|Open Enrollment
Our open enrollment schedule is designed to allow anyone and everyone the chance to pursue a competitive advantage through hands-on learning. Every open enrollment period, our staff does their best to hand select a group of our most popular courses mixed in with any new courses that we have developed around the latest techniques and/or best practices across all industries. All of the topics offered each round are considered to be in-demand locally, and all of the materials covered are designed to give a learner the knowledge necessary to excel in their respective workplace.
| Interactive Fall Schedule
Archbold Campus
Fanuc Robot Handling Tool Operations and Programming Certification
August 15th – 18th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $2,600
This Fanuc certified course covers the tasks that an operator, technician, engineer, or programmer needs to setup, record, and/or troubleshoot programs on a FANUC Robot using HandlingTool Software. Completers of this course will receive an official level one certificate of completion for the Fanuc HandlingTool Operations and Programing course.
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Industrial Pneumatics
August 29th – 31st | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
In this course, students will learn the basics of how fluid power systems transfer energy without any mechanical belts, chains, or levers. This course will then emphasize how these concepts relate to pneumatic systems. Learners will gain the knowledge needed to design, install, and troubleshoot basic pneumatic systems as they relate to an industrial process.
Industrial Electricity Basics
Sept. 12th – 14th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
This is an introductory electrical course. DC and AC principles will be discussed from a practical approach related to the industrial environment. Learners will acquire a comprehensive understanding of basic electrical terminology and components.
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Allen Bradley ControlLogix (Beginner)
Sept. 19th – 21st | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
An introduction of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a ControlLogix control system. Designed for Engineering and Maintenance personnel, this 24 hour course is designed to make participants more effective troubleshooters on automated production equipment. Installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of PLC hardware will be covered.
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Basics
October 4th – 5th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,400
This is a basic course in dimensioning. Principles of ANSI Y14.5M standards will be covered. Students will learn how to read and interpret drawings utilizing common practices in the industry.
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Employee Series - Business Etiquette
October 4th | 8:00am – 12:00pm | $129
This workshop will introduce participants to business etiquette and will provide guidelines for the practice of business etiquette across different workplaces and environments. Participants will will be introduced to topics such as email, phone, and written letter etiquette, dressing for success, and networking affectively.
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OSHA 10 Hour
October 9th – 10th | 8:30am – 2:30pm | $999
Participants who complete this course will receive an OSHA 10 hour certification. Topics covered include: slip, trip, and fall hazard protection, fire prevention, electrical hazards, using and choosing PPE, causes and prevention of MSD and RMD injuries, MSDS, and the dangers of unguarded equipment.
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Industrial Electricity Advanced
October 10th – 12th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
This course is an advanced study of industrial electricity. Students will learn about control devices and develop a contemporary understanding of key symbols, and abbreviations. This knowledge will then be applied to workable electrical circuits that mimic those that they would come across in the industry.
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Microsoft 365 Excel Beginner
October 13th | 8:00am – 4:00pm | $179
This course is intended to help all novice computer users get up to speed with Excel quickly. We will cover managing workbooks, working with formulas and functions, modifying worksheets and customizing the Excel environment.
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Allen Bradley ControlLogix Advanced (Intermediate)
October 17th – 19th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
This is an Advanced level course on the ControlLogix system. The focus of this class will be on tags, arrays, data types, I/O forcing, searching a project, and analog I/O setup. The students will learn how to set up an ethernet (ENB) module for communications. An excellent course for Maintenance & Engineering personnel.
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Employee Series - Accountability in the Workplace
October 18th | 8:00am – 12:00pm | $129
This course will provide participants with informative tools and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability. Participants will cover topics such as building ownership, the power of goal-setting, leadership and effective delegation.
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Benchwork
October 24th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $999
This is a basic machine shop course. Participants who attend will learn the use of hand tools, what to consider when selecting an appropriate tool for a job, and the the identification of a machining process that emphasizes safety, tooling, precision, and accuracy.
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Microsoft 365 Excel Intermediate
October 27th | 8:00am – 4:00pm | $179
This version of Excel incorporates some new features and connectivity options in an effort to make collaboration and production as easy as possible. This course is intended to help all users become familiar with this more advanced selection of features. We will cover how to created and use advanced formulas, how to analyze data, organize worksheet data and enhanced workbooks.
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Industrial Network Communications - Ethernet + DeviceNet (Advanced)
October 31st – November 2nd | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
This course is the third level PLC class using the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PowerFlex AC Drive (VFDs) hardware, plus additional remote components. The student MUST have knowledge of the material covered in the Basic and Advanced ControlLogix courses. The focus of the Industrial Network Communications class is connecting remote devices to a ControlLogix PLC Network.
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Employee Series - Critical Thinking
November 1st | 8:00am – 12:00pm | $129
This workshop will give participants an overview of the entire creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they will be able to use every day. Participants will learn about topics including problem solving, information gathering, analyzing solutions, brainstorming, and generating solutions.
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Electro-pneumatics
November 7th – 9th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
The Industrial Electro-Pneumatics class is a three-day program that provides a comprehensive understanding of electro-pneumatic systems in industrial applications. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about pneumatic components, electrical control devices, and system integration, gaining the knowledge necessary to operate and optimize electro-pneumatic systems effectively.
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Electrical Troubleshooting
November 14th – 16th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
This course is focused towards plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Basic electrical terms and symbols will be discussed along with an emphasis on wiring and troubleshooting. Students will learn common techniques used to troubleshoot faulted equipment and control circuits.
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Employee Series - Equity and Inclusion
November 15th | 8:00am – 12:00pm | $129
Experiencing diversity is a part of living in a civilized society. Differences do not equal a right way or a wrong way; it is variety that can lead to a common goal. Understanding the various forms of diversity makes for a better company and world in general. Topics covered in this course include Racial Diversity, Disabilities, LGBTQ, Ageism, and much more.
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Microsoft 365 Excel Advanced
November 17th | 8:00am – 4:00pm | $179
This course is intended to help all users get up to speed quickly on the advanced features of Excel. We will cover using Excel online, worksheet automation, auditing and error checking, data analysis and presentation, working with multiple workbooks, and exporting and sorting data.
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Industrial Network Communications - Ethernet (8 hour course)
November 28th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $999
An overview of setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an Ethernet Network in a ControlLogix 5000 PLC system. Designed for engineering and maintenance personnel. This 8 hour course was designed to make participants more effective troubleshooters on an Ethernet connected PLC system.
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Employee Series - Communication
November 29th | 8:00am – 12:00pm | $129
Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
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Industrial Network Communications - DeviceNet (16 hour)
November 29th – 30th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,400
An overview of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a DeviceNet I/O network in a ControlLogix 5000 system. This 16 hour course is intended for Engineering and Maintenance personnel and is designed to make participants more effective troubleshooters on DeviceNet networked I/O. The trainees will learn installation/replacement and how to troubleshoot the DeviceNet hardware. A focus will also be on how to diagnose the Scanner Module and I/O failures, as well as how to go Online and commission I/O.
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Advanced Manufacturing Systems
December 5th – 7th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $2,000
This is a capstone course for anyone working in Industrial Maintenance and/or Engineering. This course takes an advanced look at mechatronic systems troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course students will be able to design, install, and troubleshoot industrial related systems, specifically integrated electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems. Students attending this course should have an advanced knowledge of industrial automation.
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Introduction to Hydraulics
January 9th – 11th | 7:30am – 4:00pm | $1,800
Similar to our pneumatics course, students will learn the basics of how fluid power systems transfer energy without any mechanical belts, chains, or levers. An emphasis will be put on industrial hydraulic systems in these hands on labs. Students will learn the ins and outs of a hydraulic system from the troubleshooting and installation of individual components to the the design of whole systems.
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