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Program facts 
Get ready for a career in manufacturing production with this 16-credit-hour certificate program. You’ll develop the core competencies of manufacturing and graduate ready to secure entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry.
Take classes in manufacturing and safety, quality and measurement, manufacturing processes, manufacturing maintenance and more. All courses are taught by skilled instructors who are experts in the manufacturing production field.
At Harper, you'll get hands-on experience working with and programming state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery, and will be eligible for certification assessments upon completion of the program.
This 16 credit-hour certificate program is designed to build the core competencies of manufacturing production to prepare students for internships and entry-level positions in manufacturing. The MFT coursework below prepares the student for an industry recognized certification assessment. Students who successfully pass all four assessments will be recognized as Certified Production Technicians by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MFT 102 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety | 4 |
| MFT 104 | Quality and Measurement | 2 |
| MFT 108 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MFT 109 | Introduction to Manufacturing Maintenance | 2 |
| MFT 119 | Manufacturing Internship | 2 |
| MTH 100 | Applied Math for Technical Careers1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Students may take MTH 100 or higher.
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For more information about manufacturing courses at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.