As business and industry continuously change do to innovations in technology and management philosophies, the skills necessary to perform many every day job functions has changed just as rapidly.
These new job-demands, and the competitiveness of today’s job market makes it evident that all of us need to continually upgrade our skills through educational programs if we are to maintain employment and continue career growth.
Purdue Calumet has recognized this need and by working with industry leaders has designed a series of certificate programs which makes this process of RE-TOOLING for professional growth and development much easier for the adult leaner.
Certificate Programs:
- Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
- Certificate in Computer Software/Hardware Design
- Certficate in Computer Networks
- Certificate in Industrial Electronics
- Certificate in Industrial Process Control Instrumentation
- Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
- Certificate in Machining
- Certificate in Quality Control
Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of courses in the specialty area of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). This certificate program provide the participant the necessary knowledge and background to create computer generated drawings using 2D and 3D CAD systems and animation software. The power of Autodesk Inventor & ProEngineer to generate parametric, feature-based solids that can easily be manipulated will also be explored in this curriculum.
Students are prepared to take on challenges as CAD operators/ designers and will be able to generate CAD drawings for most industrial settings. This certificate is ideally suited for individuals currently employed as draftspersons/designers or those who are planning a career change. The sequence of courses will provide a thorough background in the area of Computer Aided Drafting/Design. All courses taught will count toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
What can you do after completion of this certificate:
- Be familiar with drafting principles, piece part and assembly drawing.
- Be able to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings as well as solid models.
- Generate parametric, feature-based solids and assemblies using Inventor, Solidworks and ProEngineer.
- Create animations using 3DS Max.
- Will be trained to be a top of the line CAD operator and designer.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of four courses:
- MET 100 Production Drawing and Computer-Aided Design
- MET 102 Production Design & Specifications
- CGT 116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication
- CGT 241 Introduction to Animation and Spatial Graphics
Certificate in Computer Software/Hardware Design
If you are looking to enhance your knowledge for your current job or looking to change careers, the Certificate in Computer Software/Hardware Design can provide necessary knowledge and background to perform computer related tasks in the areas of software development and hardware interfacing, for a complex industrial setting.
Candidates for this certificate should have knowledge in Digital Fundamentals and Sequential Logic, or otherwise admitted with the consent of instructor.
After obtaining this certificate you will be able to:
- Operate the PC and use it to solve general purpose problems rising in an industrial setting.
- Develop customized software specific to particular needs of industry.
- Design and develop Microcontroller based systems for industrial process monitoring and control.
- Design and develop software for PC based systems and perform interfacing with the physical industrial processes.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of six courses:
- ECET 110 Computer System Architecture
- ECET 209 Introduction to Microcontrollers
- ECET 210 Structured C++ Programming for Electromechanical System
- ECET 456 Computer Hardware Design
- ECET 455 C++ Object Oriented Programming
- ECET 445 New Technology in Computer Systems
Certficate in Computer Networks
Computer Network specialists are the backbone of the IT department and are responsible for network security.
The computer network courses involved in this certificate program include the four semester Cisco curriculum that prepares students for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). These courses will give participants a working knowledge in network protocols and hardware, as well as the background to work with both existing and emerging technologies in Local and Wide Area computer networks. The required labs will provide hands-on experience in related cabling and network components such as hubs, Cisco routers and switches, and in installing, troubleshooting, and configuring both Local and Wide Area networks.
After obtaining this certificate you will be able to:
- Understand, identify and apply network protocols, standards and architectures.
- Identify and select the necessary hardware components needed to build computer networks.
- Install, manage, and troubleshoot a Local Area Network (LAN), both at the hardware and software level.
- Configure Local and Wide Area Networks using internetworking devices such as Cisco routers and switches.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of three courses:
- ECET 265 Computer Networks
- ECET 367 Internetworking and TCP/IP
- ECET 465 Advanced Topics in Computer Networks
Certificate in Industrial Electronics
Whether pursuing a new career path or enhancing your skill sets for the job you already have, a certificate in Industrial Electronics will prepare better students for working with general electronics, communications, instrumentation, fabrication and industrial electricity/electronics.
Entrants to this certificate program should have the knowledge or training in basic math skills, algebra and trigonometry, electrical circuits and digital logic. In case of background deficiency, entrants to this certificate will be directed to take appropriate remedial courses.
After obtaining this certificate you will be able to:
- Troubleshoot problems in industrial electronic equipment and machines, select power devices and subassemblies for an industrial power electronic project.
- Design and build smart power projects with computer interfacing for the improvement of industrial processes.
- Help your company in improving power factor, energy saving and power quality improvement.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of six courses:
- ECET 154 Analog Electronics I
- ECET 209 Introduction to Microcontrollers
- ECET 212 Electrical Power and Machinery
- ECET 262 Programmable Logic Controllers
- ECET 312 Power Electronics
- ECET 331 Generation and Transmission of Electrical Power
Certificate in Industrial Process Control Instrumentation
Whether pursuing a new career path or enhancing your skill sets for the job you already have, a certificate in Industrial Process Control Instrumentation will prepare better students by providing hands-on training in the skills required to install and calibrate instruments used for process control applications.
This course emphasizes skills relating to specific instruments used to measure pressure, temperature, flow or level. It provides a basic understanding required by anyone working in this rapidly changing industry.
Entrants to this certificate program should have knowledge and training in the areas of DC and AC circuits and basic high school math skills. In case of background deficiency, entrants to this certificate will be directed to take appropriate remedial courses.
After obtaining this certificate you will be able to:
- Troubleshoot problems in industrial process control equipment and machines.
- Select components and subassemblies for an industrial process control project.
- Design and build process control projects with computer interfacing for the improvement of industrial processes.
- Troubleshoot and design systems using programmable logic controllers.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of eight courses: This certificate can be obtained in two parts:
Part I (Certificate of Electronic and Pneumatics Instrumentation)
- ECET 212 Electrical Power and Machinery
- ECET 214 Electricity Fundamentals
- ECET 217 Introduction to Process Control
- ECET 262 Programmable Logic Controllers
- MET 230 Fluid Power
Part II (Certificate of Industrial Process Control Instrumentation)
- Part I plus the following courses:
- ECET 330 Industrial Programming & Networking
- ECET 362 Process Control Instrumentation
- ECET 462 Application of Computers in Process Control
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma
This certificate includes course work in Lean Six Sigma quality methods that will prepare participants to work effectively in executing activities within organizations to achieve long term profits. Through course work grounded in Industrial and Systems engineering principles, participants will learn how to implement successful business practices such as focusing on customer satisfaction, waste elimination, and elevation of employee skills so that defects can be eliminated at their source. This set of courses may also be used to aid as a review of the Body of Knowledge applicable to relative professional certification exams.
What can you do after completion of this certificate:
- Will be able to apply lean principles and function effectively at a six sigma black belt level within an organization.
- Will be able to work effectively in executing activities within organizations to achieve long term profits.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of six courses:
- STAT 301 or equiv. Elementary Statistical Methods I
- IET 264 Fundamentals of Lean Work Design
- IET 308 Engineering Project Management and Economic Analysis
- IET 355 Statistical Process Control (Pre requisite: STAT 301)
- IET 378 Principles of Total Quality Management (Pre requisite: STAT 301)
- IET 411 Application of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (Pre requisites: IET 355, IET 378)
Certificate in Machining
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of courses in the specialty area of Machining. This certificate program provides the participant the necessary knowledge and background to create and read drawings of parts and then machine the parts using manual machine tools or program CNC machine tools to manufacture the part. Precision measuring using a variety of instruments will also be covered. This certificate is ideally suited for individuals who would like to start as machine operators and advance to machinist, toolmaker, or CNC programming positions. All courses count toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with the Manufacturing Option.
What can you do after completion of this certificate:
- Will be familiar with drafting principles, piece part, and assembly drawing.
- Will be able to generate two dimensional drawings using AutoCAD software and 3D parametric modeling using Inventor/Solidworks.
- Will understand manual machining and its application in manufacturing.
- Will be able to use common precision measuring instruments.
- Will be able to program computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of five courses:
- MET 100 Production Drawing and Computer-Aided Design
- MET 102 Production Design & Specifications
OR - CGT 116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication
- MET 242 Manufacturing Processes II
- MET 285 Computer Numerical Control Applications
- IET 204 Techniques of Maintaining Quality
Certificate in Quality Control
This certificate program will provide the participant the necessary knowledge and background to work in a variety of areas of Quality Control. This certificate is ideally suited for individuals currently employed in Quality Control, service or industrial organizations or those planning a career change. The sequence of courses will provide a thorough background in all aspects of Quality Control. All courses will count toward a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology.
What can you do after completion of this certificate:
- Have a good understanding of the basic mathematics involved in a quality program
- Be able to develop control charts and other statistical tools to improve quality.
- Be able to develop and assist in the implementation of a Total Quality Management Program.
- Know how to implement a “traditional” Quality Control program in an organization.
Certificate Requirements: Completion of five courses:
- MA 147 Algebra and Trigonometry I
- IET 204 Techniques of Maintaining Quality
- IET 355 Statistical Process Control
- IET 378 Principles of Total Quality Management
- STAT 301 Elem. Statistical Methods
