Additive Manufacturing Certification​

Knowledge and proficiency in additive manufacturing are in high demand and short supply across many industries. 

Stratasys, a company with over three decades of experience in driving change in 3D
printing technologies, partnered with NOCTI for development of its Additive Certification to
assist in ensuring knowledge and skills in technologies, applications, materials, operations, software, design, and post processing.

Anyone is eligible for these courses, but 3D printing operators, engineers, and designers whose roles interface in some way with additive technology will benefit the most.

Whether you are a full-time student or working towards workforce credentials to advance in your career, the Certification Program is here to serve you so that you can pursue a career in the fastest-growing industry of Additive Manufacturing.

Why certification is important

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Industry Endorsed

Receive industry-endorsed skills and knowledge that show workforce readiness in the AM industry to meet skills gap demand to fill manufacturing jobs.

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Funding

Access to workforce development funding from government and local programs.

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Proof of Qualifications

Ability to showcase/prove job-related skills attainment adding certification to students’ qualifications, degree and resume to increase employability. 

Certification for Educators

Prepare your students to be career-ready by offering them the opportunity to develop 3D printing skills through the Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Certification Program. This program allows educators to provide students with a certified additive manufacturing curriculum using Stratasys 3D printing technology.

  • Provide industry endorsed skills that enable your students to enter critically needed roles and in-demand positions in manufacturing and the technical sector

  • Give your students invaluable experience with tools they’ll encounter in workplace settings, honing real skills they can apply on the job

  • Help students solve real-world problems by leveraging the opportunity to work with employers currently using 3D printing technology

 

PADT is a Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Certification Program Partner, providing the certification exam and competency testing. These certifications are available to verified sites offering secondary and postsecondary programs and industry professionals seeking certification.

 

Register for Certification

Additional Resources


Still on the fence about certification? 

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