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.

A face to face microcredential from Fulton-Montgomery Community College (110 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Pathway to Credit

This Fulton-Montgomery Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

Skills covered