Dates:  TBD 
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $625
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
5S & Visual Management is an 8-hour activity-based course to improve workplace organization and translate processes and production statuses into easy-to-understand visual overviews. With one glance, the whole team can locate needed items and get an understanding of a factory's performance.  This course teaches a set of techniques that makes 5S and operation standards visible so that people can follow them more easily.  These techniques expose waste so that it can be prevented and eliminated.  5S & visual management is also an essential part of a Lean management system, which uses displays, metrics and controls to help establish and maintain continuous flow.  Visual tools reinforce standards, and help people detect abnormalities at a glance.

Course Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants should be able to:

•  Explain why 5S & Visual Management is an integral part of Lean transformation
•  Apply the five principles of 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)
•  Apply the four principles of Visual Management (Defines the standard condition, Highlights problems, creates alignment, Drives action & learning)
•  Utilize a variety of visual tools such as red tagging, activity boards, A3 storyboards, poka-yoke, one-point lessons, standard work, Kanban, value stream mapping, etc..
•  Gain knowledge on how to apply visual tools to add structure and stability to 5S and operations, reducing variation and increasing efficiency.
•  Compare & contrast visual display, visual metrics and visual control

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This Forty (40) hour course is designed to familiarize participants with the Rockwell RSLogix PLC programming. This course will provide learners with the fundamentals needed to create, transfer, test and verify working RSLogix projects. The uses of Ladder logic are explained. The concept of ladder logic using tags and datatypes instead of data tables will be applied. Participants will go online with controllers and edit ladder routines online and offline.

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Dates:  11/9/26 - 11/13/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This forty (40) hour course is designed to allow the user to program, test and verify a range of PLC programs. Programming concepts, tips and rules will be applied. This course will provide learners with a working knowledge of working online and offline using RSLogix projects. Ladder logic fundamentals are used in multiple examples. Participants will be able to monitor, edit, and create Programs and Routines to construct, monitor or modify projects. The concept of ladder logic using tags and datatypes instead of data tables will be applied. Participants will go online with controllers and edit ladder routines online and offline.

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost:  $1,695
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Applied Ethernet is an entry level ethernet class. It introduces the learner to ethernet communication theory as well as applied techniques to program, troubleshoot, replace and configure ethernet devices that are used throughout the plants.

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Dates: TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,145
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This thirty-two (32) hour course is designed to provide an understanding and use of Autodesk’s AutoCAD program and to guide a participant in becoming a proficient AutoCAD 2D detailer. This course will take those with little or no previous experience with AutoCAD through the basics of computer-aided design including file generation and sharing, the user interface, tools, and commands. Participants will be instructed on the procedures and use of the Cartesian coordinate system, and basic geometry will be created using standard object “Draw” and “Modify” commands. Participants will learn the standards for dimensioning, tolerances, and scale to create detail drawings.

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Dates:  10/8/26
Schedule:  Thursday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $520
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Audience: 

• Leaders who want to upskill their management tools to meet the demands of today’s workforce
• Influencers with indirect responsibility to lead talent and achieve results
• Learning and Development Managers looking to build a coaching culture

Description:
We have experienced radical change in the workplace, and it appears that change may be the new normal.  We are moving to a more flexible workplace as a permanent solution to environmental and market demands.  In this course, managers will learn how to:

• Create a Culture of Engagement, even in a Virtual Workplace
• Pivot from offering feedback-on-the-fly to a five-minute coaching session…because that’s what employees want
• Communicate to heighten accountability and minimize defensiveness
• Lead development discussions, from On-boarding, One-on-Ones through Internal Promotions

Learn proven strategies to build a culture of engagement that will add value to your busy day without spending big chunks of time.

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Dates:  9/30/26 - 10/1/26
Schedule:  Wednesday & Thursday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $675
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This two-day course on Critical thinking skills and behaviors is essential to effective problem solving. This course exposes participants to frameworks, methods, tools and  techniques that better equip them to identify problems and challenges and make effective decisions to address them. Developing the ability to rationally and objectively recognize, evaluate and act on  both problems and opportunities is key to creating value through strategic and   innovative thinking.

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Dates:  10/26/26 - 10/30/26
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This forty (40)-hour training course covers the basics of AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) theory and fundamentals. The participant will first gain an understanding of the concepts of electrical schematics, components, voltage, current, and resistance. These fundamentals will be applied through Ohm’s Law to basic circuit design and analysis. Power, magnetism, and DC generation will then be introduced to complete the theories of DC applications.

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Dates:  12/14/26 - 12/18/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This forty-hour (40 hr.) training is designed to provide the basic skills in AC/DC motors and motor control. It also provides an understanding of the operation of AC and DC motors and motor control circuits. Training topics include AC/DC motor operations, control circuit components, motor control wiring, connections, ladder diagrams, and interpretation of electronic motor control schematics.

Objectives:

• Explain the theory and operation of a three phase motors
• Explain the information found on a motor nameplate
• Describe control circuit components
• Differentiate manual to automatic control operation
• Identify pilot devices both physically and schematically and describe how they operate
• Identify contactors and relays both physically and schematically
• Identify control components to use for a motor control circuits
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits using electrical troubleshooting skills
• Read and interpret electronic motor control schematics
• Describe VFD applications, explain VFD status indicators and programming VFDs

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,300
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
In this 4-day, 32-hour class is designed around an individual that has some knowledge of multimeter usage and has some identification with basic electrical components. Schematic symbols will be introduced as they appear on wiring diagrams. Pictures as well as illustrations of typical control devices will be introduced along with associated equipment & hardware. The student will build a very basic circuit on a simulated panel board using a schematic. The student will troubleshoot any errors made in the build process, and any problems introduced by the instructor. Control panel standards along with wiring techniques will be implemented in classroom assignments. NEMA, CSA & IEC standards will be introduced along with applicable National Electrical Codes. Relay logic control circuits will also be constructed from diagrams of actual circuits found in today’s machine control. Some of these circuits include start stop, limits, control, safety and holding.

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Dates: TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,145
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 3-day (24-hour) training course covers the basics of safely understanding electricity. The student will first gain an understanding of the safety and concepts of reading electrical schematics, electrical components, voltage, current and resistance. These fundamentals will be applied to an understanding of how to safely operate a digital multi-meter, power supplies and scope meter while understanding NFP70E codes.

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Dates:  10/12/26 - 10/16/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,145 (includes textbook)
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This class introduces the student to the newest and the most important electronic automation (Must Know Technology) of today, and the future. The student will be introduced to the many types and boundary ranges of sensors. Adjusting and alignment of sensors where needed will be included in the coursework. Sinking and sourcing explanations along with NPN and PNP types of sensors are included in the class. Interfacing sensors with PLC inputs and troubleshooting field wiring will also be covered. The coursework is 50% hands on where the student will investigate the logic that is outputted from different types of sensors. Imbedded in all labs will be terms, schematic symbols, and methods of bench testing a wide range of sensors. Videos will be included in the curriculum to enhance the learning experience of the participant.

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Dates:  10/19/26 - 10/23/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description: 
This forty (40)-hour course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to operate and program the FANUC or ABB Robots. Course topics include robotic safety, controls, operations, and part programming.

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Dates:  12/7/26 - 12/11/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty-hour (40 Hr.) course is designed to provide advanced skills for operating and programming Fanuc Robots.

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $715
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Lean Applied is a two-day activity-based course to learn and apply a systematic methodology to identify and eliminate waste within a process to improve the flow or velocity of the outputs.  Participants can expect to be fully engaged while learning and applying a breakthrough strategy based on the Theory of Constraints to improve a company’s overall throughout.  Through activities, case studies and simulations participants will experience how flow is achieved through balance of work.

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $775
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This sixteen-hour course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

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Dates: TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide the skills in HMI fundamentals.  The course provides an understanding of HMI functions hardware and applications. Course topics include PLC to HMI instructions, hardware, HMI graphics, and creating troubleshooting messages displayed on HMI.

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Dates: 11/2/26 - 11/6/26
Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This course is designed to provide the basic skills in Air/Fluid Power.  The course provides an understanding of air/fluid power symbols, basic components of fluid power systems including basic laws and formulas for fluid power calculations. Course topics include pumps, control valves, actuators and maintenance procedures of air/fluid power systems.

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Dates: TBD
Schedule:  Wednesday & Thursday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $885
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description
Leadership Skills for Managers is a 4-topic development program targeted at new to middle managers.  The program is delivered in two 8-hour to an intact, in-person management team, or it can be customized for general audiences. 

Each workshop agenda follows an 80/20 Rule: at least 80% of the time the participants are actively involved in an activity such as a meaningful discussion, small group exercise, or self-reflection assignment. 

This approach ensures that each workshop is wildly successful because participants can immediately apply what they’ve learned to individual and collective work.

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide the skills necessary for maintenance personnel to navigate through PLC Software with shop floor maintenance in mind. This course gives the learner the necessary skills to go online with the PLC to search, cross reference, toggle, force, branch, upload, download, troubleshoot remote racks, wiring, switches, limit switches, photo eyes, safety gates, and E stops.

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,695
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide the skills necessary to navigate through PLC. This course is designed to give the learner with limited or basic PLC understanding, the necessary skills to go online with the PLC to search, cross reference, toggle, force, branch, upload, download, and make backup copies of the logic. The learner will also be able to perform basic ladder logic programming. Hirschmann switch basics will be covered, as well as ethernet communications to safety nodes and remote racks. Ethernet basics to include command prompt pinging, unlimited pinging, and troubleshooting switches, cables, and nodes will be practiced.

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Dates: TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,275
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Audience: Managers, engineers, analysts, supervisors, and professionals responsible for delivering operational and financial improvements.

Description: 
This six-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course, certified by Exemplar Global and aligned to ISO 18404, equips you with the globally recognized skills to lead improvement projects that produce significant, measurable financial gains. 

ISO 18404 is the international benchmark for Lean Six Sigma competency, ensuring you not only understand the tools and methods but can apply them effectively to deliver real business value. Exemplar Global’s independent certification confirms the program meets the highest global standards, giving employers confidence in your ability to achieve results. 

Earning your Green Belt through this program is more than just completing a course—it’s independent proof that you have the capability to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve processes in ways that directly boost the bottom line. 

Through interactive workshops, data-driven exercises, and real-world case studies, you will learn to: 

• Identify and prioritize projects based on financial impact 
• Reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and improve process efficiency
• Quantify savings in hard dollars - often $50,000 - $250,000 per project
• Apply the DMAIC framework and Lean tools to eliminate waste and variation

Certification Benefits:

• ISO 18404 compliant - recognized worldwide as proof of Lean Six Sigma competency
• Exemplar Global certified - third-party validation of your skills and project delivery ability 
• Demonstration capability to deliver tangible ROI through cost savings, productivity gains, and improved customer satisfaction

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost:  $1,435
Format:  Traditional/Lab
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

SOLIDWORKS Outline & Requirements

Description:
In this 48-hour course, students will learn the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use of SOLIDWORKS Essentials. Concepts include how to create parts, assemblies, and drawings along with general engineering theories. Please see SOLIDWORKS Outline for description and requirements. 

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  Tuesday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $725
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisites:  Foundational knowledge of SOLIDWORKS modeling creation, assembly creation and drawing creation, along with a basic understanding of sheet metal and weldments fabrication.

Description:
In this course, Students will understand the concepts of SOLIDWORKS sheet metal and weldments. Learning to create sheet metal parts such as brackets, square to rounds, guarding, etc. with flat patterns. Learn weldments, leverage 3D sketching for structural profiles. Learn to generate drawings and other manufacturing documentation, along with many other topics in this SOLIDWORKS course.

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Dates: 11/3/26 - 11/4/26
Schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $675
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
Statistical Process Control w/MSA is a 16-hour activity-based workshop to teach fundamentals of process control and how to apply it to product, process and measurement systems.  Participants will use a series of activities to learn and apply tools and techniques associated with process control. 

Course Objectives:
As a result of this workshop participants should be able to:

• Define terms associated with SPC and MSA
• Describe attribute and variable data and give examples of each
• Compare & contrast control versus capable
• Monitor and control processes using both attribute and variable control charts
• Describe basic capability concepts and the importance of capability when using control charts
• Describe and apply techniques used to reduce measurement system variation (gage R&R, attribute agreement analysis)

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Dates: 12/2/26 - 12/3/26
Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday, 8AM - 4PM
Cost:  $715
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Value Stream Mapping is an activity based 2-day workshop intended to learn and apply value stream mapping in a manufacturing or administrative setting.  Value Stream Mapping is a process that captures both the flow of a product/service and the flow of information in a value stream.  It is used as a planning technique as a means to link all Lean initiatives together into a meaningful and manageable plan for improvement. 

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Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1200
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty (40)-hour training course will familiarize the student with the basic principles of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), using MIG welder. The course will provide basic skills using MIG welder on mild steel and positions.  This course incorporates both lecture and hands-on exercises. This course length is designed to familiarize existing welders to MIG Welding and improve their welding skills.

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