Motion Industries Announces 2026 Hands-On Training Schedule for Industrial Maintenance Teams
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) replacement parts, has announced its 2026 class schedule for its Motion Learning & Development Center (LDC). These classes provide hands-on training opportunities for industry professionals across North America.
Founded in 1988 as the Motion Institute, Motion LDC has upskilled over 20,000 live class attendees through 435 in-person sessions over the past year, along with 300,000 completed online trainings in 2024. The Center also offers training assessments, online programs, and custom lab equipment to support workforce development and skill advancement.
2026 Courses
Classes begin January 5, 2026, and continue through December 17, 2026.
2026 courses:
Technical Training for Maintenance Professionals
Designed for those working in plant operations and industrial maintenance, these in-depth courses cover essential equipment, processes, and safety systems:
- 6S: Understanding and Applying for a High-Performance Workplace
- Advanced Lathe CNC Programming
- Advanced Mill CNC Programming
- Arc Flash Safety
- Basic Lathe CNC Programming
- Bearings & Power Transmission
- Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting
- Fall Protection - Competent Person
- Hydraulic Symbols
- Industrial Hydraulics
- Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals
- Infrared Thermography
- Logic Concepts, Industrial Controls, and PLCs
- Mathematics for Industrial Maintenance
- Pneumatics
- Process Pumps
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
Additional Course Categories
In addition to its large lineup of technical courses, Motion LDC offers:
- Professional Development programs covering leadership, communication, time management, conflict resolution, teamwork, and more.
- Microsoft Office Courses, including Outlook Essentials, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and others.
Locations
Professionals can take part in hands-on technical training, professional development, or Microsoft Office courses in person or virtually. In-person sessions are held at Motion Learning Centers and partner locations across the U.S.
Motion’s primary LDC campus is located in Birmingham, AL. The 20,000-sq.ft. facility includes classrooms, laboratories, and specialized spaces for hands-on technical instruction. Motion also offers the option to conduct training directly at customer facilities throughout North America.
In-person locations include:
- Birmingham, AL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Newark, CA
- Riverside, CA
- Denver, CO
- Jacksonville, FL
- Savannah, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Harvey, LA
- Littleton, MA
- Eden Prarie, MN
- Kansas City, MO
- Salisbury, NC
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Ogden, UT
- Richmond, VA
- Vancouver, WA
Class Registration
Registration is now open for all 2026 courses.
Register online at https://motionind.biz/43jOzJX or call (205) 951-5000.
A PDF of the full 2026 course schedule is also available for download here.
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