Construction and Trades Programs

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

For decades to come, natural gas will be produced and consumed in the United States, creating an ongoing demand for natural gas plant operators. This online course provides the fundamental technical background you need to get started in this field.

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 provides an intensive overview of tool and die making fundamentals using VR technology. It will teach you about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and more.

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 Composites Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed for composites processing. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, machining, and joining skills.

This course provides an intensive overview of die setting. You will learn the math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and fabrication skills needed to work as a die setter.

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.

The CMfgT course is an entry-level program that benefits both new manufacturing engineers and experienced manufacturing engineers without other credentials.

Work through true-to-life simulations of common HVAC/R scenarios and gain applicable service, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. This hands-on simulator course will help you hone your technical abilities and build your knowledge of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.