The Kohler Plumbing Academy (KPA) began as an initiative to combat the lack of qualified plumbers in India and to provide a reliable livelihood where options were limited. Since its inception, nearly 300 plumbers have graduated from the Kohler Plumbing Academy (KPA) in Gurgaon. Now, with the expansion of KPA into Chennai, even more would-be plumbers in India have the chance to become certified in the trade.
KPA offers two degrees, Trained Apprentice Plumber and Trained Master Plumber, but provides far more than certification. In addition to hands-on plumbing training, the academy provides students with the skills needed to succeed. Finance courses help students start their own businesses, while computer and language courses prepare them to better communicate with customers.