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COURSE CATALOG

Welcome to the Volvo Trucks Academy Course Catalog. Click on any functional area to explore complete course listings and session descriptions.

Functional Areas

The Volvo Trucks Academy Development Guide provides direction to learning and development content across five core functional areas: Parts, Sales, Service, Technical, and Warranty. Find courses aligned with your role at a Volvo dealership by clicking on the links below.

Sales501873: Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Transmissions

Spec’ing Fundamentals: Volvo Transmissions

This course provides an overview of the three main types of transmissions and their impact on truck performance. You will explore key transmission components, the function of gear ratios, and how to align transmission configurations with customer needs and applications.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • differentiate between manual, automated manual, and automatic transmissions, including their key components and functions.
  • identify the benefits and limitations of each transmission type
  • explain the role of gear ratios and their impact on truck performance.
  • recommend appropriate transmission configurations based on customer needs and vehicle applications.
  • guide customers in choosing optimal transmission and gear ratio setups for specific driving conditions.

Training type: eLearning

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Questions?

Reach out to the Volvo Trucks Academy team at academy-help@volvo.com to learn more about scheduling training. You can also check out the Development Plans to find specific certification level requirements.