eLearning and Multimedia Curriculum
by Amatrol
Hands-on training is the foundation of technical education, but what happens when a learner needs to review theory outside of lab hours, when a program needs to train workers across multiple sites, or when a student needs to move through material at their own pace? That is where Amatrol's eLearning and multimedia curriculum fills a critical gap.
Amatrol's eLearning platform is not a supplemental resource or a simple video library. It is a comprehensive, competency-based technical training system that delivers the same depth of knowledge as the physical training programs, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from any internet-connected device. With a library of more than 600 courses spanning every major technical discipline, it is one of the most complete online industrial training resources available anywhere.
Klein Educational supplies Amatrol eLearning and multimedia curriculum to K-12 schools, colleges, and workforce development programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states, we help programs get the right curriculum configured, deployed, and running.
What is Amatrol eLearning?
Amatrol's eLearning program is a web-based technical training platform that delivers competency-based instruction across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing disciplines. The curriculum uses a layered learning approach, starting with foundational concepts and building progressively toward more complex applications, with practical skill development integrated throughout.
The platform is built around four core instructional elements that work together to serve different learning styles and reinforce retention. Text with audio voiceovers provides clear, narrated instruction. Stunning 3D animations and video bring industrial equipment and processes to life visually. Interactive quizzes and self-reviews give learners immediate feedback on their understanding. And virtual simulators replicate real industrial equipment with enough fidelity that learners can practice hands-on skills digitally before or instead of working with physical equipment.
The platform is SCORM-compatible, making it easy to integrate into an existing Learning Management System, and Amatrol's own built-in LMS provides robust instructor tools for creating custom courses, monitoring participation, tracking progress, and assessing knowledge levels before and after training. The eLearning app is also available for iOS and Android, allowing learners to access coursework from smartphones and tablets anywhere they have an internet connection.
What subjects does the eLearning library cover?
Amatrol's eLearning library spans more than 600 courses across every major technical training area, including:
Automation, smart factory, robotics, and mechatronics
Electrical fundamentals, motor control, and power distribution
Electronics, PLCs, drives, and sensors
Fluid power including hydraulics and pneumatics
Mechanical drives, alignment, and predictive maintenance
Manufacturing processes including welding, CAD, CAM, and print reading
Machining and CNC operation and programming
Process control and instrumentation
Quality assurance, measurement, and gauging
Materials science, plastics technology, and structural engineering
HVACR and thermal systems
Green energy including solar, wind, and geothermal
Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping
Safety including OSHA standards, lockout/tagout, and PPE
Workplace effectiveness and industry fundamentals
Surveying and structural engineering
The library continues to grow and evolve alongside Amatrol's physical training systems, ensuring that eLearning content stays current with the skills employers are hiring for. Courses are also available in Spanish, giving programs the ability to serve a broader learner population.
Virtual simulators for hands-on skill practice online
One of the most distinctive features of Amatrol's eLearning platform is its library of virtual simulators. These simulators replicate Amatrol's physical training equipment in enough detail that learners perform essentially the same industry-based tasks virtually that they would perform using real equipment.
Virtual simulators exist in an open workspace format, meaning learners are free to make any connection or take any steps they choose rather than being guided through a predetermined sequence. This open-ended approach creates a true learning experience where learners can explore, make mistakes, and develop real problem-solving skills. The skill level developed through virtual training can significantly reduce the hands-on time learners need to achieve skill mastery when they do access physical equipment, making virtual simulators a powerful tool for maximizing the efficiency of lab time.
How eLearning fits into your training program
Amatrol's eLearning is designed to work seamlessly alongside physical training systems, not instead of them. Programs can use eLearning to deliver theory instruction before lab sessions, allowing learners to arrive at the equipment with foundational knowledge already in place. They can use it to extend learning beyond lab hours for review and reinforcement. And they can use it to deliver training to learners who cannot access a physical lab, whether due to location, scheduling, or space constraints.
For programs that are building a new technical training capability but are not yet ready to invest in full physical equipment, Amatrol's virtual simulators provide a genuine alternative that delivers real skill development outcomes while reducing startup costs. As programs grow, physical training systems can be added alongside the eLearning platform without any disruption to the curriculum already in use.
Why Amatrol eLearning matters now
The skilled worker shortage in manufacturing and the skilled trades is not just a recruitment problem. It is a training delivery problem. Facilities and programs need to train more workers, faster, across more locations, with less dedicated lab space than ever before. Amatrol's eLearning platform directly addresses those constraints by making high-quality, competency-based technical training available anywhere, anytime, and at a scale that physical equipment alone cannot match.
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills has endorsed Amatrol as its preferred eLearning source for multimedia training materials to support Industrial Maintenance Technology certification, reflecting the platform's standing as one of the most credible and comprehensive online technical training resources available to programs and employers today.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational is more than an equipment supplier. We work with CTE directors, college department heads, and workforce administrators from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, curriculum configuration, and staff training on the platform.
As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in the western US, we have direct access to the full Amatrol product line, curriculum, and support infrastructure, which means faster service and deeper product knowledge than you'll find anywhere else in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amatrol eLearning?Amatrol eLearning is a web-based, competency-based technical training platform with a library of more than 600 courses covering every major industrial and manufacturing discipline. It combines text with voiceovers, 3D animations, video, interactive quizzes, and virtual simulators to deliver hands-on skill development that learners can access 24 hours a day from any internet-connected device.
How does Amatrol eLearning work alongside physical training equipment? Amatrol's eLearning is designed to complement physical training systems, not replace them. Programs use it to deliver theory before lab sessions, extend learning beyond lab hours, and train learners who cannot access a physical facility. Virtual simulators also allow learners to practice hands-on skills digitally before working with real equipment, increasing efficiency and reducing time to skill mastery.
What subjects are covered in the Amatrol eLearning library? The library covers automation, electrical, electronics, PLCs, fluid power, mechanical, manufacturing processes, machining, CNC, process control, quality assurance, materials, HVACR, green energy, lean manufacturing, safety, workplace effectiveness, and more. Courses are also available in Spanish.
Is Amatrol eLearning compatible with existing LMS platforms? Yes. Amatrol's eLearning is SCORM-compatible, allowing it to integrate smoothly into most existing Learning Management Systems. Amatrol also provides its own LMS with full instructor tools for custom course creation, student tracking, and assessment.
Who is Amatrol eLearning designed for? Amatrol's eLearning platform is built for K-12 CTE programs, community colleges, four-year engineering programs, and workforce development centers, as well as employers who need to upskill workers across multiple locations or on flexible schedules.
What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska as the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states.
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