Construction and 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 online course will provide an intensive overview of the toolmaking industry and the skills needed to work in it. You will learn a variety of important skills, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

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

This course 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.

This online Biofuel Production Operations course will give you the education you need to work as a biofuel production operator, inspect and repair equipment, operate computer systems, and handle lab equipment.