Individual courses offer students a flexible option for pursuing long-term career and educational goals. Most can be completed within a few months without locking a student into a specific field of study.
What is a course in manufacturing? Students may learn to work with digital or hands-on machine manufacturing. Some courses focus on industrial design, manufacturing software and digital fabrication. Basic material is available in foundational manufacturing courses focusing on the ideology and history of the industry, operating machine tools, manufacturing technology and product development. Courses may be completed online or through hands-on interactive classroom experience in as little as four weeks.
Manufacturing skills learned in these courses include technical writing, industrial safety and reading blueprints. These skills prepare individuals for careers working in manufacturing or a related industry such as architecture, writing or safety inspection.
Depending on the institution attended, course cost varies along with duration. Individuals should research potential fees associated with the course before attending.
A course in manufacturing prepares students to work in manufacturing or to continue on a path towards higher education. Manufacturing jobs include machinists, inspectors, team assemblers, weighers, samplers, sorters and testers. Some positions require additional education, degrees, apprenticeships or certifications prior to employment. For graduates interested in computers, jobs working as CAD-computer assisted designers, drafters, software engineers and robotics manufacturers are often available. Additional jobs available in manufacturing include welders, production managers, assemblers, fabricators, cutters, solderers and tool and die makers. A bachelor’s degree is usually a requirement for becoming a design engineer, manufacturing engineer, civil engineering supervisor or controls engineer. Management positions include estimating manager, director of quality management and chief managing executive.
Courses are often available online or through in class instruction. Students can choose between part-time and full-time enrollment to suit their busy schedules. To begin, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.