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Welcome to Your Pathway to a Great Career. It’s an exciting journey made possible through the sponsorship of the Caterpillar Corporation.

Your Pathway begins with enrolling in the Technicians for Africa program.

Enroll in Our Foundational Program!

Enrolling in this exciting new program is free and easy. There are no hidden charges. That’s right! It’s completely free! Yet it can set you on a course to a well-paid and fulfilling career as a Service Technician.

To enroll simply click the Get Started button at the top right of each page or click the Get Started button below. If you would like to see a sample course before getting started click the “Want to see what a course is like?” button on the right hand side of this page.

Good luck on your journey. We’ll be with you through every step of this program.

Engage with Self-paced Online Training!

It’s easy! All the courses are virtual (computer-based). You can take the courses from home, from school, from a library or from anywhere you have a decent Internet connection.

We’re confident that you’ll find the courses interesting and compelling with lots of interactivity and animation. By completing these courses you’ll learn the basics of electricity, hydraulics, drivetrains and much more.

Certify and Succeed!

The curriculum consists of 18 courses: four Introductory courses, ten Level 1 courses and four Level 2 courses. Completion time is estimated to take approximately 3-6 months. (Yes. That’s right. It’s comprehensive. This is the real deal and you’ll need to work hard but the results could well be worth the effort.)

Once you successfully complete the program you will be able to print out a certificate of completion. This will acknowledge you as Foundational Level 1 and Level 2 certified.

While we cannot guarantee you a job, or an interview, you will be well positioned to approach automotive, trucking and heavy equipment dealers of your choosing with your certificate as you seek an entry-level position.

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Go ahead – click the Get Started button and begin your journey to an exciting and successful career as a professional Service Technician!

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Careers in Service Technology

Behind every car, truck or heavy equipment is a service technician who keeps that vehicle running. Service techs work inside mechanic shops, auto dealerships, heavy equipment dealerships and other garages to diagnose and repair equipment. As a professional service tech you may find yourself working on drivetrains, chassis, electronics, hydraulics, electrical systems and more.

The work is challenging, the pay is very competitive, and the opportunities are considerable. There are many dealers across the continent of Africa with ongoing job openings.

Your journey begins with education. Technicians for Africa can help you get started. It’s no guarantee of a job but it can provide you with the credentials to begin an exciting and fulfilling career.

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