Three Steps to Your Trade Career
Whether you're exploring options or ready to commit, we've got a clear path for you.
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Find your ideal trade in 2 minutes. Our quiz matches your personality and goals to the perfect career path.
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Start with our free Trades 101 intro, try free walkthrough previews, or explore the paid Heavy Equipment course at your own pace.
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Start Your Trade Journey
Start with the free Trades 101 intro course. Heavy Equipment Operations 101 is now open for $79 CAD. Other courses are coming soon.
Trades 101: The Field Guide
FREE Gateway Course
Close the confidence gap with this comprehensive introduction to trade careers. Learn the industries, lifestyle, wages, and insider knowledge every rookie needs.
What You'll Learn:
- Why trades are recession-proof
- Big 6 industry overview
- Lifestyle & fit assessment
- Rookie slang dictionary
- Confidence gap elimination
Heavy Equipment 101
Master the Machines
Learn the essential vocabulary and safety protocols for operating excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and more.
What You'll Learn:
- Equipment terminology & slang
- Safety protocol vocabulary
- Daily inspection checklists
- Radio communication phrases
Mining & Quarries 101
Surface & Underground Operations
Complete guide to mining operations, from open pit to underground extraction.
What You'll Learn:
- Surface & underground mining
- Equipment operations
- Safety protocols
- Ore processing fundamentals
Oil & Gas 101
Upstream • Midstream • Downstream
Complete industry overview covering drilling, production, refining, and distribution.
What You'll Learn:
- Drilling & production terms
- Pipeline & transport lingo
- Refinery vocabulary
- Safety & environmental terms
MEP Trades 101
Mechanical • Electrical • Plumbing
Master HVAC, electrical, and plumbing fundamentals for building systems.
What You'll Learn:
- HVAC fundamentals
- Electrical basics
- Plumbing systems
- Apprenticeship guidance
Clean Energy 101
Solar • Battery • EV Charging
Enter the fastest-growing industry: solar, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pumps.
What You'll Learn:
- Solar installation basics
- Battery storage systems
- EV charging infrastructure
- Heat pump technology
Agriculture 101
Farm Equipment & Precision Ag
Modern farming with GPS-guided systems, drones, and precision agriculture technology.
What You'll Learn:
- Modern farm equipment
- Precision ag technology
- Seasonal operations
- Agricultural mechanics
🎯 New to the Trades?
Start with Trades 101 to understand the landscape, then choose your specialized path. It's the perfect confidence-building first step.
Join a waitlist for a course that is still coming soon.
Learn By Doing: Free Interactive Previews
Try three free previews covering trades fundamentals, safety, and data centres. No account needed.
Start Your Trade Career Journey
Get free tools, expert resources, and weekly tips to help you break into the skilled trades.
Free eBook
Download our complete beginner's guide to skilled trades: 8 chapters of actionable career advice.
Download FreeFind Your Trade Quiz
Answer 10 quick questions and discover which trade career best matches your personality and interests.
Take the QuizInteractive Walkthroughs
Try free interactive modules on trades, safety, and equipment. No sign-up required.
Explore FreeLearn Like a Pro
Our unique approach combines industry expertise with modern learning techniques to get you job-ready faster.
Mobile-First Learning
Designed for learning on-the-go. Perfect for commutes, lunch breaks, or waiting on site.
Audio-Heavy Content
Listen while you work. Most content available in audio format for hands-free learning.
Real Job Lingo
Learn the actual slang and phrases used on job sites, not just textbook terminology.
Bite-Size Lessons
3-5 minute micro-lessons that fit into your busy schedule. Learn a little every day.
Printable Resources
Download quick-reference sheets, checklists, and glossaries for offline use.
Industry Certificates
Earn certificates to show employers you know the industry vocabulary.
Day-in-the-Life Content
Follow real workers through typical days to learn contextual terminology.
Built by Veterans
Courses created by industry professionals with decades of real-world experience.
Our courses are built using government data, industry publications, and input from working tradespeople.
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.