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Spark certifications

Credentials awarded by Spark, from free starter certificates to professional certifications.

Free certificates

Awarded by Spark Manufacturing Academy. Free for everyone.

FreeStarter

Manufacturing Career Explorer Certificate

Shows you understand what modern manufacturing is and the career paths it offers.

How you earn it: Complete the Discover and Explore steps and pass a short knowledge check.

FreeFoundations

Manufacturing Readiness Certificate

Shows you have the core knowledge to start an entry-level role or apprenticeship.

How you earn it: Complete the Prepare step and pass an assessment covering safety, shop math, measurement and reading drawings.

Professional certifications

Awarded by Spark Manufacturing Professionals Academy. Each pathway leads to its own certification.

CertificationPathwayLevelHow you earn it
Spark Certified Safety FoundationsSafety foundationsBeginnerComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.
Spark Certified Production TechnicianProduction technicianBeginnerComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.
Spark Certified CNC Machining and Programming SpecialistCNC machining and programmingIntermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam, and complete a hands-on skills demonstration.
Spark Certified Welding and Fabrication SpecialistWelding and fabricationBeginner to intermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam, and complete a hands-on skills demonstration.
Spark Certified Quality TechnicianQuality inspection and improvementIntermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.
Spark Certified Supply Chain and Planning SpecialistSupply chain and planningIntermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.
Spark Certified CAD and Design AssociateCAD and designBeginner to intermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam, and complete a hands-on skills demonstration.
Spark Certified Manufacturing Systems and Data SpecialistManufacturing systems and dataIntermediateComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.
Spark Certified Manufacturing Engineering and Leadership ProfessionalManufacturing engineering and leadershipAdvancedComplete the pathway, pass the final exam.

For employer teams

Employer-sponsored

Spark Pre-Floor Ready Certificate

Shows a new hire has completed pre-floor training for their role before starting on the floor.

How you earn it: Complete employer-sponsored pre-floor training and pass the knowledge assessment for your role.

Workforce training

What you receive

  • A digital certificate with a unique credential ID
  • A shareable credential for your resume and professional profiles
  • Verification for employers on request

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Verify a Spark credential

Employers and schools can confirm that a Spark certificate or certification is valid. Enter the credential ID shown on the certificate and we will reply by email.

Spark certificates and certifications are awarded by Spark Manufacturing Academy and Spark Manufacturing Professionals Academy based on our own training standards and assessments. They are not issued by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any government agency or other certifying body. Some jobs or employers may also require specific licenses or credentials, so check the requirements for roles you are pursuing.