January 25 - February 23, 2022

(See overview below for session dates/times)







Free On-Demand Training with your Purchase

Receive complimentary access to the courses in Access OnDemand's Electrified Vehicle Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning course bundle when you register for the Virtual Boot Camp, Sponsored by MACS (a $545.00 value).

About the Virtual Fundamentals Boot Camp:


Instructor: Dr. Mark Quarto

 

Format: Scheduled Instructor-Led and Self-Study online training

  • Course Orientation immediately available upon registering
  • Each Lesson is made available on the same day as instructor-led training via GoToMeeting

 

Course Materials: 

  • Physical Tool & Component Kit shipped to participants for hands-on projects
  • USB Drive with Software and additional materials
  • Online Resource Library 

 

Certificate of Completion: 

  • Awarded after successful completion of the course

 

Participant Requirements:

  • Pre-requisites: None (Automotive electrical experience is helpful)
  • A computer with at least two functioning USB drives 
  • Internet connection with speed to support multi-participant teleconferencing
  • Oscilloscope or DVOM
  • Ability to attend all instructor-led training sessions


 

Dates: January 25 - February 23 (Track 3 - 2022)

  • This is an accelerated Track
  • Scheduled Instructor-Led Session Start Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM PDT/PST
  • Registration Deadline: January 18, 2022
  • See the Course Curriculum below for lesson/session topics


Session 1:     January 25, 2022

Session 2:     January 26, 2022

Session 3:     January 27, 2022

Session 4:     February 1, 2022

Session 5:     February 2, 2022

Session 6:     February 3, 2022

Session 7:     February 8, 2022

Session 8:     February 9, 2022

Session 9:     February 10, 2022

Session 10:   February 15, 2022

Session 11:   February 16, 2022

Session 12:   February 17, 2022

Session 13:   February 22, 2022

Session 14:    February 23, 2022




Overview and Information

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Course Curriculum and Activities

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Boot Camp Orientation and Virtual Course Requirements

    • How to set up your webcam in your workspace

    • How to set up your workspace

    • Automotive Software & Electronics Fundamentals Boot Camp - Content Overview

    • Sample Pre-Session Checklist

    • Message from the Instructor

  • 2

    Lesson 1: Introduction, Resistors, Diodes, and Projects #1 and #2

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #1 (January 25, 2022) - START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 2 begins on January 26 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #2 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 2 Begins

  • 3

    Lesson 2: Capacitors (DC Controls), BiPolar Transistors, and Projects #3 and #4

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #2 (January 26, 2022) - START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 3 begins on January 27 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #3 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 3 Begins

  • 4

    Lesson 3: MOSFET Transistors, Opto Isolators, and Projects #5 & #6

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #3 (January 27, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 4 begins on February 2 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #4 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 4 Begins

  • 5

    Lesson 4: Counter-Dividers, Op-Amps, Comparators, and Projects #7 & #8

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #4 (February 2, 2022 ) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 5 begins on February 3 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #5 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 5 Begins

  • 6

    Lesson 5: Hall Effect Sensor, Schmitt Trigger, and Projects #9 and #10

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #5 (February 3, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 6 begins on February 8 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #6 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 6 Begins

  • 7

    Lesson 6: Digital Logic Gates and Project #11

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #6 (February 8, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 7 begins on February 9 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #7 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 7 Begins

  • 8

    Lesson 7: Voltage Level Shifters, Buffers, and Projects #12 & #13

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #7 (February 9, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 8 begins on February 10 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #8 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 8 Begins

  • 9

    Lesson 8: Introduction to Arduino Controller Systems, Developing Pseudo-Code & Algorithms, and Software Coding Structure

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #8 (February 10, 2022 ) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 9 begins on February 15 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #9 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 9 Begins

  • 10

    Lesson 9: Software Programming Syntax

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #9 (February 15, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 10 begins on February 16 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #10 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 10 Begins

  • 11

    Lesson 10: Timing Circuits - Blinking LEDs & Voltage Detection Controls

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #10 (February 16, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 11 begins on February 17 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #11 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 11 Begins

  • 12

    Lesson 11: 0V - 25V Digital Voltmeter System, Measuring Voltage System (Analog to Digital Conversion), IF-ELSE Functions, and Projects #16, #17, and #18

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #11 (February 17, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 12 begins on February 21 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #12 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 12 Begins

  • 13

    Lesson 12: FOR Loops Controls, Pulse Width Modulation Controls, and Projects #19 & #20

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #12 (February 21, 2022 ) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE Session 13 begins on February 22 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #13 begins

    • Self-Study Content to be completed BEFORE next session # 13 Begins

  • 14

    Lesson 13: WHILE Loop Controls, Logic Gate (Boolean) Controls, and Projects #21 & #22

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #13 (February 22, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Quiz to be completed BEFORE LAST Session 14 begins on February 23 2022

    • Quiz Completion Certificate Upload due before session #14 begins

  • 15

    Lesson 14: Final Course Capstone Project

    • Pre-Session Checklist

    • Instructor-Led Group Session #14 (February 23, 2022) START TIME IS 7 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. MT / 4 P.M. PT

    • Capstone Project Submission

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Registration Deadline

Registration ends January 18th and Tool & Component Kits will ship by January 19th. Payment plans are available - Contact us for more information.

About the Instructor

Dr. Mark Quarto



Dr. Mark Quarto is a Vehicle Electrification expert with over 30 years in the automotive industry. In addition to being an instructor and special consultant to FutureTech Auto, Dr. Quarto is the founder of Quarto Technical Services (QTS), which provides engineering services, diagnostic equipment, training, technical support, and consulting in Vehicle Electrification to all facets of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities include design and development of: diagnostic test equipment & software, management and technical education, curriculum and training programs, and technology innovations with solutions focused on Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Energy Management Systems. These unique diagnostic techniques and applications are effectively used globally supporting automotive aftermarket businesses.  

Other professional experience includes 28 years at General Motors Company with the last 16 years dedicated to Advanced Vehicle Engineering and as an Engineering Group Manager. Responsibilities included management, development of control and diagnostics systems, and service solutions for the Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Volt, Fuel Cell, Two-Mode Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid Truck (PHT), EV1 Electric Vehicle, S10 Electric Truck, and Alternative Fuel Systems Programs.  Prior 12 years included Service Training Development Manager and Resident Instructor in the technical training environment.  

Specialized Education includes a Doctorate in Technical Education from Nova Southeastern University, specialized in design, development, and technical education systems for hybrid and electric vehicles including high voltage energy and propulsion systems. Master’s Degree and two Bachelor Degrees all are in the areas of Electrical Engineering and Automotive Technology.



Registration Ends November 2nd, 2021

Your Registration must be completed by this date in order to receive your Tool & Component Kit in time for the course start!

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