Virtual Technician and Operator Training Program (VTOTP)

Train Your Technicians. Power the Future.
 

Modern, online operator training built for today’s process industries.
Developed by RAPID and NAPTA. 
 

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What is the RAPID VTOTP?


RAPID’s Virtual Technician & Operator Training Program offers five self-paced, 90-minute courses designed for entry-level process industry workers. Whether you're upskilling new hires or helping career changers build essential knowledge, this curriculum gives your team a safe, smart start.

Ideal for:

•    Process & Plant Managers
•    HR / Workforce Development Leaders
•    Community & Technical Colleges
•    Veterans / Mid-Career Professionals

The Core Curriculum:

Each course is online, self-paced, and backed by industry expertise.

CourseWhat You'll Learn
A Day in the Life of a Process OperatorExperience daily tasks, safety checks, and decision-making in real-time scenarios.
Basic Process TechnologyUnderstand core concepts like pressure, flow, heat exchange, and industrial chemistry.
Facility Safety for OperatorsLearn hazard awareness, safety systems, contractor protocols, and PPE standards.
Troubleshooting in the FieldGain tools to identify, diagnose, and solve problems under pressure.
Understanding P&IDs & Facility DrawingsDecode plant schematics, diagrams, and plot plans essential for safe operations.

Average Time Commitment: 90 minutes per course
Certificate of Completion: Included with each course

Training Tracks & Bundles

Operator Readiness TrackProcess Safety Track

 
Troubleshooting & Reliability Track

Prepare new hires with foundational knowledge

 

Support compliance and safety culture

 

Upskill existing workers for performance and reliability

 

Why RAPID Training Works

•    Co-developed with NAPTA and industry partners
•    100% Online + Self-Paced
•    90-Minute Time Commitment
•    Curriculum-ready for Colleges & Workforce Boards
•    Pilot-tested by top chemical companies
•    Backed by RAPID, AIChE, and NIST

Special Promotion 

Help Us Reach 200 Learners by September 1, 2025
Join our learning movement and help shape the next generation of operators.

→ First 200 Enrollees Receive:

  • Exclusive badge
  • Recognition in RAPID & AIChE outreach
  • Special certificate upgrade

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Contact 

Have a question?
📧 Contact Keith Joseph, Director of Education & Workforce Development
📬 keitj@aiche.org