"Your Automation program was the best I have ever seen online; the curriculum was very clear and well researched. I dedicated my free time to the program ensuring that I completed the module exams within a reasonable time frame. Your Support Center staff assisted me a lot, never let me down and were always ready to answers my queries. I also accessed the Resource Centre Discussion Forums to read student and tutor posts.

A little bit about my background to help you understand why I took the program. I was born in a small village in Western Kenya and completed a Mechanical Engineering diploma at the Kisumu Polytechnic. I have worked for DynCorp International, Pacific Architect and Engineers (PAE), and currently at KBR. My interest in automation was sparked while working at PAE as a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician. I really enjoyed controlling and troubleshooting the water cooled chillers and the air handling units and  realized that many Technicians are not experienced in automation. As I started researching programs, to boost my experience, I found many required travel to a training centre and were also expensive. When I finally landed on your site, I was so impressed with what you offered that I immediately registered.

I am considering continuing taking other online classes and have recommended the training programs to two friends. Meanwhile I hope to get a job related to this program so that I put my learning into practice.

Thank you so much to the entire team that supported me throughout the program and to George Brown College for such wonderful training."                 Nicholas James Owiyo   

Sadeq Qanbari works as a robot machine operator at Multimatic Dynamic Suspension (MDS), in Markham Ontario. "The company manufactures a variety of vehicle parts for Ford and GM using different types of robotic equipment/systems. Since I started working here I felt the need to learn more about these systems. By taking the Automation Technician program I had the opportunity to learn both the practical and theoretical sides of robotics. Your program helped me reach my goal. Thank you very much, I am really appreciative."

Anton Arkhipov is a Chief Engineer working off-shore on a maritime supply vessel. He is ‘in charge of the safe and reliable operation of the vessel’s propulsion, power generation and auxiliary equipment (hydraulic, mechanical & electrical).’

After successfully completing the Electromechanical Technician Certificate program, Anton continued on to register into the Automation program, ‘to learn more about automation processes and to better understand automation equipment and how it runs. Nowadays vessels are full of automated systems and engineers working with them must have a solid knowledge of how they work. Technology is changing so fast that to stay up-to-date it’s important to continue to study, even if you are experienced or a specialist in your field.’

‘I liked the program’s flexibility to study at my own pace; not being limited by time to complete the program.’