Track to the Trades
Lowe's associates: Learn a skilled trade on your schedule–at no cost to you. We also help cover the cost of eligible certification exams.
How the program works
Who it’s for: All current Lowe’s associates are eligible.
No cost: It’s tuition-free, with upfront funding for eligible certification exams.
How you'll learn: Work through short online lessons at your own pace, then practice with videos and hands-on simulations.
Training you can put to work: Courses are designed by IACET-accredited experts, with pathways to OSHA-10, EPA-608, and NATE Ready-to-Work Certifications.
How to enroll: Click here and choose your path, including Electrical, Plumbing, and more.
No cost: It’s tuition-free, with upfront funding for eligible certification exams.
How you'll learn: Work through short online lessons at your own pace, then practice with videos and hands-on simulations.
Training you can put to work: Courses are designed by IACET-accredited experts, with pathways to OSHA-10, EPA-608, and NATE Ready-to-Work Certifications.
How to enroll: Click here and choose your path, including Electrical, Plumbing, and more.
Why associates take part in Track to the Trades
Jason B.
Store Manager"I chose to enroll in Track to the Trades becuase it's a golden opportunity to elevate my skills and career. This program has been a game-changer. It equips me with the technical know-how and practical skills that make me more efficient and effective down the aisles. It's like having a secret weapon that enhances my ability to serve our customers with excellence."
Charles W.
Merchandising Service Associate"In the beginning my curiosity in the Track to the Trades program was strictly personal. I figured I could learn something useful in the aspect DIY but I have learned so much more. After 25 years with Lowe's, my confidence in serving the customer in various areas of the store with just product knowledge has greatly improved."
Benjamin C.
Merchandising Service Associate"The Trades Program provided me with a great opportunity to advance myself professionally as an associate but also as a person. It opened doors for a bright and promising future that I would never have had the chance to do and make a better life for my family."
Jacob D.
Fulfillment Associate"I am always interested in continuing personal development, and consider myself a lifetime learner, so this program was a great opportunity to supplement some of the knowledge I have acquired in my year with Lowe's. I plan to use this experience to further my career."
Build your trade career your way
Track to the Trades fits around your work shifts with online, self-paced courses. This program meets you where you are, moves at your pace, and empowers you to use what you learn on the job and in your own projects.
Choose your Track to the Trades
Electrical
Multi-Family Housing
Residential Construction
Appliance
Repair
Plumbing
HVAC
Utility Maintenance
"We are bringing our network, our expertise, and our resources to address this critical need and help ensure that the next generation of builders has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of our modern world."
Janice Dupré, EVP, Human Resources
Finish a track, earn a certificate–and start another
When you complete a track, you'll earn a certificate of completion. You can also pursue industry certifications like OSHA-10, EPA-608 or NATE Ready-to-Work, with upfront funding for eligible exams. To keep learning, enroll in another pathway. Take as many as you like, one at a time.
Questions about enrolling, courses or certifications?
Email TracktotheTrades@lowes.com.
