Construction and Trades Programs

Become a certified solar panel installer with the NABCEP® PV Installation Professional training program. This NABCEP-approved curriculum aligns perfectly with the educational prerequisites to sit for the NABCEP PVIP exam and provides an overview of installation, design, sales, and safety concepts.

This course trains you for a career in plumbing, where you will learn specialized plumbing skills and terminology for residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems. You will also learn the math, geometry, and physical principles essential for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plumbing systems.

This intermediate-level course follows our PV101 Solar Energy Training course—building on solar energy, electricity, and safety fundamentals by training you to work with wires, circuits, and panels. This 40-hour online course will teach you how to install solar panels and about the balance of components, including inverters, charge controllers, and battery banks for grid-tied and off-grid systems.

This Robotics Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed in the robotics industry.

This entry-level solar energy training course is designed to help you understand the fastest-growing form of power generation in the world—solar power. This is the best place to begin your journey into the solar workforce by equipping yourself with in-demand skills!

This Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. The course will cover workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, assembly, and more.

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

Prepare for an entry-level position in a chemical plant with this online Chemical Plant Operations course.

This course provides an intensive overview of tool and die making and will teach you about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding.

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.