Additive Manufacturing Specialist Certificate

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Concept to creation.

Turn digital designs into real-world products with hands-on experience in additive manufacturing.

Moraine Valley’s Additive Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program prepares you to design, prototype and produce parts using advanced 3D printing technologies.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with digital modeling, materials and fabrication processes used in today’s manufacturing environments.

Additive manufacturing is used across industries such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive and product design, where rapid prototyping and custom production are in high demand.

Moraine Valley also offers related certificate programs, including Additive Manufacturing Specialist, Architectural CAD, AutoCAD Specialist, Autodesk Inventor Specialist and Mechanical Drafting Associate, allowing you to expand your skills and specialize in different areas of design and manufacturing.

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Turn creativity into a Career in Automation and Engineering

The Additive Manufacturing Specialist Certificate Program prepares you for careers using advanced 3D printing technologies to design, prototype and produce parts.

You’ll build hands-on experience with digital modeling, materials and advanced manufacturing processes. From aerospace to healthcare, additive manufacturing drives innovation through rapid prototyping and customized production.

This certificate can help you enter the workforce or expand your skills in advanced manufacturing, engineering support and production roles.

The Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in one semester.

This program prepares students with foundational skills in additive manufacturing, including 3D printing technologies, design concepts and industry applications. Coursework explores current and emerging processes while providing hands-on experience in creating and evaluating printed components.

Potential careers in Advanced Manufacturing

The Additive Manufacturing Specialist Certificate prepares you for roles supporting product development and modern manufacturing processes across industries such as engineering, healthcare, automotive and consumer products.

Additive Manufacturing Technician
3D Printing Technician
CAD Designer
Rapid Prototyping Technician
Production Technician
Machine Operator Engineering Technician (entry-level)
Manufacturing Technician
Quality Control Inspector

Employment Outlook

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 25,200 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$48.63

Median Hourly Pay with a Bachelor’s

$101,140

Median Annual Salary with a Bachelor’s

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Explore certificates that support your degree

Build specialized skills with certificates that support your career goals. You can apply what you earn toward your A.A.S. degree, gaining experience and credentials along the way.

  • AutoCAD Specialist Certificate
  • Autodesk Inventor Specialist Certificate
  • Mechanical Drafting Associate Certificate
  • Automation and Engineering Technology A.A.S.

Faculty with real-world experience.

Your instructors don’t just teach the material, they’ve worked in the field. With experience in manufacturing, engineering and product design, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You’ll learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.

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Program Details

View the catalog to explore program requirements, a suggested course sequence and prerequisite information.

ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
Certificate2103Computer Integrated Technologies

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