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Certification
3DSwymer Associate
SOLIDWORKS
Knowledge Of 3DEXPERIENCE Platform NavigationKnowledge Of Communities and 3DSwymKnowledge Of Posts, Ideas, Surveys, and QuestionsKnowledge Of Following Users and CommunitiesKnowledge Of Tagging and SearchKnowledge Of Notifications
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Associate's Degree
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certification
Advanced Industrial Communications 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Implement OPC-UA communicationConfigure network componentsApply routing principlesDesign and manage firewallsEstablish and manage VLANsConduct Factory Acceptance Testing
Certification
Advanced Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 evolutionImplement and integrate cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing methodsDesign and manage network topologiesPerform safety and risk managementUtilize production planning and MES
Certification
Advanced PLC Technology
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program complex PLC systemsDesign industrial networksManage distributed PLC systemsProgram advanced PLC functionsWrite and optimize PLC programsDevelop advanced HMI applications
Certification
Advanced Product ID
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Determine optimal product ID devicesKnowledge of product ID elementsSet and optimize inspection goalsMinimize inspection timeIdentify features or defectsConfigure RFID frequencies
Certification
Advanced Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of robotics evolutionImplement cyber-physical systemsApply lean manufacturing techniquesDesign and analyze network topologiesIdentify and mitigate robotic hazardsPlan and implement robotic production
Certification
Advanced Smart Maintenance
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of maintenance conceptsImplement smart maintenanceSelect appropriate maintenance strategiesOperate and troubleshoot equipmentPerform predictive maintenanceTrack and optimize OEE
Short-Term Certificate
Air Conditioning & Heating
Trenholm State Community College
Certification
Applied Fluid Power
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Commission pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot and diagnose electro-pneumatic faultsInterpret GRAFCET control standardsIntegrate pneumatic componentsDesign vacuum systemsDesign and analyze pneumatic circuits
Certification
Applied Industrial Motor Controls
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply industrial electrical safetyKnowledge of component operation and functionConstruct motor circuitsTroubleshoot and diagnose motor controlsInterpret control schematicsApply motor protection and efficiency strategies
Certification
Applied Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Integrate and configure MESIntegrate HMI systemsApply data communication and web servicesKnowledge of data securityApply 3D modelingOptimize smart factory systems
Certification
Applied Mechanical Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Install mechanical drivesIdentify mechanical componentsAlign shafts and couplingsAnalyze and adjust ball screwsLubricate and maintain mechanical systemsApply coupling types
Certification
Applied PLC Technology II: Allen Bradley/Siemens
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Program ladder logicManage PLC programsApply core PLC functionalityModify PLC programsProgram HMI interfacesKnowledge of networking fundamentals
Certification
Applied Principles of Smart Sensors
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Classify and select sensorsImplement smart communication protocolsAnalyze sensor signals and dataConfigure and test sensor networksIntegrate sensor data into control systemsApply data logging and cloud connectivity
Certification
Applied Product ID Fundamentals
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Applied Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial robotics fundamentalsImplement safety protocols and hazard managementClassify robot componentsOperate and control robots and cobotsDevelop and troubleshoot robot programsInterface robots with work cells and I/O
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
ECPI University
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Brakes and Suspension
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Electrical
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Engine Repair
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
Automotive Engineering Technology
University of West Alabama
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Service
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
Automotive Service Technology
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Technology
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Technology
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Technology - Basic Automotive, Truck & Tractor Service & Repair
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Short-Term Certificate
Automotive Technology Hybrid and Electric Vehicle
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
ECPI University
Certification
Bionics 4 Education
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of bionics and bioinspirationAnalyze functional and structural biologyApply hands-on technical conceptsIntegrate sensors and actuatorsKnowledge of light and color in natural and engineered systemsApply engineering design and material properties
Short-Term Certificate
Brakes/Steering/Suspension
Trenholm State Community College
Certificate
CAD-CAM
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Certification
Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
$250 cost
Apply additive manufacturing terminology and concepts in contexts requiring understanding of AM processes, steps, applications, and industry use casesDifferentiate AM processes and materials when selecting technologies for various production, prototyping, or industrial environmentsEvaluate advantages and limitations of AM to inform decisions involving cost, accuracy, material behavior, and integration with traditional manufacturingApply design‑for‑additive‑manufacturing principles to optimize component geometry, process simulation, and internal features for AM environmentsPrepare and manage AM data files by selecting correct formats, generating builds, designing supports, and creating slice files for machine executionDocument and monitor build parameters using process documentation and statistical process control in production‑quality AM contexts
Certification
Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Fundamentals (Capstone Exam)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Implement safe operation and maintenance of machinesTroubleshoot electromechanical systemsPerform routine maintenanceRead and interpret schematics and blueprintsOperate and maintain fluid power systemsWork in a team environment
Certification
Certified Industry 4.0 Technician - Applied (Capstone Exam)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Set up and commission electro-pneumatic systemsTroubleshoot complex systemsCalculate compressed air costsIdentify system inefficienciesImplement and maintain vacuum systemsUtilize CoDeSys for programming
Certification
Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS Associate
SOLIDWORKS
Knowledge Of Introduction to the Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS RoleSecurely Connect SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE PlatformModify and Save SOLIDWORKS Objects on the 3DEXPERIENCE PlatformReplace Revisions of Objects Saved on the PlatformReview and Modify Properties of Objects Saved on the PlatformShare and Markup of 3D Designs
Course
Drone Technology
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify FAA regulations (FAR Part 107) and indicate where to find regulations on drones and licensing requirementsInvestigate and report on liability and insurance requirements related to drone operationExplain the characteristics of drones according to FAA regulations and industry standards. and UsesClassify drones according to body typeIdentify the roles and missions that various types of drones perform in militaryDescribe industrial and commercial uses of various types of drones
Short-Term Certificate
Electrical/Electronic
Trenholm State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Engine Performance
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
Engineering Technology
Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Short-Term Certificate
Engines
Trenholm State Community College
Certification
Fundamentals of Electricity - AC/DC
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of AC electricityApply safe electrical operational practicesConstruct AC circuitsTest AC circuitsTroubleshoot AC circuitsMeasure operating voltages and currents
Certification
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics/Hydraulics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply safety practices for pneumatic systemsApply design principles for pneumatic systemsKnowledge of Pascal and Boyle's LawsKnowledge of single-acting and double-acting cylindersCalculate basic pneumatic parametersApply direct and indirect actuation
Certification
Fundamentals of Industrial Wiring Systems with Greenlee
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of electrical enclosures and conduitsKnowledge of power distributionKnowledge of motor control systemsApply electrical safety and installation standardsIdentify electrical conduit typesKnowledge of panelboards and circuit breakers
Certification
Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial history and frameworksKnowledge of Industry 4.0 terminology and technologyKnowledge of smart manufacturing systemsMap the automation pyramidApply data, connectivity, and decision makingApply collaborative robotics and augmented intelligence
Certification
Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Install mechanical drive componentsOperate mechanical systemsMaintain mechanical systemsTroubleshoot mechanical drive componentsKnowledge of gears, drives, bearings, and pulleys
Certification
Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen Bradley/Siemens
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of PLC programming environmentsKnowledge of PLC programming languagesOperate Allen Bradley industrial control equipmentOperate PLC-controlled systemsApply PLC fundamentals to real-world applications
Certification
Fundamentals of Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of robot typesProgram robotsTeach robot positionsOperate robots safelyMaintain robotsApply robotics to industrial productivity
Certification
Fundamentals of Sensor Technology
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of industrial sensorsSelect appropriate sensorsConnect sensors properlyConfigure sensor settingsPerform functional checks on sensorsApply sensors in automated systems
Certification
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) - Senior Level
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Understand the rules, definitions, principles, and meanings of the symbols and modifiers of GD&T as applied to engineering drawings and related documentationUnderstand the functions and relationships of part features and geometric controlsPerform calculations associated with GD&T derived from the drawing and related documentationUnderstand that the application of GD&T has implications for manufacturing, quality control, and verification processes associated with engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the establishment of functional gaging activities
Certification
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) - Technician Level
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Understand the meaning of the symbols, modifiers, and relationships of GD&T as applied to engineering drawings and related documentationMake the proper selection with consideration for the function and relationship of part features and of geometric controls, to document the product design intentPerform calculations associated with GD&T to determine geometric requirementsApply the appropriate geometric control symbols, modifiers, and datum references to the engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the operations of manufacturing, quality control, and verification processes associated with engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the establishment of functional gaging activities