Hillsdale Campus Production Tech Certificate contact us to get started We have an overlay Start your career! Prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, production, automation, maintenance, CAD drafting, and industrial operations through hands-on technical training leading to industry-recognized credentials. Regional employers continue to seek skilled manufacturing workers. This certificate opens doors to high- demand careers while connecting students to future certificates and degree programs here in Hillsdale! About the program Highlights Industry-aligned manufacturing curriculum Workforce-ready skills in just two semesters Hands-on technical training Flexible summer specialization options Stackable credentials Partnership opportunities with Hillsdale Area Career Center (HACC) What you’ll Learn Students gain fundamentalmanufacturing skills including: Workplace safety Quality practices Production processes Maintenance awareness CAD drafting Graduates are prepared for entry-level manufacturing and production careers with opportunities for continuedadvancement. earn credentials Students can earn Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) credentials throughout the program. Successful completion of four MSSC assessments will lead to full Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0 certification. production tech certificate details program timeline Complete in just two semesters + summer options Fall 2026 CourseDatesDayTimeMFG 135 – Industrial SafetyAug. 31 – Oct. 20, 2026Tuesdays4 – 5 p.m.MFG 136 – Blueprint Reading & Precision MeasurementAug. 31 – Oct. 20, 2026Tuesdays5 – 6 p.m.ELT 106 – Basic Electricity & Fluid SystemsOct. 28 – Dec. 19, 2026Tuesdays4 – 5 p.m. Spring 2027 CourseDatesDayTimeMFG 137 – Production Processes & FabricationTBATBATBACAD 152 – SolidWorks ITBATBATBA Summer 2027 OptionsCoursesOption ICAD 175 – First 6 WeeksCAD 252 – Second 6 WeeksOption IIPLC BootcampRobotics BootcampWelding Bootcamp learn more Ready to get started? Reach out to learn how to complete the Production Tech certificate in Hillsdale. Kylie Spieth Student Services Specialist, Hillsdale spiethkyliea@jccmi.edu517.990.3914