This program offers an in-depth exploration of Industry 4.0, featuring hands-on activities that directly apply industry standards, ensuring participants can immediately implement their new skills.

 

Smart Manufacturing Topics:

  • Collaborative Robots
  • Robot Vision Guidance
  • Vision Inspection
  • Basic PLC Programming for Industry 4.0
  • Smart Sensors
  • IOLink
  • IIOT Networking
  • Simulation and AI Implementation
  • Mobile Autonomous Robot Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of AI with Chat GPT and Copilot

Course Schedule:

 Fridays, September 5th, 2025 - January 16th, 2026

2 hours per week of in-person Lab  |  *9th Week includes 3 hour lab 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

9 hours of online course work in the first 10 weeks

14 hours of capstone work in the last 7 weeks
(No class 9/12, 11/28, 12/26, 1/2)
 

Cost:

CWIMA Members ............................................. $1250
Non Members ................................................... $1500

Thank you to our program sponsor:

Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance