Customized Training
PIA offers Professional Driving, Safety, Heavy Equipment, and Computer Training programs customized for your company and its employees. The following are examples of customized training for companies available through PIA’s Jump Start division.
The Defensive Driving Course (DDC 8/6)
The Defensive Driving course is approved by the National Safety Council to train individuals in the safe and proper operation of motor vehicles in a variety of driving conditions. Students receive between six and eight hours of intensive instruction, after which they receive a certificate of completion from the National Safety Council. Many insurance carriers offer a premium reduction for individuals and employers who participate in the course. This course is available to individual students and through company contract training.
These courses are also offered through company contract training:
- Operation of Class A Commercial Vehicle w/Airbrakes
- Operation of Class B Commercial Vehicle w/Airbrakes
- Discipline Techniques for School Bus Drivers
- Boom Truck Operation
- Boom Truck Safety
- Load Securement
- Train-the-Trainer: CDL Safety
- Train-the-Trainer: Forklift Operation
- Train-the-Trainer: Coaching the Backhoe Operator
Many of the continuing education programs offered through the Jump Start program can be tailored to suit your company’s specific needs for length, content, and/or location. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the training opportunities listed above, please contact Randy Davis, Dean of Administrative Services, by phone at 412-346-2173 or by e-mail at
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Online Computer Courses
These fully-supported programs are available for both individuals and company contract training. For more information about these programs, please click the "Request Information" link on this page.
- Windows XP Professional Installation and Configuration
- Basic Microsoft Office
- Office XP Courses
- Intro to Managing Windows XP
- Word XP (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- Excel XP (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- Access XP (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- Outlook XP (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced)
- Front Page XP (Basic and Advanced)
- CIW (Certified Internet Web)
- Foundations
- Site Designer
- E-Commerce Designer
- Internetworking Professional
- Security Professional
- Server Administrator
- A+ Certified Professional
- Administrative Office Assistant
- Administrative Office Personal
- Computer Support Technician
- Computer Support Professional
- Network +
- iNet
- Security +
- CCNA
