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.

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.

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.

The CMfgE course is ideal for individuals who have advanced manufacturing engineering experience, who are in a leadership position, or who support manufacturing practices at a manufacturing organization.

Prepare for the Certified Additive Manufacturing - Technician (CAM-T) certification exam, which focuses on the methodology of additive manufacturing, including the seven additive manufacturing technologies, processes, material selection, post-processing, and basic safety guidelines. Start your additive manufacturing training today!

The Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential is focused on the fundamentals of electric vehicles and provides a starting point for career pathways in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

This course provides an intensive overview of die setting with a virtual reality (VR) component. You will learn the math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and fabrication skills needed to work as a die setter in 12 months or less.

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.

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