Motion Learning and Development Center Launches 2026 Course Schedule

Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Motion Learning & Development Center’s (LDC) 2026 class schedule has released. These training opportunities are designed to empower professionals across North American industry.  From hands-on technical training to professional development and Microsoft Office courses, Motion’s comprehensive program offers flexible learning options both in-person at Motion Learning Centers across the U.S. and partner locations, as well as virtually. This robust lineup ensures participants can enhance their skills and advance their careers through convenient, expert-led instruction. Open-enrollment classes provide instructor led, hands-on learning experiences conducted by professional subject matter experts at convenient locations across the U.S. Many courses also offer a virtual attendance option to accommodate varied learning preferences. The 2026 schedule features three core types of courses: Technical Courses: Includes hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, bearings and power transmission, CNC programming, process pumps, arc flash safety, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and more. Professional Development: Includes improving leadership skills, communication, time  management, conflict resolution, effective teamwork, and more Microsoft Courses: Includes Outlook Essentials; One Note; tiered levels of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; and more.  Whether attending in person or virtually, participants can expect expert instruction tailored to meet the demands of today’s dynamic industry environment. Motion’s Learning & Development Center at the company’s main campus in Birmingham, Alabama, offers a 20,000 SF setting for classrooms, labs and overall essentials for talent retention and career growth. To support customers, hands-on training is also available in various cities across the U.S. and at in-plant customer locations in North America. Motion Leadership Quotes about the LDC’s Effectiveness and Growth  Brock Culpepper, Director of Learning & Development, said: "Our focus is to optimize our customers’ operations by providing training that builds practical skills for both their teams and our employees. Leading hands-on sessions and flexible virtual options, our well-qualified instructors equip students with the knowledge and confidence for success. Training is one of the best investments companies can make in their employees.”

Billy Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, added: “Cultivating a company culture involves attracting, engaging and energizing your talent, and training is integral to achieving that. In today’s landscape, addressing industry’s skills gaps through technical training is more critical than ever. And honing soft skills can really help employees become well-rounded and move up the ladder. Motion’s diverse but carefully selected courses provide that and more.”   Class Registration  Registration is now open for all 2026 offerings. Interested parties can register online at motionind.biz/43jOzJX or by calling 205-951-5000. A printable PDF of the 2026 schedule can be downloaded here for convenient planning.   The Motion Learning & Development Center in the last year alone has upskilled over 20,000 live-class attendees through 435 live classes. In addition, 300,000 online trainings were completed by employees in 2024. The Center also offers training assessments, on-site training, custom lab equipment, and more. The program has continuously evolved since its beginnings in 1988 as The Motion Institute. Motion’s Learning & Development Center in Birmingham, Alabama, offers a 20,000 SF setting for classrooms, labs and overall essentials for talent retention and career growth.