Program

Introduction to Industrial Automation - Skill Group Pathway

Self-paced

$40 Enroll

Full program description

Overview

Automation achieves many of the tasks humans once performed. These devices, machines, and control systems may differ in what they do, but most automated processes have basic components in common. In this course, you will learn how automated systems generally work, regardless of their size or task.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Understand power sources and various components used in automation
  • Explain the general assembly process for automated systems
  • Describe how basic operations and communications work in automated systems
  • Identify common manipulator types used in a pneumatic system

Estimated completion time (hours): 3.6