Construction and Trades Programs

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

Learn the skills you need to start work as an in-demand oil refinery operator.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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