Whether you’re brand-new to the trade or you’re an experienced tech looking to confidently complete far more repairs on the first visit, our graduates call Core Appliance Repair Training a career game-changer. Learn the core skills and knowledge you need to get certified as a master repair technician.
All Levels | 50–80 hours | Online
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$850 One Time Payment
or Monthly Financing Available Through Affirm
Curriculum & Syllabus
Every problem can be traced back to a breakdown in how an appliance system, circuit, or part is supposed to work. We’ll cover the core technology of all appliances (including fancy computer-controlled ones) and the core skills you need to correctly diagnose and repair most breakdowns on the first visit.
Key Learnings
- Deep understanding of all appliance systems and their parts
- Easy method for correctly diagnosing appliances on your first trip
- Fundamentals of electricity, circuits, gases and other components
- Basics of reading appliance schematics to help you troubleshoot
- The tools and test instruments you need for every service call
- Skills to troubleshoot and fix electronic systems and components, motors and control systems, gas pressure and flow, and other common appliance problems
- Tips for getting hands-on practice with your new skills
There’s even more knowledge and skills to learn in our Advanced Courses, but after you graduate from Core Appliance Repair Training, you’ll be ready to repair almost anything.
10 modules and 70 units | Last updated 02/28/2026
Module 1: Core Appliance Repair Training Course Orientation 2 Units
Get oriented in our online courseware and learn how to get the most out of your training.
Module 2: Core Operational Overviews 14 Units
An intro to appliance repair, how all major appliances work, and key things to look for on the job.
Module 3: Tools and Test Instruments 3 Units
A breakdown of the tools you need, and which ones you should have on every service call.
Module 4: Basic Electricity 12 Units
To understand how all appliances work, you must first learn the basics of electricity and circuits.
Module 5: Basic Electronics 8 Units
Meet all the electronics and components you’ll see, plus learn how to test them to identify problems.
Module 6: Troubleshooting 7 Units
Learn an easy, foolproof method for troubleshooting, and how to read appliance schematics to help.
Module 7: Basic Gas 9 Units
Learn the basics of gases, and how to measure, diagnose and fix gas pressure and flow problems.
Module 8: Appliance Parts 6 Units
Familiarize yourself with appliance parts: including pumps, switches, relays, motors, sensors, and more.
Module 9: Appliance Motors 5 Units
Learn how to identify, troubleshoot and fix all varieties of motors and motor control systems.
Module 10: Final Exam and Beyond 4 Units
Take the final exam to test your new mastery, then learn what’s next in our Advanced Courses.
Want a sneak peak at the course?
If you want to know what our online courses look like and how they work, we encourage you to try our free sample of Core Appliance Repair Training. We want you to be confident that you’ve made the right choice when you enroll.
Meet Your Teachers
Core Appliance Repair Training is taught by our family of working appliance repair techs. The course was designed so you could learn appliance repair on your own time at your own pace, but if you get stuck and don’t understand a concept, ask for help in our Ask the Teacher forum and we’ll provide one-on-one support until you’re ready to move on.
Scott Brown
Dean of Appliance Repair
(aka Samurai Appliance Repair Man)
Since 1996, I’ve run my own appliance repair business while helping other techs succeed through our tech support community, Appliantology.org, and over at my YouTube Channel. I created the first Core course in 2014 and have been teaching ever since.
Susan Brown
Dean of Students & Business Liaison
(aka Mrs. Samurai)
I’ve been Scott’s partner on all of his appliance repair businesses since the beginning. I handle all inquiries and manage enrollments and tuition payments. I also help to develop course content and assist students in the Ask the Teacher Forums.
Sam Brown
Professor of Appliance Repair Mastery
(aka Son of Samurai)
I’ve been repairing appliances beside my dad since I was a kid and have sponged up every ounce of his appliance repair mastery. I developed content for the Advanced courses, I teach and support students, and I’m the admin over at Appliantology.org.
Appliance Repair Certification
If you score 80% or better on each quiz and 90% or higher on each exam, you will earn your appliance repair certification from Master Samurai Tech (don’t panic, quizzes and exams can be retaken). What’s the benefit of our appliance repair certification?
Earn Industry Cred
We are trusted by the United Appliance Servicers Association and teach at their Annual Service Training Institute; we are trusted by high-end brands like Sub-Zero, Miele and Bosch; and we are trusted by national franchises like Mr. Appliance and BrandSource. Our certification carries a lot of weight with manufacturers, dealers, warranty providers, employers and other techs.
Earn Free Gifts
- Get a free one-year membership to Appliantology (a $197 value!), the biggest and best online resource for working techs. This free membership is eligible to be renewed annually for free.
- Get a physical appliance repair certificate and patches for your uniform to show off
- Get a slick MST-branded Carhartt tool bag (a $40 value!)
Answers to Your Most-Asked Questions
How does online appliance repair training work?
Whether you need a more flexible way to train around your many responsibilities or a more affordable way to train on a tight budget (or both!), online appliance repair training has 6 key benefits compared to in-person training. The course is self-paced, meaning you can train wherever and whenever you want. Each course consists of several modules organized around a specific subject, and each module consists of several units or lessons, each with a quiz you must conquer to advance to the next unit or module. Click here to learn more about how online training works.
What about hands-on appliance repair training?
In order to be a skilled, profitable tech, you need to pair thorough brains-on training (which is what we offer) with some hands-on practice. Your brain tells your hands what to do, not the other way around, but we recognize that practice makes perfect. Click here to read how our students get that hands-on practice. And if you’re still not convinced that online training works, take a look through our reviews
How much does Core Appliance Repair Training cost?
Tuition for Core Appliance Repair Training is $850, since it is our most in-depth and essential course. You can save money on the cost of the course by enrolling in either the Technician’s Bundle (save $405) or Business Bundle (save $455).
What if I need more help on a lesson?
Simple. We are here to help with ANY question you have. Submit your questions to the Ask the Teacher Forum in the Core Appliance Repair module (or any module you’re working on) and Team Samurai will answer your question. We will give you the training, coaching and mentoring you need to become a master appliance tech yourself.
How long does Core Appliance Repair Training take to complete?
Because Core Appliance Repair Training is self-paced, the time to complete it varies with each student. In our experience, students require about 50-80 hours to complete the course. If you work at a steady pace, doing at least 4-6 lessons per week, you can complete the course in 2-3 months. We don’t recommend rushing through the training, because we want you to remember everything you learn and be able to apply it on the job.
What if I need more time to complete Core Appliance Repair Training? How long do I have access?
You can take as much time as you need to finish the training. Your initial access period to the course lasts one year if you enroll in a single course and two years if you enroll in a bundle. If you need access beyond that, we charge a very small monthly renewal fee. So if you need to, take your time with the training.
If I already have appliance repair experience, can I skip Core Appliance Repair Training?
Our Advanced Courses require a strong background in electrical troubleshooting and reading schematics, both of which are taught in Core Appliance Repair Training. We strongly encourage all students—novices and pros—to start here, though it is not required. If you’re not sure whether you should start with Core, take our You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know quiz.
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Quiz: Do you REALLY know your stuff?
If you’re thinking to yourself, “I’ve been in this business for twenty years, I don’t need to take a course on the basics,” why not put your skills to the test? If you ace our You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know quiz, you’ve proven worthy of moving on to our advanced courses.
If you struggle, that’s alright, many technicians do. It’s admirable that you’ve made it this far with just your handiness and your instincts, but it’s time you learned the core skills of every appliance repair master. If you want to kick appliance butt and earn more money, enroll today.