Manufacturing & Industrial Maintenance Self-Study Online Courses (T)

These self-study online manufacturing training classes have been designed in partnership with industry leaders to create classes that are rich in content, thorough in instruction, and directly linked to real-world competencies. Each course is easy to use, interactive, and engaging with videos, interactive scenarios, and simulators that lasts about one hour. You may purchase a 120-Day (4 months) all-access subscription for $450 per person.

 

 

MANUFACTURING SELF-STUDY ONLINE COURSES (T)

Safety	CNC Control	Robotics
Applied Mathematics	Manual Machining	Welding
Materials	Metal Cutting	Additive Manufacturing
Inspection	Workholding	Stamping
Lean	Electrical Systems	Press Brake
Quality	Hydraulics & Pneumatics	Composites
Abrasives	Mechanical Systems	Adhesives
CNC	Rigging	Fasteners
CNC Control–Fanuc	Motor Controls	Soldering
CNC Control–Haas	PLCs–Allen Bradley/Rockwell	Supervisor Essentials
CNC Control–Mazak	PLCs–Siemens
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• Intro to OSHA 
• Ergonomics 
• Personal Protective Equipment 
• Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 
• Respiratory Safety 
• Machine Guarding 
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures 
• SDS and Hazard Communication 
• Bloodborne Pathogens 
• Walking and Working Surfaces 
• Fire Safety and Prevention 
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids 
• Hand and Power Tool Safety 
• Safety for Lifting Devices 
• Powered Industrial Truck Safety 
• Confined Spaces 
• Environmental Safety Hazards
• Arc Flash Safety
• Fall Protection

• Math Fundamentals 
• Math: Fractions and Decimals 
• Applied and Engineering Sciences 
• Units of Measurement 
• Basics of Tolerance 
• Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I 
• Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 
• Blueprint Reading 
• Algebra Fundamentals 
• Geometry: Lines and Angles 
• Geometry: Triangles 
• Geometry: Circles and Polygons 
• Shop Geometry Overview 
• Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 
• Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 
• Trigonometry: Sine Bar Applications 
• Shop Trig Overview 
• Statistics 
• Interpreting Blueprints 
• Concepts of Calculus 

• Introduction to Physical Properties 
• Introduction to Mechanical Properties 
• Introduction to Metals 
• Introduction to Plastics 
• Metal Manufacturing 
• Classification of Steel 
• Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 
• Hardness Testing 
• Ferrous Metals 
• Nonferrous Metals 
• Thermoplastics 
• Thermosets 
• Ceramics 
• Principles of Injection Molding 
• Principles of Thermoforming 
• Exotic Alloys 

• Basic Measurement 
• Calibration Fundamentals 
• Basics of Tolerance 
• Blueprint Reading 
• Hole Standards and Inspection 
• Thread Standards and Inspection 
• Surface Texture and Inspection 
• Hardness Testing 
• Measuring System Analysis 
• Introduction to GD&T 
• Introduction to GD&T 
• Major Rules of GD&T 
• Interpreting GD&T 
• Inspecting a Prismatic Part 
• Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 
• Advanced Hole Inspection 
• Inspecting with Optical Comparators 
• Inspecting with CMMs 
• Calibration and Documentation 
• In-Line Inspection Applications 

• Lean Manufacturing Overview 
• Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 
• Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 
• Developing a Lean Culture 
• Total Productive Maintenance 
• 5S Overview 
• Cell Design and Pull Systems 
• Intro to Six Sigma 
• Troubleshooting 
• Conducting Kaizen Events 
• SPC Overview 
• Metrics for Lean 
• Process Flow Charting 
• Strategies for Setup Reduction 
• Total Quality Management Overview 
• Management Tools: Problem Solving 
• Management Tools: Product and Process Design 
• Value Stream Mapping: The Present State 
• Value Stream Mapping: The Future State 
• Six Sigma Goals and Tools 
• Maintaining a Consistent Lean Culture 
• Transforming Lean Into Business Results 
• Measuring Lean Systems 

• Quality Overview 
• ISO 9000 Review 
• ISO 9001: 2015 Review 
• Approaches to Maintenance 
• Process Design and Development 
• Product Design and Development 
• Production System Design and Development 
• Equipment/Tool Design and Development 
• Intro to Supply Chain Management 
• Quality and Customer Service 
• Conducting an Internal Audit 
• IATF 16949: 2016 Overview 

• Intro to Abrasives 
• Grinding Processes 
• Grinding Safety 
• Basic Grinding Theory 
• Basics of the Surface Grinder 
• Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 
• Basics of the Centerless Grinder 
• Setup for the Surface Grinder 
• Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 
• Setup for the Centerless Grinder 
• Surface Grinder Operation 
• Cylindrical Grinder Operation 
• Centerless Grinder Operation 
• Introduction to Grinding Fluids 
• Grinding Variables 
• Grinding Ferrous Metals 
• Grinding Nonferrous Metals 
• Grinding Wheel Materials 
• Dressing and Truing 
• Grinding Wheel Selection 
• Grinding Wheel Geometry 

• History and Definition of CNC 
• Intro to CNC Machines 
• Basics of the CNC Lathe 
• Basics of the CNC Mill 
• Basics of the CNC Swiss-Type Lathe 
• Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 
• Coordinates for the CNC Mill 
• Basics of G Code Programming 
• Intro to CAD and CAM for Machining 
• Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 
• Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 
• Offsets on the CNC Lathe 
• Offsets on the CNC Mill 
• CNC Specs for the Mill 
• CNC Specs for the Lathe 
• Creating a CNC Turning Program 
• Creating a CNC Milling Program 
• Calculations for Programming the Lathe 
• Calculations for Programming the Mill 
• Canned Cycles for the Lathe 
• Canned Cycles for the Mill 

• Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 
• Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 
• Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 
• Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 
• Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 
• Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 
• Fanuc Mill: Program Execution 
• Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 
• Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 
• Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 
• Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 
• Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 

• Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 
• Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 
• Haas Mill: Entering Offsets 
• Haas Lathe: Entering Offsets 
• Haas Mill: Locating Program Zero 
• Haas Lathe: Locating Program Zero 
• Haas Mill: Program Execution 
• Haas Lathe: Program Execution 
• Haas Mill: Program Storage 
• Haas Lathe: Program Storage 
• Haas Mill: First Part Runs 
• Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 

• Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 
• Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 
• Mazak Mill: Safety for the Mill 
• Mazak Lathe: Safety for the Lathe 
• Mazak Mill: Locating Program Zero 
• Mazak Lathe: Locating Program Zero 
• Mazak Mill: Entering Offsets 
• Mazak Lathe: Entering Offsets 
• Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 
• Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 
• Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 
• Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 
• Mazak Mill: Program Execution 
• Mazak Lathe: Program Execution 
• Mazak Mill: Program Storage 
• Mazak Lathe: Program Storage 
• Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 
• Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 

• Control for the Mill 
• Control for the Lathe and Multitasking Machine 

• Manual Mill Basics 
• Engine Lathe Basics 
• Manual Mill Setup 
• Engine Lathe Setup 
• Benchwork and Layout Operations 
• Manual Mill Operation 
• Engine Lathe Operation 
• Holemaking on the Mill 
• Threading on the Engine Lathe 
• Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 

• Safety for Metal Cutting 
• Cutting Processes 
• Overview of Machine Tools 
• Basic Cutting Theory 
• Intro to Screw Machining 
• Band Saw Operations 
• Intro to Metal Cutting Fluids 
• Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 
• Prints for Metal Cutting Operations 
• Toolholders for Turning 
• Speed and Feed for the Lathe 
• Speed and Feed for the Mill 
• Cutting Tool Materials 
• Carbide Grade Selection 
• ANSI Insert Selection 
• Advanced Tool Materials 
• Lathe Tool Geometry 
• Mill Tool Geometry 
• Drill Tool Geometry 
• Optimizing Tool Life and Process 
• Impact of Workpiece Materials 
• High-Speed Machining 
• Hard Turning 
• Machining Titanium Alloys 
• Intro to EDM 

• Intro to Workholding 
• Supporting and Locating Principles 
• Locating Devices 
• Clamping Basics 
• Chucks, Collets, and Vises 
• Fixture Body Construction 
• Fixture Design Basics 
• Drill Bushing Selection 

• Electrical Units 
• Safety for Electrical Work 
• Introduction to Circuits 
• Introduction to Magnetism 
• DC Circuit Components 
• NEC Overview 
• AC Fundamentals 
• Electrical Instruments 
• Electrical Print Reading 
• DC Power Sources 
• AC Power Sources 
• Conductor Selection 
• Series Circuit Calculations 
• Parallel Circuit Calculations 
• Battery Selection 

• Intro to Fluid Systems 
• The Forces of Fluid Power 
• Safety for Hydraulics and Pneumatics 
• Introduction to Hydraulic Components 
• Introduction to Pneumatic Components 
• Introduction to Fluid Conductors 
• Fittings for Fluid Systems 
• Preventive Maintenance for Fluid Systems 
• Hydraulic Power Variables 
• Hydraulic Power Sources 
• Pneumatic Power Variables 
• Pneumatic Power Sources 
• Hydraulic Control Valves 
• Hydraulic Schematics and Basic Circuit Design 
• Pneumatic Control Valves 
• Pneumatic Schematics and Basic Circuit Design 
• Actuator Applications 
• Hydraulic Fluid Selection 
• Contamination and Filter Selection 
• Hydraulic Principles and System Design 

• Introduction to Mechanical Systems 
• Safety for Mechanical Work 
• Forces of Machines 
• Lubricant Fundamentals 
• Mechanical Power Variables 
• Power Transmission Components 
• Bearing Applications 
• Spring Applications 
• Belt Drive Applications 
• Clutch and Brake Applications 
• Gear Applications 
• Gear Geometry 

• Intro to Machine Rigging 
• Rigging Equipment 
• Lifting and Moving Equipment 
• Rigging Inspection and Safety 
• Rigging Mechanics 

• Relays, Contactors, and Motor Starters 
• Control Devices 
• Distribution Systems 
• Limit Switches and Proximity Sensors 
• Intro to Electric Motors 
• Symbols and Diagrams for Motors 
• Logic and Line Diagrams 
• DC Motor Applications 
• AC Motor Applications 
• Solenoids 
• Reversing Motor Circuits 
• Motor Drive Systems and Maintenance 
• Electrical Maintenance for Motor Drive Systems 
• Mechanical Maintenance for Motor Drive Systems 
• Specs for Servomotors 
• Timers and Counters 
• Electronic Semiconductor Devices 
• Photonic Semiconductor Devices 
• Limit Switches and Proximity Sensors 
• Photoelectric and Ultrasonic Devices 
• Reduced Voltage Starting 
• Solid-State Relays and Starters 
• Deceleration Methods 
• Acceleration Methods 

• Intro to PLCs 
• Hardware for PLCs 
• Basics of Ladder Logic 
• Numbering Systems and Codes 
• PLC Inputs and Outputs 
• Basic Programming 
• PLC Timers and Counters 
• Networking for PLCs 
• Hand-Held Programmers of PLCs 
• PLC Diagrams and Programs 
• Overview of PLC Registers 
• PLC Program Control Instructions 
• Math for PLCs 
• Sequencer Instructions for PLCs 
• PLC Installation Practices 
• PID for PLCs 
• Data Manipulation 
• Shift Registers 

• Basics of Siemens PLCs 
• Siemens PLC Hardware 
• Numbers, Codes, and Data Types for Siemens PLCs
• Siemens PLC Communication 
• Siemens Human Machine Interfaces 
• Siemens PLC Inputs and Outputs 
• Siemens SIMATIC Modular PLCs 
• Siemens PLC Programming Concepts 
• Basic Ladder Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 
• Basic Function Block Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 
• Ladder Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 
• Function Block Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 
• Additional Ladder Diagram Instructions for Siemens PLCs 
• Additional Function Block Diagram Instructions for Siemens PLCs 
• Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 
• Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs 
• Siemens Safety Integrated for Factory Automation 360

• Introduction to Robotics 
• Robot Safety 
• Robot Components 
• End Effectors 
• Applications for Robots 
• Automated Systems and Control 
• Robot Axes 
• Robot Sensors 
• Robot Troubleshooting 
• Robot Maintenance 
• Concepts of Robot Programming 
• Robotic Drives, Hardware, and Components 
• Robot Installations 
• Robotic Control Systems 
• Vision Systems 
• Industrial Network Integration 

• What Is Oxyfuel Welding? 
• Oxyfuel Welding Safety 
• Welding Safety Essentials 
• PPE for Welding 
• Welding Fumes and Gases Safety 
• Electrical Safety for Welding 
• Introduction to Welding 
• What Is Arc Welding? 
• Introduction to Welding Processes 
• Arc Welding Processes 
• Math Fundamentals for Welding 
• Geometry Fundamentals for Welding 
• Material Tests for Welding 
• Welding Ferrous Metals 
• Welding Nonferrous Metals 
• Overview of Weld Types 
• Overview of Weld Defects 
• Welding Symbols and Codes 
• Fabrication Process 
• Electrical Power for Arc Welding 
• Introduction to GMAW 
• Introduction to SMAW 
• Introduction to FCAW 
• Introduction to GTAW 
• Introduction to Submerged Arc Welding 
• Arc Welding Power Sources 
• Overview of Soldering 
• Thermal Cutting Overview 
• Oxyfuel Cutting Applications 
• Plasma Cutting 
• Intro to Automation 
• GMAW Applications 
• Advanced GMAW Applications 
• SMAW Applications 
• FCAW Applications 
• GTAW Applications 
• Oxyfuel Welding Applications 
• SAW Applications 
• Arc Welding Aluminum Alloys 

• Intro to Additive Manufacturing 
• Additive Manufacturing Safety 
• The Basic Additive Manufacturing Process 
• Additive Manufacturing Methods and Materials 
• Design for Additive Manufacturing 
• Additive Manufacturing Materials Science 
• Integrating Additive Manufacturing with Traditional Manufacturing 
• Additive Manufacturing as a Secondary Process 

• Press Basics 
• Stamping Safety 
• Punch and Die Operations 
• Die Components 
• Coil Handling Equipment 
• Die Cutting Variables 
• Monitoring Press Operations 
• Guiding System Components 
• Stripper System Components 

• Press Brake Safety 
• Press Brake Components 
• Bending Fundamentals 
• Die Bending Operations 
• Operating the Press Brake 
• Press Brake Specifications 

• Intro to Composites 
• Safety for Composite Processing 
• Overview of Composite Processes 
• Traditional Composites 
• Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 
• Advanced Materials for Composites 
• Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 
• Intro to Compression Molding 
• Surface Finishing Composites 
• Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-Sided Bagging 
• Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 
• Repair Methods for Composites 

• Intro to Adhesive Bonding 
• Basics of the Bonding Process 
• Intro to Adhesive Properties 
• Types of Adhesives 
• Surface Preparation 
• Steps for Adhesive Application 

• Intro to Coating Composition 
• Surface Preparation for Coatings 
• Processes for Applying Coatings 
• Coating Defects 
• Troubleshooting Coating Defects 

• Intro to Assembly 
• Safety for Assembly 
• Intro to Fastener Threads 
• Overview of Threaded Fasteners 
• Tools for Threaded Fasteners 
• Overview of Non-Threaded Fasteners 
• Intro to Fastener Ergonomics 
• Properties for Fasteners 
• Understanding Torque 
• Threaded Fastener Selection 

• What is Soldering? 
• Safety for Soldering 
• Soldering Equipment 
• Soldering Applications 
• Solder and Flux Selection 
• Soldering PCBs 
• Lead-Free Soldering 

• Essentials of Leadership 
• Essentials of Communication 
• Managing Performance: Best Practices 
• Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 
• Basics of Manufacturing Costs 
• Intro to Managerial Accounting 
• Conflict Resolution Principles 
• Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 
• Team Leadership 
• Manufacturing Management 
• Personal Effectiveness 
• Managing the Diverse Workplace 
• Harassment and Discrimination 
• Performance Management and the Law