Listen "Train to Gain - A Technical Training Overview"
Episode Synopsis
Technical training doesn’t just support our products—it empowers the people who use them. Host Greg Weichman sits down with John Autero, Manager of Technical Training Services at Yaskawa, for an inside look at how the company delivers hands-on education across drives, motion, and solar technologies.
John shares how Yaskawa built a training program from the ground up—offering everything from e-learning and virtual classes to in-person workshops and a full-fledged technical roadshow. With decades of experience and a passion for teaching, he explains why great training isn’t just about what’s taught, but how it’s delivered. Whether you're brand new to VFDs or a seasoned field tech looking to sharpen your skills, this episode reveals how Yaskawa's training services help teams learn faster, troubleshoot smarter, and stay up to speed.
01:03 Meet John Autero: Shaping Yaskawa's Training Programs
06:05 Training Formats: Online, In-Person, and Hybrid
09:42 The Traveling Technical Training Road Show
12:37 Learn With Yaskawa: Learning Management System (LMS)
16:30 Diverse Training Content: From Basics to Troubleshooting
19:55 Utilizing Learning Paths within the LMS
22:00 Specialized Instructors: Expertise and Experience
24:20 Certification and Continuing Education Credits
27:08 Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
32:02 The Future of Training: AI and New Technologies
37:53 Providing Feedback and Custom Training Requests
To dive in visit training.yaskawa.com
Have a topic you want us to cover? Email [email protected] and let us know!
John shares how Yaskawa built a training program from the ground up—offering everything from e-learning and virtual classes to in-person workshops and a full-fledged technical roadshow. With decades of experience and a passion for teaching, he explains why great training isn’t just about what’s taught, but how it’s delivered. Whether you're brand new to VFDs or a seasoned field tech looking to sharpen your skills, this episode reveals how Yaskawa's training services help teams learn faster, troubleshoot smarter, and stay up to speed.
01:03 Meet John Autero: Shaping Yaskawa's Training Programs
06:05 Training Formats: Online, In-Person, and Hybrid
09:42 The Traveling Technical Training Road Show
12:37 Learn With Yaskawa: Learning Management System (LMS)
16:30 Diverse Training Content: From Basics to Troubleshooting
19:55 Utilizing Learning Paths within the LMS
22:00 Specialized Instructors: Expertise and Experience
24:20 Certification and Continuing Education Credits
27:08 Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
32:02 The Future of Training: AI and New Technologies
37:53 Providing Feedback and Custom Training Requests
To dive in visit training.yaskawa.com
Have a topic you want us to cover? Email [email protected] and let us know!
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