Prepare for a dynamic career in a variety of industries! Potential funding with eligibility.
The Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) course is developed by industry experts and presented in an engaging and interactive format for maximum effectiveness. Prepare for SME's CMfgT exam and expand your career opportunities.
Throughout this manufacturing technologist course, you will cover a wide range of topics, from foundational knowledge such as mathematics, print reading, and engineering science to the application of manufacturing processes and materials properties. The course also covers design and development, including intellectual property protection and computer-aided design, as well as the use of digital tools and automation, including robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Quality control and continuous improvement are emphasized, along with business acumen and soft skills such as project management, finance, and labor relations.
By completion of this advanced manufacturing training, you will be prepared to become an SME-certified manufacturing technologist and enter a high-demand career field. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
What You'll Learn
- Obtain foundational knowledge, including mathematics, print reading, and engineering science
- Understand the application of manufacturing processes and materials properties
- Review design and development fundamentals, including intellectual property protection and computer-aided design
- Cover the use of digital tools and automation, including robotics and the Internet of Things
- Get an emphasis on quality control and continuous improvement
- Develop your business acumen and soft skills, such as project management, finance, and labor relations
Course FAQs
According to Glassdoor.com, the average manufacturing technologist salary is $59,433 per year in the U.S.
According to Manufacturing.org, advanced manufacturing refers to the use of innovative technologies to create new and existing products.
Yes. You will be prepared for the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) certification exam through SME.
The course and exam are based on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' manufacturing knowledge base. A few of the manufacturing skills taught in this course include proficiency in machining operations: turning, milling, drilling, and grinding; basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs); applying algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus in engineering contexts; knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and control; and knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
Yes, there is a full lesson on lean and quality.
Advanced manufacturing incorporates cutting-edge technologies, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency, customization, and adaptability, while traditional manufacturing relies on manual, labor-intensive methods with established, linear processes that focus on mass production and standardization. The former prioritizes sustainability and rapid adaptation to market changes, whereas the latter emphasizes quantity and often lacks digital integration.
The content taught in this course could prepare for a variety of roles in advanced manufacturing such as:
- Manufacturing technologist
- Manufacturing engineer (entry to mid-level)
- Process engineer
- Production engineer
- Quality assurance/quality control engineer
- Industrial engineering technician
- Automation technician
- CAD/CAM technician
- Tooling engineer
- Robotics technician
- The certification provides a level of certainty to potential employers that you know and understand key manufacturing concepts.
Yes, this covers the advanced manufacturing trends of additive manufacturing, PLC's, smart manufacturing, composites, and robotics.
Earning the CMfgT certification assures potential employers of your proficiency and understanding of essential manufacturing concepts, underscoring your readiness and capability for a successful early career in the manufacturing industry.
The skills in this course could prepare you for courses in Six Sigma, robotics and automation, advanced CAD/CAM/CAE, industrial engineering, supply chain, and sustainable manufacturing.
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready, if you are paying for the course yourself or through your employer. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
If you are using WIOA funding to pay for this course, you will need to complete the ARIZONA@WORK funding process before starting the course.
After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. In addition, you will receive an exam voucher to take the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) certification exam through SME.
This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
This course is eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding through ARIZONA@WORK. To be eligible for WIOA funding, participants must be 18 or older, eligible to work in the United States, and meet income eligibility requirements, or must be unemployed, dislocated, or furloughed from work. To determine if you are eligible, please contact ARIZONA@WORK:
Funding is subject to availability.