Training Class Update


We currently are offering Face to Face training and Live Remote Training. If you need more information on Live Remote Training click here.

U.S. Drives, PLCs & HMI Training - Manufacturing Employees

Training will build your teams competence, enhance safety, develop your staff’s troubleshooting skills, and maximize the availability of your equipment.

Training plans are offered as a blended learning solution, video-led on-line instruction and classroom Instructor-led hands-on lab exercises.

Enrollment for classes is done through enrolling in the program. It is very important to enroll in the program as soon as possible, and complete all the pre-requisite online modules before you  can enroll into the Instructor Led classes, material covered in the classes require the knowledge contained in the eLearning modules.

Training Class Schedule

ACX -- Please be aware that wherever classes list products as "ACX", this refers to general classes which cover all AC drives (ACS, ACH, ACQ). Some classes require enrollment in a common "ACX" class, as well as a second specific drive class (ACS, ACH, ACQ) which will contain training specifically for your chosen product. When you enroll in a Training Plan, the system will require you to choose both the general drive class and the specific product class.

New Trainings Available to Our Employees


Live Remote Instructor Led Training Started Nov 2, 2020 - Brochure

OnBoarding Training for Manufacturing Employees

Internal Drives Seminar

Solutions Podcast Series

Safety Training - see safety section below

Training Account Login


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If you have difficulty logging in or have forgotten password please contact Training Coordinators at drivestraining@us.abb.com 262-785-3260.
Training System Familiarization Webinars
Session 1 - Learner
Session 2 - Supervisor
Session 3 - Instructor
Session 4 - FAQ's

PDH Accreditations - (Professional Development Hours)

Trainings marked with an asterisk* qualify for PDH Credits. Simply print certificate at completion and submit to your governing body.

PDH Brochure of PDH accredited trainings.

Learning Path

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OnBoarding Training

Welcome to ABB. You are our most valuable asset, this training section will allow you to get to know us better and understand how important you are to our continued success as we grow together.

Enroll directly into OnBoarding Training programs below:

OnBoarding Training for Manufacturing Employees

Internal Drives Seminar
Safety















Enroll in Safety Training programs by type:
HSE Safety
HSE Office Safety
LOTO - Lock Out Tag Out
LV Drives Service Safety
MV Drives Service Safety
OSHA Training
Person In Charge of Work (PICW)
Electrical Competency & Authorization Program (ECAP)
ECAP - Level 1 Electrical Trainee
ECAP - Level 2 Electrically Competent Person
ECAP - Level 3 Electrically Authorized Person
Arc Flash - COMING SOON
FSO Safety Module - COMING SOON
Overview of AC/DC Motors and Drives*

This online eLearning program is ideal for individuals that are new to motors and drives. This 1 hour overview will describe briefly the history and the general basics of AC/DC motors, drives, and their interactions.
Basics of AC Motors and Drives*

The goal of this program is to teach students the fundamentals of what an AC Drive and motor is, and the basics of how an AC drive and motor works.
This program offers a more comprehensive view of AC Motors and Drives. This training is provided as self-paced online content.
Basics of DC Motors and Drives*

The goal of this program is to teach students the fundamentals of what a DC Drive and motor is, and the basics of how a DC drive and motor works.
This program offers a more comprehensive view of DC Motors and Drives. This training is provided as self-paced online content.
Webinars

Register and participate in live webinars broadcast across the internet from our New Berlin, WI campus. Click here to register for upcoming webinars or view archived webinars.

General Webinars
Energy Savings - Webinar series
Expert Days USA - OnDemand enrollment page

Product Introduction

Product Introduction training provides the student with a general overview of the desired drive. The training focuses on defining what the product is, does and how to operate it on a basic level.





Enroll directly into Product Introduction programs by product: 
AC500 PLC
ACH550
ACH580
ACS55
ACS150
ACS250 Fundamentals
ACS250 Controlling & Programming
ACS255
ACS310
ACS350
ACS355
ACS380
ACS550
ACS580
ACS580-0P+C1923R Irrigation Drive
ACS800
ACS800 LiquidCooled
ACS880
DCS800
Authorized Startup (ASU) Training

Authorized Startup Training provides the student with comprehensive instruction in the installation, wiring, and commissioning of LV Drives.






Enroll in Authorized Startup Training programs by product:
ACH550*
ACQ550*
ACS550*
ACS550 OEM*
ACH580*
ACQ580*
ACS580*
ACS580 OEM*
ACS800*
ACS800 OEM*
ACS800 Adv. Authorized Startup (ULH, Regen & up to 1000HP) Program*
ACS800 Adv OEM Startup (ULH, Regen & up to 1000HP) Program*
ACS880*
ACS880 OEM*
DCS800*
DCS800 OEM*
DCS880*
Drives Authorized Service Contractor (DASC) Training

Program Pre-requisites: Complete the related Authorized Startup Program before enrolling in the DASC program.

Drives Authorized Service Contractor (DASC) training will cover safe working practices, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

Enroll in Drives Authorized Service Contractor (DASC) Training programs by product:
ACH550*
ACH580*
ACQ550*
ACQ580*
ACS550*
ACS580*
ACS800*
ACS880*
DCS800*
PLCs and HMIs

These programs will introduce and provide more complex training in the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs.







Enroll into PLC and HMIs programs:
Overview of PLCs
AC500 Product Introduction
Automation Solutions Initial Training
Automation Specialist
HMI Drive Faceplate*
HMI Specialist*
Connectivity Training
Drive Specialist

Program Prerequisite is:
ACS580 Authorized Startup

This program is designed to provide students with the technical expertise to support and promote standard drive applications.

This program is a prerequisite to the Drive Expert program.

Program Prerequisites are:

ACS580 Authorized Startup*

Upon completion of Pre-Reqs enroll using below link

Drive Specialist*

Drive Expert

Program Prerequisites are:
ACS880 Authorized Startup and Drive Specialist

This program is specifically designed to provide students with the technical expertise to support and promote high performance drive applications.



Program Prerequisites are:

ACS880 Authorized Startup*
Plus
Drive Specialist*

Upon completion of Pre-Reqs enroll using below link

Drive Expert*
Water & Waste Water Application Specialist

Program Prerequisites are:
ACS550 Authorized Startup or ACQ550 Authorized Startup

This program is designed to provide students with the technical expertise to support and promote the application of ABB Water & Waste Water Drives.

Program Prerequisites are:

ACS550 Authorized Startup*
or
ACQ550 Authorized Startup*
or
ACQ580 Authorized Startup*

Upon completion of Pre-Reqs enroll using below link

W&WW Application Specialist*
Segment Training

Welcome to segment training section. The below content focuses on specific industry segments.




Food & Beverage

 

 

The links below will search for any training offered by topic.
Click here to jump to the Learning Paths.

LV AC Drives up to 690 VAC ACS55, ACS150, ACS250, ACS355, ACS550, ACH550, ACQ550, ACS800, ACS800 Multi Drive, ACS880, DCS800

Other Products:
PLC, AC500, HMI, CP600

Medium Voltage:
ACS1000 Medium Voltage Drives (Global Offering - not a U.S. offering)
ACS2000 Medium Voltage Drives
ACS6000 Medium Voltage Drives (Global Offering - not a U.S. offering)

 

Upcoming Classes - Instructor Led Training

Note: Class dates and availability are subject to change, based on student enrollments. Pricing and available offerings may differ based on contractual agreements with ABB, Inc. 

Booking travel arrangements, lodging, etc. should not be done prior to 12 business days before a scheduled class, as described in our TrainingClassCancellationPolicy.pdf (please read this)
ABB is not liable for any expenses (travel, lodging, etc.) incurred by student/customer due to class re-scheduling or cancellation. Students/customers will not be charged any training fees for classes cancelled by ABB. Any class still scheduled within 12 business days will be held. 

In short, enroll in the Instructor Led Training as soon as possible to reserve your seat, but don't book travel arrangements before 12 business days before class start date. 

If you have any training related questions, please contact us via phone: 262-785-3260 or email DrivesTraining@us.abb.com

 

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