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Factory Automation
What you'll learn
Explore the intricate machine sequences that drive Factory Automation in this innovative microcredential. You will begin by learning the fundamentals of automation today and its role in manufacturing and related industries. You will gain essential skills in the identification and troubleshooting of key automation components such as sensors, actuators, and programmable devices and understand how they work together, in sequence, to optimize production processes. You will gain experience with equipment in the modern manufacturing environment including circuits, robotics, instrumentation, pneumatics, actuators, ladder logic, thermodynamics and more. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for further study, internships and apprenticeship and readies you to immediately apply for entry-level job opportunities such as assistant PLC technician or instrumentation technician, working under an experienced supervisor.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.