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Elevate Your Skills

You can run the machines. Now you’re ready to specialize. To fast-track your manufacturing career, earn one or more specialist certifications—they’re stackable.

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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.

Earn a Specialist Certification

Become a plant expert as you install, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and machinery. Each of our training programs include a series of core and elective micro-credentials from SACA. Prepare for a new occupation with stackable courses and earn SACA certifications as well.

Specialist Level Trainings

Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed in multi-skill maintenance technician positions in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

This certification also features a variety of elective micro-credentials that are ideal for individuals seeking to become versed in Industry 4.0 automation or those pursuing SACA Professional Certification.

Core Micro-Credentials:

SACA C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
or SACA C101 Associate-Basic Operations and C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations Certifications
C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
or SACA C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations and C-104 Associate-IIoT and Data Analytics Certifications
C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1
C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management
C-212 Ethernet Communications 1
C-213 Smart Sensor and Identification Sys. 1
C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1
C-215 Robot System Operations 1
or SACA C-103 Associate-Robot Systems Certification
C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1

Elective Micro-Credentials:

C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1
C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance
C-257 Process Control Systems 1
C-258 Process Control Troubleshooting 1
C-259 Rigging Systems 1>
C-260 Rigging Systems 2

Certified Industry 4.0 Operations Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as team lead operators in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

Perform automated machine setup and adjustment.
Operate and monitor system operation.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Analyze and optimize system operation.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations
C-103 Robot System Operations
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance
CNC Machine Operations and Programming

Certified Industry 4.0 Electrical Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial electrician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical circuits and electric motor systems.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-203 AC Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
C-303 Electric Motor Troubleshooting 1
Rotating Machines 1 (Motors)

Certified Industry 4.0 Control Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as a controls technician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial control systems using sensors, programmable controllers, and variable frequency drives.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Certified Industry 4.0 Robotics Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as robotics technicians in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

Install, program, test, interface, and maintain industrial robot systems and workcells.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-102 Industry 4.0 Advanced Operations
C-215 Robot System Operations 1
C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance
iRVision 2D (FANUC)
Dual Check Safety (FANUC)

Certified Industry 4.0 Mechanical Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial mechanic in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical power transmission systems using belt, chain, shaft coupling, and gear power transmission methods.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
C-301 Mechanical Power Systems 2
C-302 Laser Shaft Alignment 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance
C-259 Rigging Systems 1
C-352 Mechanical Power Systems 3

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Come see firsthand the state-of-the-art technology and training opportunities available. Whether you're exploring career paths or looking to upskill your workforce, our team is ready to show you how the center can support your goals. Come experience the future of advanced manufacturing in action!

Your One Stop for Advanced Manufacturing Training

Discover hands-on classes in automation, robotics, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, Industry 4.0, machining, and mechanical skills—designed to equip you for today's cutting-edge industries. Take a look at everything we have to offer.

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