Technical training doesn’t just support our products—it empowers the people who use them. Host Greg Weichman sits down with John Autero, Manager of Technical Training Services at Yaskawa, for an inside look at how the company delivers hands-on education across drives, motion, and solar technologies. John shares how Yaskawa built a training program from the ground up—offering everything from e-learning and virtual classes to in-person workshops and a full-fledged technical roadshow. With decades of experience and a passion for teaching, he explains why great training isn’t just about what’s taught, but how it’s delivered. Whether you're brand new to VFDs or a seasoned field tech looking to sharpen your skills, this episode reveals how Yaskawa's training services help teams learn faster, troubleshoot smarter, and stay up to speed. 01:03 Meet John Autero: Shaping Yaskawa's Training Programs06:05 Training Formats: Online, In-Person, and Hybrid09:42 The Traveling Technical Training Road Show12:37 Learn With Yaskawa: Learning Management System (LMS)16:30 Diverse Training Content: From Basics to Troubleshooting19:55 Utilizing Learning Paths within the LMS22:00 Specialized Instructors: Expertise and Experience24:20 Certification and Continuing Education Credits27:08 Customer Feedback and Satisfaction32:02 The Future of Training: AI and New Technologies37:53 Providing Feedback and Custom Training Requests To dive in visit training.yaskawa.com Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!