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.

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!

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.

The RMF credential focuses on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics and provides a starting point for any career pathway a candidate may pursue in the field of robotics.

This manual machinist course is designed to provide you with an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. The best part? You will have the option to use virtual reality (VR) technology to complete labs and simulations. The training covers workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, assembly, and more.

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.

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.

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.

This course features a VR training component and 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 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.