Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
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Degree Type
Certificate of Proficiency
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact: Debbie Dameron
Phone: 479-788-7808
Launch your future in manufacturing with a hands-on, nine-hour certificate that builds real-world skills in just one semester.
The Certificate of Proficiency in advanced manufacturing is a fast-paced, skills-focused credential that equips students with the tools to succeed in today’s dynamic industrial settings. Students develop core competencies in quality assurance, risk analysis, process improvement, and product lifecycle management—skills that align with the demands of advanced manufacturing and technology-driven operations. Whether you are already working in the field or just starting your career, this certificate gives you the competitive edge to advance or specialize.
Students can earn this certificate in just nine credit hours. Its focused curriculum supports both immediate workforce entry and seamless transition into further study, such as the Bachelor of Science in advanced manufacturing engineering.
Your academic advisor will work closely with you to help align your goals, whether you're planning to upskill, earn a stackable credential, or build toward a four-year degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the advanced manufacturing Certificate of Proficiency, students will be able to:
- Understand the dynamics of an advanced manufacturing organization and evaluate how it operates within a global environment.
- Apply management and leadership skills to a production-based environment.
- Use project management tools to manage and schedule tasks to completion.
- Evaluate methods to achieve quality requirements in the production setting.
Related Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree
The Bachelor of Science in advanced manufacturing engineering at UAFS is a first-of-its-kind program in Arkansas designed to meet the real-world needs of today's high-tech manufacturing industries. Developed in collaboration with the River Valley’s leading manufacturers, this degree integrates mechanical and electrical engineering principles with business, logistics, and data science to prepare graduates to lead and innovate in advanced manufacturing environments.
Through a curriculum that blends technical expertise and strategic problem solving, students gain the skills to succeed in automation, systems integration, quality control, and digital manufacturing. This program was built not just to meet today’s workforce demands, but to lead them.