Become an Expert in Advanced Manufacturing.
Discover how companies manage, improve, and automate core manufacturing & production processes
Our Advanced Manufacturing Technologies training program helps students learn how companies manage, improve, and automate their core manufacturing and production processes.
In the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies program, you'll learn skills and concepts key to the field of additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Core courses include an introduction to Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Process Improvement, Kaizen, Process Flow Charting, Total Quality Management (TQM), Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and other similar topics.
Through our partnership with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), students also have the opportunity to test and receive an industry-recognized Additive Manufacturing Certification from the SME.
Moving on in your training program, you'll review topics like Quality, Maintenance, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Process Design and Development, Product Design and Development, Production System Design and Development, Equipment Design and Development, and Conducting an Internal Audit. Students may also choose to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and many other tools in your day-to-day job functions.
Students may choose from elective courses such as robotics, cybersecurity, data analytics, data visualization, CAD/CAM applications, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Creo, MasterCAM, Production, Python, LabVIEW, Tableau, SQL, PLC Programming, R Programming, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, GD&T, Microsoft applications, and beyond. These in-demand and unique electives and credentials will increase your employment marketability over other traditionally trained candidates.
Our partnership with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) also allows our qualified students to also attain the industry-recognized SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), SME Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), or SME Certified Manufacturing Expert (CMfgE) credentials.
At Visible Edge, we tailor our Education & Training programs to fit all experience levels — from beginners to advanced industry specialists. Not sure where to start? Contact our team to unlock new career opportunities. Our counselors help you create a customized training plan based on your past experience, current needs, and future goals.
If you're currently unemployed, you may qualify for full program funding — 100% covered with no out-of-pocket costs to you. We are WIOA, Trade Act, and Section 30 approved. Visible Edge also offers various financing and funding options.
Upon completion of the program, students may obtain industry-recognized certifications including, but not limited to:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification
Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA)
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
Certified Manufacturing Expert (CMfgE)
Total Quality Management (TQM)
SME Additive Manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Management
and more.