Our industry-recognized certifications validate the skills and knowledge learners gain through hands-on training and real equipment. Developed in collaboration with industry partners, these credentials confirm that students are immediately employable and ready to add value from day one. Certifications are backed by leading manufacturers such as FANUC America and Rockwell Automation, and delivered through nationally recognized, highly respected organizations including NOCTI Business Solutions (NOCTI) and the Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The Certifications follow the rigor of the ISO/IEC 17024 process, while the Microcredentials are a “lightweight” option that provides targeted, skills-based validation in key areas.
Real Training Impact
Mechatronics
Our mechatronics training equipment provides a comprehensive, hands-on foundation in industrial automation. Students begin by learning core electrical skills such as stripping and terminating wires while exploring electrical components, devices, and fundamental circuit-building concepts. As they progress, learners interact with push button logic, PLCs, HMIs, safety devices, motor controls, and fluid power systems. Training starts with interchangeable, standalone modules that focus on individual concepts, then advances to integrated robotic machinery where those systems come together. Throughout the process, students develop skills from an operator, maintenance, and engineering perspective—learning how to operate, troubleshoot, and design advanced manufacturing equipment that they would find in real industrial environments.
Microcredentials
Specifc Standards and Competencies
Workplace Safety
- Identify appropriate PPE for electrical work.
- Identify common electrical hazards.
- Describe the purpose of lockout-tagout and common procedures.
Electrical Theory
- Define voltage, current, resistance, and their units of measurement.
- Explain Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoffs’s Law.
- Describe the difference between AC and DC current.
- Recognize applications for AC and DC power sources in manufacturing equipment.
Introduction to Circuits and Components
- Describe the difference between a series and parallel circuit.
- Explain the function of common circuit components, including resistors, switches, fuses, and circuit breakers.
- Explain how to use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance.
Electrical Prints and Schematics
- Identify common symbols on an electrical schematic.
- Interpret basic wiring diagrams to determine component layout and connections.
- Describe how ladder diagrams represent logic functions in control circuits (e.g., AND, OR, NOR, NAND).
Introduction to Smart Manufacturing and Automation
- Describe how automation and control systems improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Describe technologies that enable smart manufacturing, including sensors and data systems.
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Robotics
FANUC America, together with NOCTI developed the industry recognized national certification programs, which include two levels of FANUC Certified Robot Operator (Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE/Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE) and two levels of FANUC Certified Technician (Certified Robot Technician/Certified Applied Robot Technician) indicating an operator level of skills and knowledge. These certification programs are focused on the core Operator and Technician level skills needed for student and adult education programs.
Certifications
FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE
Written assessment for entry level position as robotics associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in: Robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying and executing basic programs, program offset, backup, restorations, creating and modifying simulations.
FANUC Certified Robot Technician
Written assessment for technical level position as a robotics engineering associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in: Single axis mastering on all six axis, how to create and execute a pick and place program for load and unload applications, and how to set up and program 2D Integrated Vision for part offset and inspection.
FANUC Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE
Performance assessment for entry-level position as robotics associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in Robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying and executing basic programs, program offset, backup, restorations, and creating and modifying simulations.
FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE Blueprint
Certified Applied Robot Technician
Performance assessment for technical level position as robotics engineering associate in manufacturing. The assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their skills in: Single axis mastering on all six axis, how to create and execute a pick and place program for load and unload applications, and how to set up program 2D Integrated Vision for part offset and inspection.
FANUC Collaborative Robot Operator
The FANUC Collaborative Robot Operator national credentialing assessment is based on FANUC’s industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC’s CRX Robot Collaborative Operations and Programming with instruction provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants will earn the FANUC Certified Collaborative Robot Operator Certification
