About the Program
Technicians for the Caribbean is an absolutely free online program for people seeking a new and exciting career as a service technician. Technicians for the Caribbean is sponsored by Caterpillar,
the global leader in construction and mining equipment, and our dealers located throughout the Caribbean region. See the list of countries and Caterpillar dealers below to locate the one nearest you.
Caterpillar has created this curriculum using courses from the Caterpillar University Global Service Technician Training program. So you know it's good!

Participating Dealers:
Use the list below to find the participating dealer in your country. Click on their link to visit their jobs page to learn more about career opportunities.
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Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao – Machine & Energy ABC B.V.
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Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands – Machine & Energy Limited
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Barbados & Puerto Rico – RIMCO
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Dominican Republic – IMCA Dominican Republic
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French Guiana - Surmac Guyane
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Guadeloupe - Carmo Pro
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Guyana – MACORP
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Haiti – Haytrac
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Jamaica – IMCA Jamaica
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Martinique – Bamitel SAS
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Suriname – Surmac Cat
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Trinidad & Tobago – Massy Machinery Ltd
If you fall into any of the following 3 categories, this certificate program may be right for you!
For the curious:
If you have no previous education or knowledge in this field but are curious to know if it’s right for you, this is a great way to find out.
For the vocational student:
If you are a student in a vocational school pursuing a technical diploma this is a great way to expand your knowledge and add to your resume.
For existing technicians:
If you’re an existing technician interested in getting basic training developed by Caterpillar to improve employability, this may be the perfect solution.
Whatever your motivation... in just 3-6 months you can achieve your Certificate of Completion–a milestone that has value to you as an important step in your pursuit of a career as a service technician.
Best of all, it’s easy to enroll and begin your journey! All the courses are virtual (computer-based). You can take the courses everywhere you have a decent Internet connection using your personal computer, laptop or mobile phone. And, you can take the courses anytime, day or night. Whatever fits your schedule.
By completing these courses you’ll learn the basics of diesel engines, electricity, hydraulics, power train and much more.
The curriculum consists of 18 courses: four Introductory courses, ten Level 1 courses and four Level 2 courses. You’ll find the courses interesting and compelling with lots of interactivity and animation. Completion time is estimated to take approximately 3-6 months. (Yes. That’s right. It’s comprehensive. This is the real deal and you’ll need to work hard but the results could be well worth the effort.)
Once you successfully finalize the program you will be able to print out a Certificate of Completion. You can use it in the market place to improve your chances of landing a technician's job in the auto industry, the trucking industry or the heavy equipment field. And you can use it to help gain entry into a leading vocational school.
Go ahead! click the Get Started button and begin your journey to an exciting and successful career as a qualified Service Technician!
[Note: this program is an introduction to the knowledge required to become a fully trained technician. Your education should be complemented by skills that can be acquired by joining an apprenticeship or hands-on program, or enrolling in a vocational school]
About Caterpillar
For more than 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets.
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.
For more information please visit Caterpillar.com.

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