--- title: Starting your Certification Online - How does it Work? description: The Skilled Trades Academy has been hosting our Gas Technician classes online and we're pleased to report that it has been a great success. Both students and instructors have embraced online learning but many of you are still wondering how it all works so here's some information on what to expect.  image: https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/studio-republic-qeij_dhDhGg-unsplash.jpg --- [![NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png?width=150&height=150&name=NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png) ](http://getatrade.com) # Skilled Trades Blog # Starting your Certification Online - How does it Work? Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![belo-rio-studio-PeUJyoylfe4-unsplash](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/belo-rio-studio-PeUJyoylfe4-unsplash.jpg?width=640&name=belo-rio-studio-PeUJyoylfe4-unsplash.jpg)  For the last few weeks the Skilled Trades Academy has been hosting our Gas Technician classes online and we're pleased to report that it has been a great success. Both students and instructors have embraced online learning but many of you are wondering how it all works so here's some information on what to expect.  ### How We Connect Our online classes are deployed using Zoom video conferencing. Prior to the beginning of a course, students receive an email with an invitation to register, class schedule, links and passwords needed to attend class as well as some helpful guidance on getting started with Zoom. Online learning allows you to attend a class without the commute and from the comfort of your own home. We've worked hard to make the transition to online learning as seamless as possible so classes are scheduled as per the normal in-classroom schedule with your usual instructor.   Once in the virtual classroom, you'll be able to see your instructor and classmates on screen. You will also be able to ask questions throughout the class which the instructor will answer.  At the end of each module, we have created quizzes to keep you on top of your coursework as we know this new way of learning can take a bit of getting used to. So far the classes have been very successful with excellent feedback from students.   ### What Happens Next? A large part of the courses offered at the Skilled Trades Academy is the hands on and practical experience learned in our state of the art facilities. As soon as classes are allowed to reopen, there will be a full review and hands on lab time for all students.  And as final exams are currently not being administered by the TSSA, we will ensure all students receive a full in-class review when the TSSA begins to administer exams again.    We are staying up to date with advice from the Ontario Government and look forward to welcoming our students back to our campuses to complete their hands on training and become certified Gas Technicians.    Intrigued and want to know more about the course we offer?  Click below for more information and helpful guidance on how to kick start your new career.  [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/388155/8d424892-e19b-4824-8dba-5a0553e5dd46.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/388155/8d424892-e19b-4824-8dba-5a0553e5dd46) Topics: [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Gas Technician (59)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) - [Career Opportunities (48)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities) - [Skilled Trades (29)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) - [Gas Technician Careers (27)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers) - [Ontario Gas Technician Training (23)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) - [Trade School (19)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school) - [Course Length and Time (18)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time) - [HVAC Careers (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers) - [Hands On Learning (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) - [Ontario Gas Technician (14)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) - [Transferrable Skills (14)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) - [Class Length (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length) - [Women in the trades (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/women-in-the-trades) - [Graduate Profile (11)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/graduate-profile) - [Funding (10)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) - [Skilled Trades Myths (9)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-myths) - [Air Conditioning (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning) - [Night School (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school) - [Ontario College of Trades (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) - [Adult Education (7)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/adult-education) - [Air Conditioning technician (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning-technician) - [Training Schedule (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule) - [Ontario HVAC Training (4)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training) - [Halton Campus (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/halton-campus) - [Skilled Trades Career Fair (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-career-fair) - [Skilled Trades Shortage (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-shortage) - [Small Class Size (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size) - [TSSA (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/tssa) - [Oakville Campus (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/oakville-campus) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ozone-depletion-prevention) - [National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-skilled-trades-and-technology-week) - [National Tradesmen Day (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-tradesmen-day) - [ODP (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/odp) - [Onto (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/onto) - [Summer Courses (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/summer-courses) see all ### Follow Me - Course Information - [Course Calendar](http://getatrade.com/course-calendar/) - [Course Information](http://getatrade.com/course-information/) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention](http://getatrade.com/ozone-depletion-prevention/) - [Gas Technician](http://getatrade.com/gas-technician/) - About Our School - [About Us](http://getatrade.com/about/) - [Blog](http://getatrade.com/blog/) - [Resources](http://getatrade.com/resources/) ©2015 Skilled Trades Academy· Built with love by [Hughes & Co.](http://www.hughesandco.ca) Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies are Technical Standards and Safety Authority training providers and are registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.