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Manufacturing Your Future

Get hands-on experience in Advanced Manufacturing and explore how automation, robotics, and digital technology work together in today’s cutting-edge industries. Powered by Industry 4.0, these workplaces use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to connect machines and systems—driving greater efficiency, precision, and innovation.

Advanced Manufacturing Training & Certification

Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) Certification SACA provides certifications around Industry 4.0 / smart factory / automation skills. Their certifications are modular, stackable, and occupationally-focused: meaning you build up micro-credentials, some core, some elective, toward more advanced or specialized certifications.

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FANUC Robots Training and Certification FANUC robot training gives you the skills and confidence to operate and program industrial robots. You'll be ready for the rapidly growing automation industry and able to handle more automation tasks on your own.

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Succeed at Hawkeye

Modern Automation Systems Hands-On Training

At Hawkeye’s Automation and Robotics Center, you’ll get hands-on experience with all the key systems used in a modern automated factory. You’ll train on complete systems and their components, building the skills and knowledge needed to keep production machines running smoothly.

24/7 eLearning + Live Instructors Build Real-World Skills with Amatrol Virtual Training

Master technical skills with Amatrol's interactive virtual training, available at Hawkeye. As a global leader in career and technical education, Amatrol offers flexible, skills-focused eLearning that lets you train at your own pace, revisit challenging topics, and move quickly through what you already know. You’ll engage with simulations, interactive exercises, and even practice on real industrial equipment at the Automation and Robotics Center.

Learning That Fits Your Schedule Flex Format

Learn at your own pace with our flex format. You can move through your online lessons whenever it works for you, and stop by the lab for hands-on practice anytime staff are available. It’s an easy way to fit training into your schedule while still getting real, practical experience.

Earn Certifications Train on Industry-Standard Equipment

Our training programs drive toward industry standard certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance. To ensure you’re ready for this work, you train on equipment that is also industry standard including FANUC, Haas, and Rockwell.

From Classroom to Career Connect with Employers

Your training is tied closely to the needs of employers. You'll train on the most current and modern equipment and the curriculum is based on what manufacturing businesses need. When training is complete we'll help employers and potential employees connect.