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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 Machining Technology
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Advanced Manufacturing
Pickens Technical College
Associate's Degree
Advanced Manufacturing
Pikes Peak State College
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
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
Certificate
Assembly Tester
NIMS
Manage material certification for assembly documentationDocument non-conformance in assembly processesPerform quality assurance for assembly documentationTransport materials for assembly handlingAssemble components in assembly operationsTest assemblies in assembly operations
Short-Term Certificate
Basic CNC
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Machining Technology
Pikes Peak State College
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
Certificate
Boilermaker – Pressure Vessel
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply boilermaker fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and industry standardsPerform cutting operations using basic cutting techniques and equipmentPerform welding operations using basic welding techniques and equipmentInstall and apply pipe support systems to secure and position pipingPerform rigging operations to safely move and position materials and componentsRead and interpret construction drawings to support fabrication and installation activities
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
Short-Term Certificate
Conventional Machining
Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate
Die Setting Specialist
NIMS
Document operations in metalforming processesDocument setup procedures in metalforming processesMaintain lubrication on metalforming equipmentPerform routine maintenance on metalforming equipmentLoad materials for metalforming equipment operationsLoad parts for metalforming equipment operations
Certificate
Die Setting Technician
NIMS
Document operations in metalforming processesDocument setup procedures in metalforming processesMaintain lubrication on metalforming equipmentPerform routine maintenance on metalforming equipmentLoad materials for metalforming equipment operationsLoad parts for metalforming equipment operations
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
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
Certificate
Industrial Boilermaker – Exchanger
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Assemble and maintain heat exchangers including component assembly and disassembly proceduresPerform welding operations to support exchanger fabrication and maintenanceFabricate pipe including layout cutting fitting and assembly for exchanger applicationsApply stress relieving procedures to welded components and assembliesPerform oxyfuel cutting operations to support boilermaker fabrication and maintenance tasksIdentify and install valves for industrial piping and exchanger systems
Certificate
Industrial Boilermaker – Maintenance
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply safety practices to protect workers during boilermaker maintenance operationsPerform basic welding operations to support boilermaker maintenance and repair workSelect and apply gaskets for sealing flanged connections and equipmentApply boilermaking fundamentals including trade knowledge tools and basic skillsRead and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and repair activitiesPerform rigging operations to safely move and position boilermaker components and equipment
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
Certification
Introduction to CAD
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Explain the role of CAD in industryCreate accurate 2D sketchesDevelop 3D modelsDesign and assemble componentsGenerate 2D technical drawingsPrepare models for 3D printing
Certification
Introduction to Environmental Water
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Certification
Introduction to Exploring Electricity
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Apply electrical safety and best practicesMeasure and test electrical circuitsDesign and wire circuitsApply Ohm's Law and power calculationsRecognize electrical diagrams and symbolsApply project-based engineering design
Certification
Introduction to Exploring Electronics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of basic electronic principlesIdentify and use electronic componentsAssemble and debug circuitsApply measurement tools proficientlyApply logical and computational thinkingKnowledge of industry applications
Certification
Introduction to Mechanisms
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify and explain mechanical componentsCalculate mechanical advantageAnalyze and design gear trainsPerform kinematic analysisDesign and optimize linkagesTroubleshoot mechanical failures
Certification
Introduction to Mechatronics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Identify components of automated systemsExplain and demonstrate pneumatics, electrical and mechanical componentsDefine mechatronics terminologyUtilize software tools to design and control automated systemsIdentify elements of programmable logic controllersAnalyze logic circuits and develop sequence programs
Certification
Introduction to Process Engineering
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Define process engineering and its applicationsExplore careers in semiconductor and advanced manufacturingIdentify common engineering materialsKnowledge of atomic structure and material propertiesDescribe states of matter and energy behaviorExplain principles of heat transfer and phase changes
Certificate
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certificate
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate
Machine Shop Tech
Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop Technology
Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop w/emp in Basic Machine Operator
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop w/emp in Basic Machinist
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop w/emp in CNC Operator
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop w/emp in CNC Specialist
Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Machine Shop w/emp in Manual Lathe Operator
Central Alabama Community College
AL