Trades Programs

SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications.

This course features a VR training component and provides an intensive overview of hot stamping press work. You will learn the math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation skills needed to work as a hot stamping press operator.

Gain an intensive overview of the toolmaking industry and obtain the skills needed to work in it by leveraging VR training. You will learn a variety of fundamentals needed for career success, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

Gain an intensive overview of the skills needed for cold stamping press work using VR technology. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation to work as a cold stamping press operator.

This online course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed to become a process technician. You will leverage VR technology to learn a wide variety of skills, including math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, fluid systems, and joining.

This additive manufacturing certification course focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines.

The RMF credential focuses on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics and provides a starting point for any career pathway a candidate may pursue in the field of robotics.

This additive manufacturing certification course focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines.