Earners of the Basics of Additive Manufacturing micro-credential will understand the core additive manufacturing concepts and practices including: additive manufacturing processes, safety, materials, software, and supply chain, plus methods like Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), material jetting, and binder jetting. They will have basic computer-aided design (CAD) skills required to create a simple 3D-printed part. They will also print a part on a 3D printer by incorporating the additive manufacturing workflow, which is comprised of modeling, STL file generation, slicing, printing, and post-processing. The Basics of Additive Manufacturing micro-credential will be awarded if the learner successfully completes all 12 online Tooling U-SME courses with an exit test score of at least 75% and completes Tulsa Community College’s ENGT 1213 Introduction to Fabrication Lab course with a grade of “C” or better.

Fundamentals (CAM-F) Prep - The Certified Additive Manufacturing - Fundamentals (CAM-F) is a nationally recognized industry certification offered through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). This certification focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines. Successful completion demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of additive manufacturing and may be an ideal candidate for entry-level additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment. The course also prepares learners for SME's CAM-F certification exam. The Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAM-F) Prep micro-credential will be awarded if the learner successfully completes all 20 online Tooling U-SME courses with an exit test score of at least 75%. A certification exam through SME is optional.