102 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $78,680 · projected growth +4.0%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis
Certificate
AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGY
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGY
Enterprise State Community College
AL
Certificate
AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGY
Enterprise 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
Certificate
Aerospace & Industry Readiness
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Course
Aerospace Maintainer Coating Application (AERO MAIN) Level 1 Course
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Define common types of corrosionRecognize how the environment contributes to corrosionExplain how material selection impacts corrosionDescribe how a coating protects aircraftIdentify information on product data sheets (PDS) and safety data sheets (SDS)Recognize Hazard Communication Safety (HCS) labels
Certification
Air Conditioning Service
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply AC service safetyIdentify AC componentsSet up Polartek Dual AC MachineKnowledge of AC principles of operationPerform AC machine maintenanceService R134A refrigerant systems
Short-Term Certificate
Aircraft Powerplant
Snead State Community College
AL
Long Certificate
Airframe Maintenance
Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Associate's Degree
Airframe Technology
Snead State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Airframe Technology
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate
Airframe Technology
Snead State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Airframe Technology
Snead State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Airframe Technology
Bishop State Community College
AL
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
Aviation Airframe Technology
Calhoun Community College
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree
Aviation Maintenance
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Airframe
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Powerplant
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Diploma
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Diploma
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Associate's Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Blue Ridge Community College (VA)
Diploma
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
$7,435 cost
Short-Term Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Airframe
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Airframe
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Airframe
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Powerplant
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Powerplant
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology--Powerplant
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Aviation Manufacturing Technician
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Aviation Powerplant Technology
Calhoun Community College
Certification
Battery Maintenance & Engine Starting
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Battery Starting & Charging System Diagnostics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Battery Starting and Charging
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify starting and charging equipmentOperate charging equipment safelyInterpret battery system dataMaintain tools and equipmentClassify batteriesKnowledge of battery construction and operation
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
Apprenticeship
Boeing Defense (Wichita): Aircraft Mechanic
Boeing Defense (Wichita)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessCritical ThinkingDeductive ReasoningEngineering & TechnologyEquipment Maintenance
Short-Term Certificate
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis
Certification
Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Advanced Composites
American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification
Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Cast Polymer
American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
Certification
Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Open Molding
American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Design cockpit drainage and electric bilge pump systems to ensure efficient water removal and long‑term vessel safetySelect potable water system components to support reliable installation and safe onboard water deliveryMaintain AC and DC electrical systems to ensure dependable operation of batteries,generators,chargers,and invertersInspect engine exhaust,propulsion,steering,and control systems to verify safe operation and compliance with marine standardsService fuel and ventilation systems to ensure safe gasoline and diesel performance and prevent vapor hazardsInstall portable and fixed firefighting equipment to provide compliant onboard fire protection capabilities
Certification
Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Vacuum Infusion Process
American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification
Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Wind Blade Repair
American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
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
Electrical Intro, Measurements & Circuits
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of basic electrical conceptsMeasure electricityBuild series circuitsBuild parallel circuitsBuild series-parallel circuits
Certification
Electromechanical Systems for Transportation
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of electromagnetism theoryIdentify circuit components and symbolsBuild and measure electromagnetic circuitsOperate solenoidsOperate relaysOperate motors