Certificate of Advanced Professional Development in Smart Manufacturing - About This Program

This program is only available for contract (i.e. for employers who wish to commission and fund an exclusive cohort of the program for its employees). If you'd like to learn more about this program, please contact us by submitting the form on the left of this page. Thank you!
 

In this short-term program, you’ll receive the advanced preparation needed for a career in smart manufacturing. Through practical course work, you’ll learn how to use data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency, sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing systems.

The program also features study of supply chain management, machine and deep learning, augmented reality, data acquisition and more.

Alongside other professionals, you’ll learn how to:

• Use big data to improve manufacturing systems
• Develop machine learning algorithms
• Use and acquire data from the internet of things
• Employ simulations, like digital twin, to analyze and refine production
• Understand the processes of the digital supply chain, including cyber physical systems

Course work includes lectures, classroom activities, group discussions and hands-on assignments.

Gain valuable hands-on experience.

Along with advanced study, the program features extensive hands-on course work. From day one, you’ll participate in real-world training and exercises, designed to help you absorb new skills and principles – just as you would on the job.

Get close, personal support.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive the one-on-one support of a team dedicated to your personal and professional success. Whether it’s enrollment, grading or financial aid, our team of experts will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Learn the field from anywhere, at any time.

On our convenient online platform, you can earn your professional experience and credentials without ever leaving the comfort and safety of home. Our online courses feature real-time class sessions, on-demand access to learning materials, and frequent networking opportunities with your peers.