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Program Pacing Estimator

Pace any SkillCat learning plan! Choose your plans, set the start date for your program and when you'd like to finish (or how many lessons you want your techs to complete each week) and download your pacing sheet. 

TechBuilder Curriculum

Choose the trade. Each program is a 4-level path that takes an apprentice from day one to job-ready.

3courses / week
Standard
1234567
Estimated Graduation
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
21 weeks after start (~4.8 months) at 3 courses/week
Program Length
21 wks
≈ 4.8 months / 0.4 yrs
Avg Hours / Week
8.9 h
range 3.8–14.8 h
Total Courses
62
across 4 levels
Total Instruction Hours
186 h
reading, video & skill practice
Peak Week
14.8 h
Week 10 — busiest scheduled week
01
Milestones
Level Completion Dates

Drag & drop the cards below to change the order levels are completed in. The schedule, chart, and dates all update.

02
Workload
Hours Per Week

Hours vary week to week because each course is a different length. Hover any bar for the detail.

Wk 1 · 6.8h · Oct 3, 2026
Wk 2 · 11.4h · Oct 10, 2026
Wk 3 · 10.3h · Oct 17, 2026
Wk 4 · 7.0h · Oct 24, 2026
Wk 5 · 5.8h · Oct 31, 2026
Wk 6 · 6.9h · Nov 7, 2026
Wk 7 · 7.7h · Nov 14, 2026
Wk 8 · 5.8h · Nov 21, 2026
Wk 9 · 9.4h · Nov 28, 2026
Wk 10 · 14.8h · Dec 5, 2026
Wk 11 · 11.5h · Dec 12, 2026
Wk 12 · 12.7h · Dec 19, 2026
Wk 13 · 8.6h · Dec 26, 2026
Wk 14 · 8.8h · Jan 2, 2027
Wk 15 · 9.8h · Jan 9, 2027
Wk 16 · 8.0h · Jan 16, 2027
Wk 17 · 7.1h · Jan 23, 2027
Wk 18 · 7.3h · Jan 30, 2027
Wk 19 · 10.7h · Feb 6, 2027
Wk 20 · 11.9h · Feb 13, 2027
Wk 21 · 3.8h · Feb 20, 2027
Week 1avg 8.9 h/wkWeek 21
03
Curriculum
Course Schedule by Level

Browse every course.* Week is when each course is reached at the selected cadence; the date below is when that week wraps up.
* Course times include assessments, which are not included in the app.

Total Program Hours186.2 h
Courses62
Weeks1–21
Date SpanOct 3, 2026 → Feb 20, 2027
WeekCourseHours
Wk 1Oct 3, 2026L1The History of Electricity1.7
Wk 1Oct 3, 2026L1Electricity Basics2.1
Wk 1Oct 3, 2026L1Safety Awareness3.0
Wk 2Oct 10, 2026L1Common Hand Tools5.2
Wk 2Oct 10, 2026L1Common Measurement Tools2.4
Wk 2Oct 10, 2026L1Personal Safety3.8
Wk 3Oct 17, 2026L1Workspace Safety4.2
Wk 3Oct 17, 2026L1Common Power Tools2.8
Wk 3Oct 17, 2026L1Driving Safety3.3
Wk 4Oct 24, 2026L1Electrical Safely3.3
Wk 4Oct 24, 2026L1Resources to Expand Your Learning2.4
Wk 4Oct 24, 2026L1Mathematics Used in the Field1.3
Wk 5Oct 31, 2026L1Volts, Amps, Watts & Ohms2.1
Wk 5Oct 31, 2026L1Types of Electrical Circuits1.8
Wk 5Oct 31, 2026L1Understanding Electrical Measurements2.0
Wk 6Nov 7, 2026L1How to Read a Circuit Diagram1.8
Wk 6Nov 7, 2026L1Drawings and Blueprint Readings1.8
Wk 6Nov 7, 2026L1Material Considerations3.3
Wk 7Nov 14, 2026L1Electrical Conductors2.3
Wk 7Nov 14, 2026L1Conductor Terminations3.3
Wk 7Nov 14, 2026L1Electrical System and Component Protection2.2
Wk 8Nov 21, 2026L1Electrical Safety Devices2.3
Wk 8Nov 21, 2026L1Trade Definitions2.5
Wk 8Nov 21, 2026L1Survey & Quiz for Level 11.0
Wk 9Nov 28, 2026L2Considerations when Drilling Holes3.2
Wk 9Nov 28, 2026L2Switching Configurations3.2
Wk 9Nov 28, 2026L2Branch Circuits and Feeders3.0
Wk 10Dec 5, 2026L2Sizing Overcurrent Protection4.8
Wk 10Dec 5, 2026L2A Home's Basic Needs7.0
Wk 10Dec 5, 2026L2Fixtures3.0
Wk 11Dec 12, 2026L2Panels and Related Components6.3
Wk 11Dec 12, 2026L2Load Calculations3.0
Wk 11Dec 12, 2026L2Sizing Junction and Pull Boxes2.2
Wk 12Dec 19, 2026L2Conductor Sizing1.8
Wk 12Dec 19, 2026L2Troubleshooting Common Issues8.0
Wk 12Dec 19, 2026L2Panel Health Checks2.9
Wk 13Dec 26, 2026L2Focus on Low Voltage Systems3.3
Wk 13Dec 26, 2026L2Survey & Quiz for Level 21.0
Wk 13Dec 26, 2026L3Grounding and Bonding Systems4.3
Wk 14Jan 2, 2027L3Surge Protection2.7
Wk 14Jan 2, 2027L3Improper Wiring Methods2.7
Wk 14Jan 2, 2027L3Additions and Remodels3.5
Wk 15Jan 9, 2027L3Adding Electrical Components to Finished Homes3.8
Wk 15Jan 9, 2027L3Running Conduit: Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)3.2
Wk 15Jan 9, 2027L3Running Conduit: Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC)2.8
Wk 16Jan 16, 2027L3Running Conduit: Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)2.5
Wk 16Jan 16, 2027L3Running Flexible Conduit2.8
Wk 16Jan 16, 2027L3Design for Outbuildings2.6
Wk 17Jan 23, 2027L3Motor Repair and Replacements1.9
Wk 17Jan 23, 2027L3Exterior Lighting2.3
Wk 17Jan 23, 2027L3Landscape Lighting2.9
Wk 18Jan 30, 2027L3Ceiling Fans3.3
Wk 18Jan 30, 2027L3Survey & Quiz for Level 31.0
Wk 18Jan 30, 2027L4Energy Saving Opportunities3.1
Wk 19Feb 6, 2027L4Panel Repairs3.1
Wk 19Feb 6, 2027L4Panel Replacements5.3
Wk 19Feb 6, 2027L4Subpanels2.3
Wk 20Feb 13, 2027L4Electrical Service Installations7.1
Wk 20Feb 13, 2027L4Troubleshooting Advanced Electrical Issues3.1
Wk 20Feb 13, 2027L4Mobile and Manufactured Homes1.8
Wk 21Feb 20, 2027L4Pools and Hot Tubs2.8
Wk 21Feb 20, 2027L4Survey & Quiz for Level 4 - GRADUATION1.0
How this is calculated. Course sequence and level groupings come from the 2026 Tech Builder pacing tabs; per-course hours are the total instruction hours (reading, video & skill practice) from the Master Course List. Each week the next 3 courses in sequence are completed, so weekly hours reflect the specific courses scheduled that week. Graduation = start date + (total courses ÷ courses per week, rounded up) weeks. Estimates assume a steady cadence with no breaks.
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