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Course Overview

Upon completion of these courses, learners will be able to identify and explain essential additive manufacturing (AM) concepts, including how to define AM, how AM works, AM processes and materials.

Learners have the flexibility to complete the online courses at their own learning pace. Courses are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Three paths are available:

  • AM Essentials

    AM Technology & Materials

    AM Design (elective)

  • AM Essentials

    AM Technology & Materials

    AM Business & Economics (elective)

  • AM Essentials

    AM Technology & Materials

    AM Design

    AM Business & Economics

Continuing Education Units: Learners can earn 2.0 CEUs per course for a total of 6.0 CEUs total for either Level 1 Certificate or 8.0 CEUs total for the Honors Certificate.

 

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CORE COURSE

AM Essentials

In this course, learn the basic steps in each key AM process as defined by ASTM F42, review real-world applications of AM and categorize material types.

  • Module 1: Overview of Additive Manufacturing

    Module 2: Industries using Additive Manufacturing

    Module 3: AM Processes per ASTM F42

    Module 4: AM Advantages for Decision Making

    Module 5: AM Use Cases

  • Define commonly used additive manufacturing terms

    List various industries that use additive manufacturing

    Explain basic steps in each key additive manufacturing process

    Categorize material types used in additive manufacturing

    Distinguish advantages of AM over traditional manufacturing

    Identify good part candidates

    Discuss impact of process and material selection in decision making

    List examples of real-world applications

    Describe workflow and tools required to turn a concept into a part

  • Video lectures

    Discussion forums

    Self-tests

    Quizzes

    Case study

    Final exam

CORE COURSE

AM Technology & Materials

This course provides a more detailed review of the standard AM processes, breaking down how layers are made, how energy is applied, and materials used. This includes technical and commercial capabilities and limitation considerations.

  • Module 1: The Current State of Additive Manufacturing

    Module 2: Vat Photopolymerization, Material Jetting and Material Extrusion

    Module 3: Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition

    Module 4: Binder Jetting and Sheet Lamination

    Module 5: Additive Manufacturing Materials

  • Define additive manufacturing processes per ASTM F42

    Describe additive manufacturing technology capabilities

    Define commonly used additive manufacturing materials

    List the advantages and disadvantages of each process

    Discuss technical and commercial considerations of each process

  • Video lectures

    Discussion forums

    Self-tests

    Quizzes

    Case study

    Final exam

ELECTIVE COURSE

AM Design

This is an advanced course focused on Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). Students will learn to distinguish between AM design innovation and AM design mitigation techniques.

  • Discuss in detail the digital process steps of AM design workflow

    Define AM design considerations

    Weigh factors across additive manufacturing processes to achieve specific design goals

    Apply additive manufacturing design principles to standard design features

    List disruptive design techniques made possible by additive manufacturing

    List design innovation and design mitigation techniques and tools

  • Video lectures

    Discussion forums

    Self-tests

    Quizzes

    Case study

    Final exam

ELECTIVE COURSE

AM Business & Economics

This course focuses on forming a business case for additive manufacturing. Learners will identify cost drivers to create opportunities for cost savings in additive manufacturing and to develop core additive manufacturing industrialization strategies.

  • Develop a business case for additive manufacturing

    Identify business considerations and cost drivers

    Discuss capital expenditures vs outsourcing considerations

    Identify business savings sustained by use of additive manufacturing

    Discuss benefits of rapid prototyping

    Distinguish between additive manufacturing for prototyping and production. 

  • Video lectures

    Discussion forums

    Self-tests

    Quizzes

    Case study

    Final exam

 

Additive Manufacturing Certificates

Level 1 Certificate for Engineers and Managers

Level 1 Certificate for
Engineers & Managers

Essentials | Technology & Materials |
Design

$1500

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Level 1 Certificate for Business Professionals

Level 1 Certificate for
Business Professionals

Essentials | Technology & Materials |
Business & Economics

$1500

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Level 1 Certificate with Honors

Additive Manufacturing
Honors Certificate

Essentials | Technology & Materials |
Design | Business & Economics

$1900

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