AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals (CCA101)
The AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals (CCA101) course by Rockwell Automation equips maintenance technicians and controls engineers with foundational knowledge of motor and drive systems, addressing the industry-wide skills gap in industrial automation—where 75% of manufacturers report difficulty finding qualified personnel. Through hands-on labs, including building a miniature DC motor, learners gain practical skills in drive hardware, HIM interface navigation, and pre-power checks essential for advanced Rockwell Automation training.
This course prepares you for Rockwell Automation’s advanced drives certifications, including CCA183. With Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, you gain hands-on proficiency to advance into roles like drives technician or controls specialist, ready to troubleshoot and maintain industrial drive systems in modern manufacturing environments.
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Course Overview
The AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals (CCA101) course by Rockwell Automation is designed for individuals new to motor and drive systems who require a foundational understanding before advancing to product-specific training. This two-day instructor-led program introduces core concepts of AC and DC motors, drive hardware, and control terminology, making it ideal for roles such as maintenance technicians, control system engineers, and industrial electricians. With industrial automation driving a projected 8% annual growth in demand for skilled technicians, this course equips learners with essential knowledge aligned with Rockwell Automation’s ecosystem. Participants gain the prerequisite skills needed to progress to advanced courses like the PowerFlex 750-Series Maintenance and Troubleshooting (CCA183), ensuring readiness for real-world industrial applications.
Students engage with key Rockwell Automation technologies including Allen-Bradley drives, the Human Interface Module (HIM), and the ABT-TDPF700 workstation platform used for monitoring and control. Hands-on labs form a critical component of the AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals (CCA101) curriculum, where learners build a functional miniature DC motor from a provided kit and use electrical measuring tools to test drive performance. In the lab environment, participants perform pre-power checks, configure drive parameters via HIM, and investigate how variable-speed drives control motor speed and direction. A real-world scenario involves selecting appropriate drives for basic applications and interpreting drive schematics from the AC and DC Drive Print Set, reinforcing practical troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
Completion of the AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals (CCA101) course prepares students for Rockwell Automation’s specialized certification paths, which are recognized across manufacturing, energy, and automation sectors. Technicians with validated drive and motor expertise earn median salaries ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, with higher earning potential in automation-intensive industries. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Rockwell Automation courseware, and hands-on lab access, ensuring consistent, high-quality training. Graduates are positioned to advance into roles involving drive programming, system maintenance, and industrial automation engineering, building long-term careers in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Completion of Industrial Control Fundamentals (CCP141) or equivalent experience
- Understanding electrical safety, PPE requirements, and safe work practices in industrial environments per NFPA 70E standards
- Experience with electrical measuring tools like multimeters and clamp meters for troubleshooting PowerFlex drive circuits
- Fundamental grasp of how AC and DC motors operate within the Rockwell Automation ecosystem
- Knowledge of motor control basics, including starting, stopping, and adjusting motor speed using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer environment
- 6 months of hands-on experience with PowerFlex 525/750 series drives and familiarity with PowerFlex drive configuration
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of CCA101 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CCA101 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Industrial Automation Technician
- Drive Systems Technician
- Electromechanical Technician
- Control Systems Technician
- Field Service Technician
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