Get the most out of your testing equipment with comprehensive training.
For Training Information contact the training department, pdma.training@pdma.com or 813-774-9982.
Electric Motor Testing Training
PdMA® Corporation offers training to assist our customers in learning how to safely operate and perform data analysis for motor circuit evaluation utilizing the MCEMAX®, MCE®, and EMAX testing equipment. The courses are designed to help you get the most from your tester.
The initial training courses are designed for both technicians and analyst to enable them to begin utilizing their tester as part of an effective motor testing program. These courses focus on how to safely operate the equipment, perform all tests, and use the Six Fault Zone approach to data analysis.
Training Options
Web-Based
Our Web-Based training Fundamentals of MCEMAX has been specifically designed to benefit new users of the technology as well as giving our seasoned users an excellent refresher.
In Person
PdMA offers regularly scheduled Open Enrollment courses at our training facility in Tampa.
Available Courses
- Introduction to MCEMAX
- MCEMAX Data Analysis
- Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX
- Electric Motor Testing Certification
- AC – DC Motors – Operation and Maintenance Workshop
- Motor Repair Standards Plus AC Two-Pole Motor Repair Solutions Workshop
- Motor Shop Assessments and Shop Testing Data Interpretaton
On-Site
On-Site courses are available for our customers at their site. The length of training and maximum number of students per course are dependent on your model of tester. For questions about On-Site training for your model of tester call PdMA Corporation training and technical support directly at: 813 774-9982.
Available Courses
Course Descriptions at a Glance
Introduction to MCEMAX®:
PdMA Corporation’s training center in Tampa has been specifically designed to support all models of our testers. Students have the opportunity to perform every test each tester is capable of, in a safe and distraction free training lab. They have the opportunity to test both healthy and faulted motors using our latest hardware and software. The Introduction to MCEMAX course covers all models in our tester line.
MCEMAX® Data Analysis:
The MCEMAX Data Analysis course begins with a refresher on the operation of the MCEMAX and a review of the fundamentals of Fault Zone Analysis. The course will then continue with a study of how faults develop in motor components and strategies for testing complex motor circuits. The class examines case studies with real-life examples demonstrating how MCEMAX testing may be used to evaluate each Fault Zone in a motor circuit, and how Demodulated Current Signature Analysis may be used to monitor mechanical components being driven by the motor.
Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX®
El curso de Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX educa a los alumnos cómo se opera correctamente el analizador de motores MCEMAX y presenta los fundamentos de la interpretación de datos. El curso ocurre en un laboratorio de entrenamiento que provee acceso conveniente a motores en condición normal y motores con diferentes fallas. Los alumnos tienen la oportunidad de realizar cada prueba y evaluar los resultados bajo la supervisión del instructor de PdMA.
Contact PdMA to see which course is best for your staff.
Tampa Training Center
PdMA Corporation’s training center in Tampa has been specifically designed to support all models of our testers. Students have the opportunity to perform every test each tester is capable of, in a safe and distraction free training lab. They will have the opportunity to test both healthy and faulted motors using our latest hardware and software. The Introduction to MCEMAX course covers all models in our tester line.
Students who come to our Data Analysis Training Course are encouraged to bring data from their own facilities to share with the class.
Open Enrollment Schedule
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| December 10 – 12 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | Full |
2025 |
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| January 14 – 17 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 1 Seat Open |
| January 21 – 24 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 9 Seats Open |
| February 4 – 6 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 8 Seats Open |
| February 10 – 14 | Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX® | Tampa, Florida | 10 Seats Open |
| February 18 – 21 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| March 4 – 7 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| March 10 – 14 | Electric Motor Testing Certification** | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| March 25 – 28 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| April 8 – 10 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| April 22 – 25 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| May 6 – 9 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| May 12 – 16 | Electric Motor Testing Certification** | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| May 20 – 23 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| June 3 – 5 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| June 16 – 20 | Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX® | Tampa, Florida | 10 Seats Open |
| June 24 – 27 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| July 15 – 18 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| July 22 – 25 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| August 5 – 7 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| August 19 – 22 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| September 8 – 12 | Electric Motor Testing Certification** | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| September 16 – 19 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| September 23 – 26 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| October 7 – 9 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| October 13 – 17 | Operación e Interpretación del MCEMAX® | Tampa, Florida | 10 Seats Open |
| October 21 – 24 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| October 28 – 31 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| November 10 – 14 | Electric Motor Testing Certification** | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
| November 18 – 21 | Introduction to MCEMAX* | Tampa, Florida | 12 Seats Open |
| December 9 – 11 | MCEMAX Data Analysis | Tampa, Florida | 16 Seats Open |
* Day 4 is a half day on Friday, which has been added to the course for DC MCE and EMAX testing procedures for people who have MCEMAX Model #555X with MCEGold® software. For all others this will be a three-day class ending on Thursday.
** Electric Motor Testing Certification conducted by The Snell Group.
This course does NOT include an Introduction to MCEMAX or MCEMAX Data Analysis course and does NOT include training on any PdMA test equipment.
This five-day course conducted by The Snell Group in the PdMA Corporation facility in Tampa, Florida, is designed to provide students with a sound theoretical foundation to safely and successfully analyze, troubleshoot and maintain motors and their circuits regardless of what equipment is utilized or eventually procured. The course qualifies for the Electric Motor Testing Certification offered by Snell and is open to everyone regardless of whether or not they own a motor testing unit. The course is worth 32 CEUs or NETA CTDs. Click Here to view the course outline. For more information contact the training department, pdma.training@pdma.com, or 1-813-774-9982.
Workshops conducted by Richard Love, Richard Love Associates in Tampa, Florida.
- AC – DC Motors – Operation and Maintenance Workshop
- Motor Repair Standards Plus AC Two-Pole Motor Repair Solutions Workshop
- Motor Shop Assessments and Shop Testing Data Interpretation
Let us know if you are interested in a workshop and we will let you know when the next one is scheduled.
Fundamentals of MCEMAX® – Web-Based Training
This course has been specifically designed to benefit new users of the technology as well as giving our seasoned users an excellent refresher. We deliver 16 modules that take you from start to finish on the operation of an MCEMAX.
Benefits of Web-Based Training
- No Travel Necessary, Your Safety Comes First – Travel can be difficult, costly, and time consuming.
- You Control the Pace of the Course – Some concepts may be difficult to master. Web-Based training allows you the time and opportunity to thoroughly comprehend the material that is being delivered.
- Flexibility – Learn from the comfort of your own home, office, or local café. Only an internet connection is required.
- Consistency – Web-Based training modules deliver identical course content every time to each person. This eliminates the various emphasis and course content influence when using different instructors.
- Objective Evaluations – To ensure you are absorbing the material, each module contains knowledge check questions as well as a 10 question quiz after each section.
Contact PdMA about getting started with Web-Based training for your team
Benefits of Training in person at our Tampa Headquarters
PdMA Corporation’s training center in Tampa has been specifically designed to support all models of our testers. Students have the opportunity to perform every test each tester is capable of, in a safe and distraction free training lab. They will have the opportunity to test both healthy and faulted motors using our latest hardware and software. The Introduction to MCEMAX course covers all models in our tester line.
Students who come to our Data Analysis Training Course are encouraged to bring data from their own facilities and students gain a lot of experience from other students in learning how other facilities handled challenges.