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Expert Transformer Training for Technicians and Fleet Managers
Why Transformer Training Matters
Great transformer technicians don't just happen — they're trained. And reliable fleets don't just run — they're managed by knowledgeable teams. The right training directly impacts equipment performance, workplace safety, compliance, and operational costs at every level of your organization.
What the Right Training Delivers:
Safety Confidence
Compliance Assurance
Operational Resilience
Career Advancement
The Training Behind 32,000+ Transformer Careers
Expert instruction built on 60 years of real-world transformer experience.
Since 1965, SDMyers has been the transformer industry's most trusted training provider. In 2023, our training programs evolved into PowerPro 360 — an organization dedicated to electric power reliability education. Together, we deliver the most comprehensive transformer training in the industry.
What you gain with SDMyers and PowerPro 360:
- Unmatched Expertise — Our instructors actively work in transformer diagnostics, testing, and fleet management. They teach what they practice every day.
- Practical Curriculum — Every course emphasizes real-world application over pure theory, so you can use what you learn immediately.
- Flexible Options — Mix on-demand, live online, and in-person formats to build the right program for your team.
- Industry Credentials — Partnerships with NETA and Kent State University provide nationally recognized CEUs, PDHs, and CTDs.
- Ongoing Support — Training advisors help design development paths aligned with your organizational goals.
The Transformer Management Series
From foundational knowledge to full fleet management — one progressive program.
The Transformer Management Series is our flagship training program, built to take you from essential fundamentals through complete lifecycle management. Each course stands alone or builds on the last, earning industry-recognized credentials along the way.
Transformer Management 1
The essential foundation for anyone responsible for transformer maintenance. Covers transformer design, operation, moisture management, and electrical testing fundamentals — giving you the knowledge to work with confidence from day one.
Transformer Management 2
Advances into diagnostic techniques, oil analysis interpretation, and condition-based maintenance strategies. Designed for technicians and engineers ready to move beyond the basics and make more informed maintenance decisions.
Transformer Management 3
Culminates in fleet management expertise — strategic decision-making, lifecycle planning, and reliability program optimization. Built for managers responsible for the long-term health and performance of an entire transformer fleet.
Your Path to Transformer Expertise Starts Here
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Register Online
Browse the course catalog, choose your format, and enroll online in minutes. Not sure where to start? Our training advisors are ready to help you find the right fit.
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Attend & Learn
Engage with expert instruction on your terms — on-demand at your own pace, live online with real-time interaction, or in-person with hands-on application.
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Earn Your Credentials
Complete your training and receive industry-recognized certificates, CEUs, PDHs, or CTDs that validate your expertise and advance your career.
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Take the Quiz
Assess your transformer knowledge with our 60-question quiz and get personalized course recommendations from a training advisor. Take the Quiz.
We Literally Wrote the Book on Transformer Maintenance
The Transformer Maintenance Guide is the only published resource written specifically for transformer owners who want to maximize the return on their equipment investment. From purchase and installation through maintenance and disposal, this 435-page hardbound edition covers the full transformer lifecycle — built on 39 years of extensive research and real-world field experience.
Now in its third edition, it remains the definitive reference for technicians, engineers, and fleet managers who want to go deeper than any course alone can take them.
Common Training Questions Answered
Both are sister companies under Good Place Holdings. We maintain a close partnership sharing training materials, resources, and the MaxLife Philosophy. If you've trained with SDMyers or Electric Power IQ before, you'll receive the same excellent service from PowerPro 360.
Anyone who manages, maintains, or monitors electric power systems—including maintenance technicians, reliability engineers, electricians, fleet managers, and facilities personnel.
Depending on the course, you can earn CEUs from Kent State University, CTDs from NETA, PDHs, and PowerPro 360 certificates or certifications. All credentials are industry-recognized.
Yes! While each person must register individually for credential tracking, we encourage teams to learn together. Contact us about custom training programs and group discounts.
Live online courses occur at scheduled times with real-time instruction and interaction. On-demand courses are pre-recorded modules you complete at your convenience—no schedule required.
We use Adobe Connect, accessible through any modern web browser. No special software required, though we recommend the free Adobe Connect app for the best experience.
Ready to Build Your Transformer Expertise?
We're here to help.
Whether you're just starting out, advancing your expertise, or building a comprehensive reliability program for your organization, SDMyers and PowerPro 360 have the courses, credentials, and advisors to get you there.
