Each pathway builds on the free library and adds guided lessons, practice, and a final exam. Hands-on pathways also include a skills demonstration. Levels are a guide, not a requirement.
BeginnerIn development
Safety foundations
For: New and returning manufacturing workers
You will learn: Hazard awareness, PPE, lockout/tagout basics, safe material handling.
You earn: Spark Certified Safety Foundations
BeginnerIn development
Production technician
For: Operators and assemblers ready for more responsibility
You will learn: Safety, quality practices, manufacturing processes, maintenance awareness.
You earn: Spark Certified Production Technician
IntermediateIn development
CNC machining and programming
For: Operators moving into setup and programming
You will learn: Blueprint reading, measurement, G-code basics, setups, CAM and nesting.
You earn: Spark Certified CNC Machining and Programming Specialist
Includes: a hands-on skills demonstration
Beginner to intermediateIn development
Welding and fabrication
For: Helpers and new welders
You will learn: Welding processes, joint design, cutting, fit-up and inspection.
You earn: Spark Certified Welding and Fabrication Specialist
Includes: a hands-on skills demonstration
IntermediateIn development
Quality inspection and improvement
For: Inspectors, technicians and team leads
You will learn: Inspection tools, tolerances, root cause analysis, Lean and DMAIC.
You earn: Spark Certified Quality Technician
IntermediateIn development
Supply chain and planning
For: Buyers, planners and inventory staff
You will learn: Forecasting, MRP, inventory control, supplier management, ERP basics.
You earn: Spark Certified Supply Chain and Planning Specialist
Beginner to intermediateIn development
CAD and design
For: Drafters and aspiring designers
You will learn: 3D modeling, drawings, tolerancing and design for manufacturability.
You earn: Spark Certified CAD and Design Associate
Includes: a hands-on skills demonstration
IntermediateIn development
Manufacturing systems and data
For: Anyone working with ERP, PLM or product data
You will learn: Bills of materials, work orders, master data, reporting and integrations.
You earn: Spark Certified Manufacturing Systems and Data Specialist
AdvancedIn development
Manufacturing engineering and leadership
For: Engineers, supervisors and future managers
You will learn: Process design, cost, continuous improvement and leading teams.
You earn: Spark Certified Manufacturing Engineering and Leadership Professional
[Placeholder: add lesson counts, estimated hours and a "Preview a lesson" link to each pathway as they are built.]