The Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) training program is designed to build foundational skills needed in manufacturing and represents skills needed for about 85 percent of the new industrial jobs coming to the region.
The CMS program is "holistic" in that all courses are interrelated. To be an effective employee requires knowledge skills to function in today’s fast-paced, high-tech, global business environment. Some job tasks will require use of technology. Other job tasks may require unique skills such as math or measurement. Finally, skills that increase personal effectiveness with coworkers and customers also create a better business environment. This program requires that learners integrate skills taught in all courses to enable them to perform effectively in a manufacturing environment. The CMS program is comprised of five course clusters:
Manufacturing Organizational Principles
These courses provide insight into basic and manufacturing principles. They will develop skills for working successfully in the complex global
manufacturing business environment.
Manufacturing Workforce Skills
Workforce Skills courses are a central focus of CMS training. These courses provide development in the skills required to create positive relations
and to communicate effectively in various settings, successfully work with team members to solve problems, and increase personal effectiveness.
Manufacturing Production Requirements
These courses provide skills and knowledge of quality initiatives and methodologies.
Automated Manufacturing Skills
These courses provide basic skills in manufacturing operations. This includes mechanical and electrical fundamentals as well as computers and automated controls.
CMS can be offered in its entirety to students, or can be offered in segments to meet specific workforce needs of area businesses and industries.
