Applied Electronics for Manufacturing Technicians

What you'll learn

Expand your career opportunities with the Applied Electronics for Manufacturing Technicians microcredential. Building on the skills, knowledge and experience gained in the first microcredential in this series, Applied Electronics for Manufacturing Technicians, this is your opportunity to broaden your skillset. Take a deeper dive into the electronic principles that drive electronic systems and equipment in today's manufacturing environment. As manufacturing processes become more advanced and specialized-advancing automation-employers need individuals who have a deeper understanding of electronic principles, who can evaluate and respond to challenges as they arise. You will be able to design, construct, and analyze electronic circuits, and demonstrate the use of electrical and mechanical equipment and instrumentation. Successful completion of the microcredential series prepares you for continued study, apprenticeship and to immediately apply for junior level technician and assistant roles such as automation technician, electrical technician, PLC technician, control panel technician, and maintenance technician.

A face to face microcredential from Corning Community College (9.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with Corning Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Pathway to Credit

This Corning 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

Career outlook

Related occupations: Production Technician, Maintenance Technician, CNC Operator

Advanced manufacturing employers in New York report a shortage of skilled technicians.