Earn Industry Recognized Certifications
From new hires to more experienced employees, everyone benefits from the validated knowledge that comes from earning an industry-recognized professional credential.
LEADING PROVIDER OF CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications from SME and Tooling U-SME validate knowledge, skills, and competencies against industry standards.
Developed With Industry Experts
Our certification programs are developed with experts in manufacturing who guide the creation and continuous improvement of the bodies of knowledge and competency models upon which the certifications are based.
Choose Aligned Training
Tooling U-SME offers effective and convenient online training to prepare individuals not only for our own certification exams, but other leading industry certification exams as well.
Build Entry-Level Confidence and Proficiency
Our training for entry-level credentials like SME’s Certified Manufacturing Associate or Certified Additive Manufacturing—Fundamentals provides a solid foundation for students or entry-level employees on which to build skills.
Upskill Middle-Skilled Employees
Online classes from Tooling U-SME effectively prepare individuals for industry certification exams, including those offered by SME such as Certified Additive Manufacturing—Technician, and Certified Manufacturing Technologist as well as those offered by the American Welding Society (AWS), Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), and National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Provide Advancement Opportunities
Our training also supports learning for experienced incumbent employees earning more advanced certificates such as SME’s Certified Manufacturing Engineer and the AME-Shingo Institute-SME Lean Certification program.
Technical Certification
Industry-recognized and industry-validated Technical Certifications from SME cover broad topics in manufacturing and progress from entry-level to advanced, creating guided career paths. Developed with input from experts in manufacturing, Technical Certifications validate knowledge against industry standards. Technical Certifications include the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), and Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE). Learn more about Technical Certifications here.
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Lean Certification
Transform the way you do business with Lean Certification. Lean Certification enables individuals, teams, and entire organizations to apply the principles, systems, and tools that improve efficiency and drive results. Businesses will benefit from increased quality, less waste, better productivity, and more, resulting in a stronger bottom line. Individuals will benefit from personal growth and development, potential for advancement, and an increased ability to drive change. Lean Certification is offered at three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
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Additive Manufacturing Certification
Additive Manufacturing Certification from Tooling U-SME is an industry-recognized and industry-validated professional certification that provides the knowledge needed to implement this advanced technology, plus a credential signifying that your or your team’s grasp of this area of knowledge meets or exceeds industry standards. Additive Manufacturing Certification is offered at two levels: Certified Additive Manufacturing—Fundamentals (CAM-F) and Certified Additive Manufacturing—Technician (CAM-T).
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Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals Certification
The Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals certification, focused on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics, provides a starting point for career pathways in the field of robotics. This industry recognized credential is ideal for high school and college students, dislocated workers, under-employed individuals, veterans, at-risk youth and others who are seeking new employment in high-demand manufacturing jobs.
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Electric Vehicle Fundamentals
The Electric Vehicle Fundamentals provides the necessary skills for individuals with no background in vehicle production and assembly or for individuals who have experience in this area but need to tailor their knowledge to the EV market. The credential is ideal for high school and college students, dislocated workers, under-employed individuals, veterans, at-risk youth, and others who are seeking new employment in a new, fast-growing industry.
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Other Industry Certifications
Online classes from Tooling U-SME effectively prepare individuals for industry certification exams, including those offered by the American Welding Society (AWS), Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), and National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Visit our catalog and browse by certifications to see a selection of applicable classes.
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