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.
| Course | What You'll Learn |
| A Day in the Life of a Process Operator | Experience daily tasks, safety checks, and decision-making in real-time scenarios. |
| Basic Process Technology | Understand core concepts like pressure, flow, heat exchange, and industrial chemistry. |
| Facility Safety for Operators | Learn hazard awareness, safety systems, contractor protocols, and PPE standards. |
| Troubleshooting in the Field | Gain tools to identify, diagnose, and solve problems under pressure. |
| Understanding P&IDs & Facility Drawings | Decode 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 Track | Process Safety Track | Troubleshooting & Reliability Track |
Prepare new hires with foundational knowledge
| Support compliance and safety culture
| Upskill existing workers for performance and reliability
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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 Manufacturing USA
Contact
Have a question?
📧 Contact Keith Joseph, Director of Education & Workforce Development
📬 rapideducation@aiche.org