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Course
5S Train-the-Trainer
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply5S Methodology In ManufacturingTrain5S Practitioners For Continuous ImprovementImplement Visual Systems In Factory Environments
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5S Workplace Organization
Alabama Training Network
AL
Organize Workplace Using5S PrinciplesImplement Visual Workplace Controls In ManufacturingSustain Workplace Organization With Process Audits
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6S - 5S + Safety
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply6S Methodology Combining Safety With5SIntegrate Safety Into Workplace OrganizationImplement Visual Safety Systems In Manufacturing
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
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Advanced Drafting Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create drawings of inclined surfaces that incorporate auxiliary sections and secondary auxiliary viewsCreate a complete working drawing, including all dimensions, notes, and specificationsApply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing conceptsCreate three-dimensional geometric figures utilizing two-dimensional flat pattern surface development conceptsCreate a basic three-dimensional model of a mechanical part, utilizing three-dimensional application software
Short-Term Certificate
Advanced Manufacturing Management
Athens State University
AL
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology - De
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
Diploma
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology - De
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
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Alternating Current
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain electrical terms, including alternating current, frequency, period, sine wave, capacitance, and inductanceInterpret electrical symbols used in schematic drawings of AC applicationsExplain terms and principles of electromagnetism, including permeability, retentivity, and inductanceExplain electrical quantities, including frequency, impedance, power, capacitance, inductance, voltage, current, wattsMeasure electrical units, including volts, amperes, ohms, and hertzDetermine electrical quantities utilizing test equipment, including volts, frequency and period, amperes, and power
Certification
Assembly Disassembly (A/D) Director
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Verify compliance with safety regulations by applying OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, OSHA 1926.251, and ASME B30 standards during A/D activitiesObtain required A/D documentation by interpreting assembly instructions and identifying necessary personnel documentationIdentify PPE requirements by determining protective equipment needed for assembly/disassembly personnelEstablish restricted or controlled areas by applying powerline, excavation, pinch‑point, fall‑protection, and fall‑zone requirementsAssess site hazards by identifying environmental, positional, and equipment‑related risks prior to A/D workLocate applicable A/D procedures by referencing manufacturer manuals, employer procedures, and load charts
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
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CTE Lab in Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Manufacturing clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to manufacturing using approved research methodology; interprDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in manufacturingApply enhanced leadership and professional skills needed in a career in manufacturing
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Career Pathway Project in Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderCreate a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a processConduct independent research related to the selected manufacturing projectWrite a detailed report on the chosen career pathway project, following established conventions for format, grammar
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Change and Uncertainty Management
Alabama Training Network
AL
Manage Change In OrganizationsControl Emotions During UncertaintyApply Coping Techniques For Change Management
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Communication Effectiveness
Alabama Training Network
AL
Develop Interpersonal Communication SkillsApply Effective Workplace Communication TechniquesImprove Body Language Awareness In Leadership
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Computer Integrated Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create and maintain an engineering notebook for daily reflections, research, and prototype creation documentationApply the design and problem-solving process as an iterative process incorporating science, mathematicsCommunicate solutions utilizing technical writing skills, including correct spelling, proper grammar, and specialized voAssume and carry out a role in the smooth running of a team working toward the solution of a problemProduce a quantitative plan for the successful completion of a projectAssume responsibility for leadership roles and for actions, decisions, products, and policies in the governance of a pro
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Computer Integrated Production
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply Cartesian coordinates to create toolpaths for machine toolsResearch and apply proper cutting tool speeds, feeds, and directions for manufacturing specified materials or productsCreate simple Numeric Control (NC) part programs using a text editor or a Computer-Aided Manufacturing packageAnalyze Numeric Control part program files to identify and correct errorsAnalyze part geometry to select appropriate cutting toolsEdit the tool library of a CNC machine program to establish tool offset values. to Create Problem
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Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for maintaining and using CAD-CAM equipmentProgram software to perform CAD-CAM applicationsDemonstrate file management techniques with the CAM program, including creating a folderUse trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, tangent, and their inverses to solve various angles, lengthsCreate a two-dimensional design and a two-dimensional numeric control operation tool path for a mill or a latheConstruct a part to a specified tolerance range with CAD-CAM applications
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Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to precision machiningApply trigonometry and geometry to solve various computer-aided designDemonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills to create toolpaths for CNC machinesDemonstrate file management skills within a CAD-CAM program for documentation of designDemonstrate CNC mill procedures utilizing CAD-CAM software to design and manufacture prototypes and finished productsDemonstrate ability to select tooling, set up a CNC lathe, load and verify a program, and run a part
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Conflict Resolution
Alabama Training Network
AL
Resolve Workplace ConflictsMediate Disputes Between EmployeesApply Conflict Management Tools In Organizations
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Coordinate Measuring Machine
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures when operating a coordinate measuring machine (CMM)Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance on a coordinate measuring machineDemonstrate file management techniques within a coordinate measuring machine, including creating a folderLocate software applications within the CMMIdentify parts of the coordinate measuring machine and describe the features and functions of eachCompare the machine coordinate system and the part coordinate system
Course
Corrective Action
Alabama Training Network
AL
Administer Corrective Action In WorkplaceApply Disciplinary Procedures As SupervisorManage Employee Performance Issues
Certification
Crane Inspector
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Interpret crane‑inspection standards by applying ASME B30 requirements to pre‑inspection planningInterpret regulatory requirements by applying OSHA rules relevant to crane inspection activitiesDemonstrate crane terminology and definitions to ensure accurate communication during inspection processesCommunicate inspection needs to site supervisors by identifying required information, access, and conditionsApply knowledge of standards and regulations to determine the scope and requirements of the crane inspectionVerify documentation accuracy by confirming application, maintenance, and engineering records meet required criteria
Certification
DELMIA Lean Team Player Associate
SOLIDWORKS
Knowledge Of 3DEXPERIENCE PlatformKnowledge Of Client-focus MindsetKnowledge Of Collaborative OperationsKnowledge Of Continuous ImprovementKnowledge Of DELMIAKnowledge Of Digital Lean Manufacturing
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Delegation
Alabama Training Network
AL
Delegate Tasks Effectively In ManagementDevelop Direct Reports Through DelegationImprove Team Effectiveness With Delegation
Course
DiSC Personality Profile
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply Di SC Personality Assessments In LeadershipBuild Productive Relationships With Personality InsightsDevelop Communication Skills Using Di SC
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Digital Electronics
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe career opportunities and earnings potential in the field of digital electronics. ofExplain the characteristics of digital circuit signals, including electrical signal typesUtilize digital number systems, including binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal, and Boolean operationsDetermine the truth table for each logic gate used in digital electronicsInterpret logic gate symbols, including standard form and alternate formCompare and contrast types of logic devices and their uses
Micro-Credential
Diploma in Operations Management
Alison
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Direct Current
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the structure and characteristics of the atomExplain the relationship of the atom to an electrical charge, including electrostatic field and law of chargesResearch and share information on sources of electricity, including chemical, mechanical, and solarExplain electrical terms, including direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, power, conductors, and insulatorsInterpret electrical symbols used in schematic drawings of DC applications. of a Basic CircuitExplain components of a basic circuit, including source, load, and conductor. and Measurements
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Documentation
Alabama Training Network
AL
Document Employment ActivitiesMaintain HR Employee RecordsApply Documentation Practices For Audits And Legal Claims
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Documentation & Recordkeeping - Best Practices & Regulatory Requirement
Alabama Training Network
AL
Knowledge Of Food Safety Documentation RequirementsAudit Facility Records For Food QualityConduct Internal Audits For Food ManufacturingApply GMP Standards In Recordkeeping
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Drill Press
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate care and safety for a drill pressDemonstrate drill press techniques, following National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I drill press stanConduct hardness tests on a workpiece, including a file test and a Rockwell hardness testIdentify and set the machine controlsSet up and operate a drill press for hole work, center drill, drill, ream, spot facing, tapping, countersink, and counteSet drill presses for proper feed and speed for specific operations
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Effective Meetings
Alabama Training Network
AL
Plan And Execute Effective MeetingsFacilitate Team Decision MakingApply CPO Framework For Meeting Objectives
Certificate
Electric Vehicle Production Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Course
Electronics and Control Systems
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Adhere to safety rules for electronic power and control systemsConnect and test a DC power supplyInstall and test a solid-state relayInstall and test analog electronic sensorsTest capabilities of an AC variable frequency driveConnect and transfer programs between a personal computer and a programmable controller via a serial, USB, or Ethernet c
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Embedded Arduino Controls
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply Arduino microcontroller control concepts to robotics applications using electronic sensors, transistor relaysIdentify basic electronic components of a typical embedded microcontroller platformDraw basic embedded Arduino microcontroller circuits by hand, including LED, sensor, and transistor relay circuitsDraw a basic embedded Arduino microcontroller control circuit block diagram by handConstruct a basic logic control software application using C programming languageConstruct a basic flowchart for a robotics application using C programming language
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Emotional Intelligence
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply Emotional Intelligence In LeadershipDevelop Self Awareness And Self RegulationManage Emotions In Working Relationships
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Engineering Design Applications
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Analyze a specific engineering design that involves live and dead loads for tension, compression, shear, and torsionExplain manufacturing processes of casting and molding, forming, separating, conditioning, assemblingDemonstrate the process of multiple axis movementExplain the operation and programming of 3D software and equipmentCreate a formal, narrative proposal for an engineering design projectPerform independent research related to a chosen engineering design
Certification
Evaluator of Crane Operator
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Ensure evaluation impartiality by identifying conflicts of interest and recusing oneself when bias is real or perceivedReview applicable standards and regulations by referencing OSHA, ASME, and local requirements along with manufacturer informationGather contractor and site information by determining what data must be collected prior to conducting the evaluationConfirm crane configuration and hoisting tasks by interviewing employers or authorized personnel about crane type and job requirementsVerify completion of required inspections by identifying which manufacturer and contractor inspections are needed before evaluationDetermine evaluation topics by reviewing site conditions, tasks performed, and crane configurations to establish test scope
Certification
Fall Protection Authorized Person Comprehensive
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of fall protection principlesKnowledge of fall protection systemsApply fall protection PPEPerform pre-use equipment inspectionDon harnessesSelect fall protection systems
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Focused Lean & Clean Value Stream Mapping
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply Value Stream Mapping In ManufacturingIdentify Environmental Waste In ProcessesDevelop Future State Value Streams
Course
Generations on the Work Team
Alabama Training Network
AL
Manage Multigenerational TeamsRecognize Generational Tendencies In WorkplaceAdapt Leadership For Different Generations
Course
Good Manufacturing Practices - Food Manufacturing
Alabama Training Network
AL
Knowledge Of Good Manufacturing Practices In Food ProductionApply FSMA Regulations In Food ManufacturingManage Sanitation In Food FacilitiesControl Product Handling And Storage In Food Industry
Course
Harassment & Discrimination
Alabama Training Network
AL
Knowledge Of Workplace Harassment And Discrimination LawsIdentify Harassment And Discrimination TypesApply Workplace Protections Against Discrimination
Course
Hazard Recognition
Alabama Training Network
AL
Recognize Workplace HazardsMitigate Occupational Safety RisksImprove Workplace Safety Culture
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Intermediate Drafting Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate the proper use of sectional view concepts to create a full section, half section, broken-out sectionCreate drawings of inclined surfaces, constructing primary auxiliary viewsCreate drawings illustrating detailed, schematic, and simplified thread representation, identifying common thread termsUtilize pictorial concepts to produce an isometric drawing, identifying obliques, trimetric, and diametric viewsApply dimensions, notes, and other relevant information to an isometric drafting design project
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Intermediate Lathe and Bench Work
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures for filing and polishing a latheDemonstrate preventive maintenance of the lathe, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and setting upDemonstrate intermediate lathe operations, including calculating speed and feed per material and toolingDemonstrate intermediate boring, turning, facing, and tapping on a workpieceDemonstrate advanced-level engine lathe operations, including calculating speed and feed for appropriate materialsDemonstrate advanced boring, turning, facing, and tapping on a workpiece according to NIMS Level I standards
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Internal Auditor Training - Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Alabama Training Network
AL
Conduct Internal Audits In Food IndustryEvaluate Suppliers For Food Safety ComplianceApply GMP Audit TechniquesKnowledge Of Food Safety Quality Systems
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Introduction to Drafting Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the importance of drafting design technology in today's technological workplaceDemonstrate the safe handling of drafting design tools according to classroom and environmental best practicesDemonstrate mathematical skills related to drafting design, including fractions, scale readingDemonstrate the use of drawing media and drafting instruments, utilizing computer software for drafting applications
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Introduction to Engineering Design
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Gather and share information about emerging job opportunities in engineering fieldsExplain positive and negative impacts of engineering on society, including ethical, professionalCorrectly utilize terminology associated with the engineering disciplineDescribe characteristics of sound financial management for engineers and engineering companiesApply the systems model of input, process, output, feedback, and impactDemonstrate the use of analog and digital precision measuring instruments utilized in engineering
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Introduction to Lean Principles
Alabama Training Network
AL
Knowledge Of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesIdentify Eight Wastes In ManufacturingApply Lean Tools To Eliminate Waste
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Introduction to Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderApply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to manufacturingIdentify types of manufacturing materials, including metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and compositesAssess properties of manufacturing materials, including physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, academicDifferentiate among thermal, mechanical, and chemical changes in manufacturing materialsDemonstrate casting and molding processes, including mold preparation and pouring or forcing liquids
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Introduction to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Alabama Training Network
AL
Apply PPAP Process In Automotive ManufacturingDocument Customer Engineering RequirementsValidate Manufacturing Process Consistency
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Introduction to Robotics
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Gather and share information on how robotics has influenced the manufacturing process, citing real-world examplesDemonstrate how to program a robot, using safety devices and hand tools correctly. ofGather and share information on chemical, mechanical, and solar sources of electricityExplain the relationship of the atom to an electrical chargeGather and share information on electrical terms and units of measures, including directDiagram components of a basic circuit