Construction and Trades Programs

This Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. The course will cover workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, assembly, and more.

Learn the skills you need to start work as an in-demand oil refinery operator.

Prepare for an entry-level position in a chemical plant with this online Chemical Plant Operations course.

This course provides an intensive overview of tool and die making and will teach you about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding.

SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating your potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. The course is designed for those new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications.

For decades to come, natural gas will be produced and consumed in the United States, creating an ongoing demand for natural gas plant operators. This online course provides the fundamental technical background you need to get started in this field.

The Composites Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed for composites processing. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, machining, and joining skills.

This course provides an intensive overview of die setting. You will learn the math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and fabrication skills needed to work as a die setter.

Work through true-to-life simulations of common HVAC/R scenarios and gain applicable service, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. This hands-on simulator course will help you hone your technical abilities and build your knowledge of complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

You will gain an intensive overview of the skills needed for cold stamping press work. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation to work at as a cold stamping press operator.