Advance your mining career with expert-led online training
On-demand courses and trainings for mining professionals who want to deliver real results in the pit.
WHY MINING ACADEMY
Most training programs focus on theory — we do it differently
→ PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
When you step onto a mine site, the gap between knowing the theory and improving actual performance is where most engineers get stuck — this is where Mining Academy starts.
→ RESULTS DRIVEN APPROACH
We help you speak the language of results — tonnes moved, cycle times improved, costs reduced.
HOW IT WORKS
Built by miners, for miners — turning our experience into your greatest skillset
ANALYSIS
We teach you to Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies others don’t see.
PRODUCTIVITY
You understand how fleet productivity works - from the numbers to field improvements.
BEST PRACTICES
We show you the best practices that improve output and reduce cost.
CONFIDENCE
You build confidence to discuss real productivity challenges during interviews or with management.
Whether you’re just starting or already in the pit every day,
you’ll gain the knowledge that sets you apart.
It’s your shortcut to becoming the person who gets noticed on site and in job interviews.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Featured Courses
FREE Course: Introduction to Open Pit Mining
14 lessons | 4 hours
If you are new to mining or just curious about it, this course is for you.
After this course, you will understand how the mining business works, but also be able to discuss open pit with mining professionals.
Mining Fleet Management
24 lessons | 10 hours
Do you know how to measure your equipment performance and diagnose the bottlenecks?
This course will teach where to look to improve your productivity and your operating hours.
$ 127
Load & Haul Performance
Under construction
This course will make you a field leader implementing best practices and improving your mine's productivity.
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Mining Cost
Under construction
If you ever want to be a Mine Manager, you need to take this course to master Mining Cost.
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Drill & Blast Productivity
Under construction
This course will make you stand out from your peers as you will lead the fragmentation improvements.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
One instructor —
endless learning possibilities
Maxime Porlier
With over 10 years operating and optimizing mining fleets across 12 different mines worldwide, your instructor brings hard-earned expertise directly into every lesson — turning decades of practical experience into actionable skills you can apply immediately.
10+
years in mining operations across multiple countries and continents.
7
mines worked (surface & underground).
90+
Heavy Mining Equipment fleets overseeing.
Are you ready to elevate your mining career?
Enroll in one of our best-selling courses today!
CORPORATE
Corporate Offers — train your entire team
CONSULTING & CUSTOM TRAINING
We work with training departments and operations teams to design and deliver programmes that actually change how people work on site.
CORPORATE LICENSING
Our courses are available for corporate licensing and integrate seamlessly into your existing Learning Academy or LMS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Digging Deeper — answers to your top questions
Mining Academy is mostly focus on mid career mining engineer, looking to make a difference in the field and getting promoted. We also work with mining companies looking to license content or build structured training programmes for their teams.
Every course is built by a practitioner with over a decade of field experience across multiple mine sites and continents — not a classroom educator. This is specialist knowledge, built specifically for the mining industry.
Practical first. Every course is built from real mine site experience. You get frameworks, templates, and tools you can apply on site immediately — not just concepts to memorise.
Fully online, on demand. You learn at your own pace, on any device. Whether you're at site, in the office, or travelling between rotations.
Yes. Once enrolled, you have ongoing access to your course materials including any future updates.
All new templates, guides and tools will also be available for free.
Yes. All courses are available for corporate licensing and can be integrated into your existing LMS or Learning Academy. We also offer custom programme design and consulting for companies with specific training needs. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
