Prevost Technical Institute (PTI) offers an extensive training program that can be customized to meet the individual needs of any customer. A three-pronged approach of Prevost-hosted events, instruction at customer locations, and online learning ensures the availability of Prevost expertise to all.
Hands-on Technical Training
Each year, as many as 650 technicians complete one of the hands-on training sessions held at Prevost facilities throughout North America. These sessions, conducted by our factory-trained experts, range from high-level overviews to in-depth system teardown and component replacement. Customized sessions held at customer sites, taught by the same professional trainers, are also available.
To register for regional training events log into PTI online and view the calendar via the link below.
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2024 PTI Customer Training Letter (English PDF) 2024 PTI Customer Training Letter (French PDF)
Upcoming Training
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Prevost Factory Training
The Prevost Technical Institute™ is pleased to announce the dates for Factory Training in 2025. Our flagship training event offers technicians the opportunity to come to Quebec and receive training on the vehicle systems from our factory trained experts. This premier event also allows technicians to see firsthand how their coaches are built on our assembly line. This unique experience allows technicians to gain greater understanding of the vehicle systems which they can then use in their own shops to increase vehicle uptime.
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309985: English Factory Training: Quebec City, QC March 2 – 6, 2025
English Factory Training
Quebec City, QC March 2 – 6, 20254 Day event. We will offer four different courses; customers choose their own subjects. Please select the two subjects that you would be interested in according to your level of knowledge.
Prevost Electrical (2 Days)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Volvo Drive Train (2 Days)
- Volvo D13 Engine and Exhaust Aftertreatment System
- Service and Maintenance (Including Valve Adjustment)
- Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Pneumatic Systems (2 Days)
- Pneumatic System Overview and System Maintenance
- Braking System Valves and Operation
- Knorr-Bremse Disc Brakes
- Bendix ABS8 with available ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & ATC (Automatic Traction Control)
- Prevost Driver Assist™
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309985: English Factory Training: Quebec City, QC March 2 – 6, 2025
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Prevost Regional Training Seminars
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309984: Mira Loma, CA April 1 – 3, 2025
Mira Loma, CA April 1 – 3, 2025
Prevost Electrical (1 Day)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Winter Garden, FL May 13 – 15, 2025
Winter Garden, FL May 13 – 15, 2025
Prevost Electrical (1 Day)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Fort Worth, TX June 17– 19, 2025
Fort Worth, TX June 17 – 19, 2025
Prevost Electrical (1 Day)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
Volvo Drive Train (2 Days)
- Volvo D13 Engine and Exhaust Aftertreatment System
- Service and Maintenance
- Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: South Plainfield, NJ August 12 – 1, 2025
South Plainfield, NJ August 12 – 14, 2025
Prevost Electrical (1 Day)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309986: Goodlettsville, TN September 22 – 25, 2025
Goodlettsville, TN September 22 – 25, 2025
4 Day event. We will offer four different courses; customers choose their own subjects. Please select the two subjects that you would be interested in according to your level of knowledge.
Prevost Electrical (2 Days)
- Prevost Multiplex System - Description, Design, and Function.
- On-board Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Volvo Drive Train (2 Days)
- Volvo D13 Engine and Exhaust Aftertreatment System
- Service and Maintenance (Including Valve Adjustment)
- Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Pneumatic Systems (2 Days)
- Pneumatic System Overview and System Maintenance
- Braking System Valves and Operation
- Knorr-Bremse Disc Brakes
- Bendix ABS8 with available ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & ATC (Automatic Traction Control)
- Prevost Driver Assist™
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Calgary, AB November 4 – 6, 2025
Calgary, AB November 4 – 6, 2025
HVAC System (2 Days)
- Refrigeration Theory
- HVAC System Controls
- HVAC System Maintenance
- HVAC System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Exhaust Aftertreatment System (1 Day)
- System Overview and Maintenance
- Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Mira Loma, CA April 1 – 3, 2025
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Volvo 9700 Regional Training Seminars
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309984: Houston, TX June 3 – 5, 2025
Houston, TX June 3 – 5, 2025
Volvo Bus Electrical Architecture (VBEA) (3 Days)
- VBEA – Description, Design, and Function
- System Diagnostics
- Schematic Familiarization and Troubleshooting
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Hayward, CA December 9 – 11, 2025
Mira Loma, CA December 9– 11, 2025
Pneumatic Systems (2 Days)
- Pneumatic System Overview and System Maintenance
- Electronic Braking System (EBS) Description, Design, and Function
- Disc Brake Service and Maintenance
- System Diagnostics with Premium Tech Tool (PTT)
Suspension System (1 Day)
- Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
- Description, Design, and Function
- System Maintenance
- System Diagnostics with Premium Tech Tool (PTT)
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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309984: Houston, TX June 3 – 5, 2025
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Volvo Engine Overhaul
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*501217-FLT: Volvo FLEET Engine Overhaul Hagerstown, MD March 24 – 27, 2025
*Training course is being offered through Volvo Trucks Academy.
The Engine Overhaul course provides experienced service technicians with practical, hands-on practice servicing the current diesel engine platform for Volvo in a shop environment. Applicable review of engine systems (cooling, lubrication, fuel, combustion, and air) is covered, along with common engine diagnostics, failure analysis, part and component measurement, and accurate disassembly and reassembly of major engine components within the context of probably scenarios. Students will follow the established diagnostic process during activities to increase the likelihood of consistent, accurate, and efficient diagnostic repair back on the job.
For further information and registration details, please login to your PTI™ account.
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*501217-FLT: Volvo FLEET Engine Overhaul Hagerstown, MD March 24 – 27, 2025
Regional training seminars cover various subjects and are held at Prevost Service Centers unless otherwise noted.
Training subjects for each event can be viewed in the detailed course information available on the PTI™ online portal.
With class sizes limited, prospective attendees are urged to sign up well in advance.
(Registration closes 1 week before the event.)
Once you have registered for a training event you will receive a confirmation letter with detailed information from Prevost Technical Institute™.
Be sure to check back throughout the year as new events will be added.
Prevost Technical Institute
Welcome to the online version of Prevost Technical institute, our new tool to share training and knowledge with our customers. Backed by our training team's over 300 years of combined experience in the motorcoach industry, PTI online provides programs containing e-learnings, webinars, tests and class room registration to help your technician reach the Ultimate level.
The Training Portal is reserved for Prevost commercial vehicle customers & Prevost Service Providers only
Join Prevost Technical Institute
Registration process
Helpful hint - watch the registration instruction video for a full walk through of the registration process
- Parma # is your Prevost customer account number; if you do not know the account number, enter your company's full name
- Passwords must be 6-20 characters and must contain upper and lower case and a combination of letters and numbers
- Once submitted, administrators will approve your application
- Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to PTI online
- Use the "Have a password" tab to enter the PTI site
- Use your email and previously created password to access the trainings
Navigate within PTI online
Navigation is easy within PTI online
View navigation video to understand:
- Where to find your transcript of completed trainings
- How to view a list of trainings that are available to you
- See the training details and descriptions
- How to launch selected trainings
- Marking trainings as "completed"
- How to stop and pick up a training where you left off
- View and register for available hands-on training events
Contact the Service Training Coordinator or your Regional Sales Manager for more information.
Jon Patterson
Service Training Coordinator
[email protected]