actually runs, and how to run a…
- Electrical BasicsProgram guide and field guide
- Electrical & Wiring Codefrom $50Electrical work covers how power is generated, distributed and wired into buildings, and the electrical code that governs how it is installed safely.
- The Electrical Fundamentals Field Guide$50The theory a first-year apprentice needs, worked slowly, so the trade stops feeling like memorized instructions.
Electrical CoursesSelf-paced courses- Solar Roof Installer$97Rooftop solar installation fundamentals — racking, module installation, wiring basics, and roof integrity on asphalt and metal roofs.
- IT Field Technician$97On-site IT support skills: hardware, networking, Windows troubleshooting, and the field habits that make clients request you by name.
Electrical Career TracksFull career tracks- Utilities Technician$247Start a utilities career — electric, gas, water and wastewater systems, field equipment, metering, safety and the path in.
- Electrician Career Training$297Foundations for starting an electrical career — theory, tools, wiring methods, the code, safety and the apprenticeship path.
- Building Controls Manager (BAS)$347Lead the building automation program — architecture, sequences, trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendors and controls management.
- Electrical Engineer$347The career foundations of electrical engineering for power and buildings: circuit theory, power distribution, load calculations, protection…
- UtilitiesFull career tracksSolar & RenewablesProgram guide and courses
- Solar Installationfrom $97Solar installers design, install and maintain photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Solar Roof Installer$97Rooftop solar installation fundamentals — racking, module installation, wiring basics, and roof integrity on asphalt and metal roofs.
- Solar Panel Installer$97Hands-on fundamentals for installing photovoltaic panels on roofs, ground mounts and carports, from site layout and racking to string…
- Solar Roof Technician$97Service, maintenance and troubleshooting for rooftop solar systems: inspections, monitoring alerts, leak and attachment repairs, module and…
Building EnergyFull career tracks- Facilities Operations Manager$297Learn how to run the day-to-day operations of a commercial building — budgets, vendors, maintenance, compliance and teams.
- Building Controls Manager (BAS)$347Lead the building automation program — architecture, sequences, trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendors and controls management.
- Chief Building Engineer$347Step up from technician to chief engineer — central plant, electrical, automation, staff leadership, capital projects and compliance.