82 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $78,300 · projected growth +3.1%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.S. in Operations Management - Manufacturing Specialization
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
Athens State University
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
Short-Term Certificate
Advanced Manufacturing Management
Athens State University
AL
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
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 Service & Repair Information
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
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
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
Short-Term Certificate
Apprenticeship Electrical Line Worker
Emily Griffith Technical College
Associate's Degree
Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology
Southwestern College (CA)
Certification
Automotive Scanner Diagnostics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Navigate scanner controlsOperate vehicle communication softwareApply cause and effect diagnosticsNavigate component test meterNavigate ignition scope optionsSet up and navigate lab scope
Diploma
Automotive Service Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Diploma
Automotive Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
$5,948 cost
Diploma
Automotive Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
$5,948 cost
Bachelor's Degree
B.A./B.S. in Management
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Organizational Leadership
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
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
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
Micro-Credential
Diploma in Operations Management
Alison
Short-Term Certificate
Estimating for Automotive Service Writers
J.F. Ingram State Technical 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
Associate's Degree
General Technology
Wallace State Community College
Certification
HVAC Diagnostic Instruments
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Operate specialized HVAC test toolsTest indoor air qualityMeasure carbon monoxide levelsEvaluate HVAC air distributionPerform pressure and vacuum testingMeasure temperature and fluid integrity
Certification
HVAC/R Compressor Operation and Maintenance
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Describe scroll, hermetic and semi-hermetic compressor designCalculate compression ratioRecognize causes of compressor failureIdentify methods of compressor failure preventionPerform compressor teardown and inspectionConduct failure analysis
Certification
HVAC/R System Fundamentals
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify refrigeration system componentsDescribe refrigerant's role in a systemCalculate superheat and sub-coolingRecover refrigerant and perform evacuationCharge refrigeration systemsTrace electrical circuits using wiring diagrams
Certification
HVAC/R System Troubleshooting
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Interpret system pressures and temperaturesApply systematic troubleshooting logicDiagnose compressor and refrigerant faultsUse diagnostic instruments on working systemsIdentify electrical control failuresIsolate and repair refrigerant circuit issues
Diploma
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
$6,597 cost
Diploma
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Diploma
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
Certification
Heavy-Duty Diagnostics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Navigate heavy duty scanner controlsUse vehicle communication softwareApply cause and effect diagnosticsTroubleshoot heavy duty dieselService computer-controlled diesel vehicles
Certification
Heavy-Duty Diesel Scanner Diagnostics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Idea Builder 3D Printing
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Set up 3D printersOperate 3D printersTroubleshoot 3D printersUse essential design softwareApply digital ideation to physical buildingApply project-based learning
Diploma
Industrial Maintenance Control
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
$7,494 cost
Diploma
Industrial Maintenance Integrated Automation
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
$5,948 cost
Diploma
Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
$10,914 cost
Short-Term Certificate
Intermediate Automotive Service Writing
J.F. Ingram State Technical College
Certification
Intermediate Measuring Instruments (IMI)
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply primary standardsUse dimensional measuring instrumentsUse electronic measuring instrumentsPerform support and layout measurement
Certification
Introduction to Aerodynamics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply basic aerodynamic principlesDesign and analyze airfoilsApply streamlining and drag reductionOperate and analyze wind tunnel experimentsKnowledge of aircraft control and stabilityTroubleshoot and optimize aerodynamic systems
Certification
Introduction to Alternative Energy
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply fundamentals of energyMeasure and calculate energy useDesign and optimize solar energy systemsOperate and analyze wind energy systemsImplement and troubleshoot hydro and tidal systemsOptimize energy conservation
Short-Term Certificate
Introduction to Automotive Service Writing
J.F. Ingram State Technical College