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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
Wed, Jan 6, 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 · Aug 19, 2026
Wk 2 · 11.4h · Aug 26, 2026
Wk 3 · 10.3h · Sep 2, 2026
Wk 4 · 7.0h · Sep 9, 2026
Wk 5 · 5.8h · Sep 16, 2026
Wk 6 · 6.9h · Sep 23, 2026
Wk 7 · 7.7h · Sep 30, 2026
Wk 8 · 5.8h · Oct 7, 2026
Wk 9 · 9.4h · Oct 14, 2026
Wk 10 · 14.8h · Oct 21, 2026
Wk 11 · 11.5h · Oct 28, 2026
Wk 12 · 12.7h · Nov 4, 2026
Wk 13 · 8.6h · Nov 11, 2026
Wk 14 · 8.8h · Nov 18, 2026
Wk 15 · 9.8h · Nov 25, 2026
Wk 16 · 8.0h · Dec 2, 2026
Wk 17 · 7.1h · Dec 9, 2026
Wk 18 · 7.3h · Dec 16, 2026
Wk 19 · 10.7h · Dec 23, 2026
Wk 20 · 11.9h · Dec 30, 2026
Wk 21 · 3.8h · Jan 6, 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 SpanAug 19, 2026 → Jan 6, 2027
WeekCourseHours
Wk 1Aug 19, 2026L1The History of Electricity1.7
Wk 1Aug 19, 2026L1Electricity Basics2.1
Wk 1Aug 19, 2026L1Safety Awareness3.0
Wk 2Aug 26, 2026L1Common Hand Tools5.2
Wk 2Aug 26, 2026L1Common Measurement Tools2.4
Wk 2Aug 26, 2026L1Personal Safety3.8
Wk 3Sep 2, 2026L1Workspace Safety4.2
Wk 3Sep 2, 2026L1Common Power Tools2.8
Wk 3Sep 2, 2026L1Driving Safety3.3
Wk 4Sep 9, 2026L1Electrical Safely3.3
Wk 4Sep 9, 2026L1Resources to Expand Your Learning2.4
Wk 4Sep 9, 2026L1Mathematics Used in the Field1.3
Wk 5Sep 16, 2026L1Volts, Amps, Watts & Ohms2.1
Wk 5Sep 16, 2026L1Types of Electrical Circuits1.8
Wk 5Sep 16, 2026L1Understanding Electrical Measurements2.0
Wk 6Sep 23, 2026L1How to Read a Circuit Diagram1.8
Wk 6Sep 23, 2026L1Drawings and Blueprint Readings1.8
Wk 6Sep 23, 2026L1Material Considerations3.3
Wk 7Sep 30, 2026L1Electrical Conductors2.3
Wk 7Sep 30, 2026L1Conductor Terminations3.3
Wk 7Sep 30, 2026L1Electrical System and Component Protection2.2
Wk 8Oct 7, 2026L1Electrical Safety Devices2.3
Wk 8Oct 7, 2026L1Trade Definitions2.5
Wk 8Oct 7, 2026L1Survey & Quiz for Level 11.0
Wk 9Oct 14, 2026L2Considerations when Drilling Holes3.2
Wk 9Oct 14, 2026L2Switching Configurations3.2
Wk 9Oct 14, 2026L2Branch Circuits and Feeders3.0
Wk 10Oct 21, 2026L2Sizing Overcurrent Protection4.8
Wk 10Oct 21, 2026L2A Home's Basic Needs7.0
Wk 10Oct 21, 2026L2Fixtures3.0
Wk 11Oct 28, 2026L2Panels and Related Components6.3
Wk 11Oct 28, 2026L2Load Calculations3.0
Wk 11Oct 28, 2026L2Sizing Junction and Pull Boxes2.2
Wk 12Nov 4, 2026L2Conductor Sizing1.8
Wk 12Nov 4, 2026L2Troubleshooting Common Issues8.0
Wk 12Nov 4, 2026L2Panel Health Checks2.9
Wk 13Nov 11, 2026L2Focus on Low Voltage Systems3.3
Wk 13Nov 11, 2026L2Survey & Quiz for Level 21.0
Wk 13Nov 11, 2026L3Grounding and Bonding Systems4.3
Wk 14Nov 18, 2026L3Surge Protection2.7
Wk 14Nov 18, 2026L3Improper Wiring Methods2.7
Wk 14Nov 18, 2026L3Additions and Remodels3.5
Wk 15Nov 25, 2026L3Adding Electrical Components to Finished Homes3.8
Wk 15Nov 25, 2026L3Running Conduit: Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)3.2
Wk 15Nov 25, 2026L3Running Conduit: Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC)2.8
Wk 16Dec 2, 2026L3Running Conduit: Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)2.5
Wk 16Dec 2, 2026L3Running Flexible Conduit2.8
Wk 16Dec 2, 2026L3Design for Outbuildings2.6
Wk 17Dec 9, 2026L3Motor Repair and Replacements1.9
Wk 17Dec 9, 2026L3Exterior Lighting2.3
Wk 17Dec 9, 2026L3Landscape Lighting2.9
Wk 18Dec 16, 2026L3Ceiling Fans3.3
Wk 18Dec 16, 2026L3Survey & Quiz for Level 31.0
Wk 18Dec 16, 2026L4Energy Saving Opportunities3.1
Wk 19Dec 23, 2026L4Panel Repairs3.1
Wk 19Dec 23, 2026L4Panel Replacements5.3
Wk 19Dec 23, 2026L4Subpanels2.3
Wk 20Dec 30, 2026L4Electrical Service Installations7.1
Wk 20Dec 30, 2026L4Troubleshooting Advanced Electrical Issues3.1
Wk 20Dec 30, 2026L4Mobile and Manufactured Homes1.8
Wk 21Jan 6, 2027L4Pools and Hot Tubs2.8
Wk 21Jan 6, 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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