Start a Career in Skilled Trades Without Spending Years in School

Train online on your schedule while building practical skills through a university-backed program designed for real-world environments.

4–6 Months | Flexible Payments | Externship Opportunities

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Program Snapshot

Plumbing Technician

4-6 Months
Online, Self-Paced
Certificate / Non-degree
Prepare for NWCA Plumbing Technician Certification Exam

Tuition

$2,299

Starting at

$192.00/mo

for 12 months

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What You'll Learn

  • Plumbing tools and safety
  • Pipes, fittings, and fixtures
  • Plumbing drawings and layouts
  • Drainage and water systems
  • Understand residential and commercial plumbing environments
  • Study plumbing safety, PPE, and confined-space safety practices
  • Practice trade math, measurements, and plumbing layout basics
  • Identify and work with plastic, copper, cast-iron, and steel pipes

Program Overview

The Plumbing Technician Certification Program prepares students for entry-level plumbing and plumbing assistant roles in residential and commercial settings. Students learn plumbing safety, tools, trade math, drawings, pipe systems, fittings, fixtures, drainage, water distribution, and basic plumbing codes while preparing for the NWCA Plumbing Technician Certification Exam. The program also includes an externship opportunity for real-world experience.

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Externship & Job Placement Services

Through our innovative approach, we provide the support needed to successfully place students with employers.

Get started today, complete your program from a recognized and accredited university, earn your certificate of completion, sit for national certification, and connect with Ready to Work Recruiters for Job and Externship Placement.

Through these programs, earn your National Certification through leading industry-recognized certifying organizations.

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Learners Enroll & Complete Programs

  • Enroll in healthcare or other career-focused programs
  • Available on-campus or online at your own pace
  • Built to prepare students for in-demand roles
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RTW Career Services

  • Build a professional resume
  • Work with RTW Recruiters to complete all necessary placement requirements
  • Meet all requirements for RTW Candidate Approval
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RTW Student Placement

  • Student decides — Job or Externship Placement
  • RTW Recruiters work with student to submit applications
  • RTW Recruiters facilitate final employer placement

Hands on Training and Jobs Outlook

Build real-world skills through hands-on training while preparing for a growing field in skilled trade with strong job demand.

Hands-On Training

Externship opportunity with a participating organization
Practice plumbing repair and maintenance skills in a real-world setting
Resume and externship placement support after course completion

Job Outlook

Steady demand for plumbing, pipefitting, and repair skills
About 44,000 openings each year across the U.S.
Ongoing need from construction, maintenance, and infrastructure work

Payment Options

6-Month Plan

Balanced payment.

  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Faster Payoff
  • No credit check necessary
  • Ideal for most students

$384/mo

For 6 months

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Pay in Full

Best Overall Value.

  • Up to 50% off from original tuition
  • Lowest overall cost
  • Bonus: choose between laptop or NWCA certification
39% Off

$3,750

$2,299

Full payment

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12-Month Plan

Lowest monthly payment.

  • Budget friendly payments
  • Most flexible payment term
  • No credit check necessary

$192/mo

For 12 months

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Regionally Accredited Public University

Career Training Backed by a Regionally Accredited University.

UpTrain programs are delivered in partnership with Louisiana State University Shreveport, a regionally accredited public university in the United States.

This partnership ensures that every program is built with academic oversight and designed to prepare students for real career opportunities.

  • Programs developed with academic oversight
  • Career training aligned with employer needs
  • Access to university resources and support

Start a New Career in Months - Not Years

Traditional college paths take years before entering the workforce. UpTrain programs focus on the skills employers need right now.

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  • 4+ years to graduate
  • $20,000+ tuition
  • General education courses
  • Delayed workforce entry
  • 4-6 months programs
  • Starts as low as $99
  • Career-focused training
  • Job-ready certifications

Why Students Choose UpTrain

A smarter path to a new career. Career training built for speed, credibility and real workforce experience.

Fast Career Path

Complete career-focused training in as little as 4 to 6 months and begin pursuing new opportunities faster.

University-Backed Programs

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Hands-On Training & Externship

All programs include externship opportunities or practical training experiences, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real workplace environments.

This hands-on experience helps students build confidence and practical skills before entering the workforce.

Real-World Skills

Curriculum focuses on industry skills and certification preparation, helping students develop capabilities employers are actively looking for.

Flexible Tuition Options

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Built for Working Adults

Online learning designed to fit around jobs, family, and other commitments.

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