TechnologyManufacturing
Automation Technician
This training program provides you with must-have technical and soft skills to thrive in the 21st-century workplace. The 160-hour training can be completed in as little as 2 months. There are no lectures or exams — you learn at your own pace by completing practical mini-projects and solving problems rather than answering quiz questions.
Program highlights
What's included
- Mandatory courses include Workplace Math, Data Literacy, Computational Literacy 1, and Spatial Literacy.
- Electives include Data Visualization, Computational Literacy 2, Introduction to AI, Reading Blueprints, and Introduction to CNC.
- Acquire essential soft skills including problem solving, attention to detail, critical and logical thinking, professional communication, time management, perseverance, and adaptability.
Career outcomes
Where this program can lead
- This innovative training program equips learners with the essential technical and professional skills needed to thrive in today's fast-changing workplace.
- Students learn at their own pace by completing practical mini-projects with personalized coaching and support.
Certifications
Industry credentials
- ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- TOSA Spreadsheet Certification
Support & enrollment
Getting started
This course is offered in English and Spanish.
About the academy
Workforce training. Career education. Flexible online learning.
Academy of World Education is an online school offering workforce and career training. Programs are delivered fully online so learners can study around work, family, and other commitments.
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