sw44-Unless the course is something than can be learned without going into a classroom you will not be able to do it online. Any trade needs to be hands on so the instructor can tell guide you.
I don't know your state, but here's a list of trade schools throughout the country http://www.tradevocationalschools.com/online/online-trade-schools.html
Yes, there are online trade schools available. Ashmore College, for example, provides many courses online for trades.
Many construction trade schools are now online. ITT Technical Institute offers a construction trade school online that is accredited. Penn Foster and Phoenix (both online) also offer construction trade schools.
For a list of trade schools you can visit www.trade-schools.net.
http://www.online-degrees-today.com/trade-schools/trade.shtml has links to reviews. This can help you find the best.
There are many choices for online trade and vocational schools. A few include ITT Tech, The Art Institute, University of Pheonix, AIU, DeVry, and Capella University.
You can go online to the website technical-schools-guide.com and search for your city and state. They have ones in your area as well as online schools listed.
Tradevocationalschools.com provides information about many reputable online trade schools. This website provides profiles a variety of schools with plenty of information to help you choose the school that is right for you.
Here's an online directory of trade schools: http://www.trade-schools.net/directory/automotive-schools-directory.asp. This article provides some insight into choosing an automotive trade school: http://www.ehow.com/how_2063991_pick-automotive-trade-school.html. This website talks a lot about auto trade schools. Might be worth a look: http://www.educationcenteronline.org/Trade-Schools/Auto-Mechanics.html.
You can find tuition information for most online trade schools right on the college website. Find the main website for the school you intend to enroll in and then find the section for admissions.
Two of the biggest trade schools in Los Angeles are Wyotech and Stratford Career Institute. You can easily look up the addresses for these schools in any general online telephone directory.
DeVry University and ITT Tech both have solid reputations as trade schools both on and offline.