Computer Numerical Control Certificate

To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/computer-numerical-control-certificate/

Program Number: 97-628-1
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is not eligible for financial aid

Gain skills manufacturing employers are looking for and land a CNC machinist job with MPTC’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate.

About the Program

Manufacturers seek out employees skilled in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) set up, operations and programming—increase your job opportunities with a CNC certificate.

Moraine Park's CNC Certificate is great for adults who have previously worked in the manufacturing industry and are looking for short-term training. The certificate program provides the fundamental concepts of CNC as well as hands-on coursework with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and operation of CNC equipment.

What You'll Learn

Moraine Park’s CNC training courses are designed to give students an inside look at what it’s like to be a CNC machinist through hands-on courses in technical print reading, manufacturing processes, CNC programming and operation, and metrology.

Courses are directly transferable to Moraine Park’s Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate of Applied Science degree if students wish to further their education in this field.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Tuition

Occupational

  • $149.50 per credit (resident)
  • $224.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $188.90 per credit (resident)
  • $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $5.00 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $13.45 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
103-159 Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office 1
623-110 Technical Print Reading 2
623-162 Manufacturing Processes 3
623-191 Basic Metrology 2
628-122 Basic CNC Programming and Operation 3
628-132 Advanced CNC Programming and Operation 3
804-107
College Mathematics
or College Algebra with Applications
3
 Credits17
 Total Credits17

Pathways 

Earn certificates, a technical diploma and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to operate CNC equipment for metal fabrication, tool and die shops, furniture manufacturers, apparel manufacturers and plastic manufacturers.