Mechanical Design and Innovation Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$9,172*

Design mechanical systems

Make engineering components stronger, better, faster

Find solutions to real-world technological challenges. Build your skills in drafting, design, and product and materials testing.

Study Mechanical Design and Innovation and learn how to:

  • design mechanical systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software
  • use and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic and automation systems
  • test designs for failure

What can you do with a certificate in Mechanical Design and Innovation?

Put your advanced skills to work as part of a design team with engineers and scientists with this certificate. Start right away in an entry level position in the mechanical engineering field. Or apply credits toward earning your Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree.

Highlights

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.
  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.

Career Outlook

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    ARM 151 1
    ARM 152 1
    ARM 153 1
    ARM 156 1
    ARM 157 1
    ARM 158 1
    ARM 171 1
    ARM 172 1
    ARM 173 1
    EGR 121 3
    PMT 114 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 151
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 152
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 153
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 156
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 157
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 158
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 171
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 172
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 173
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code EGR 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PMT 114
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ARM 191 1
    ARM 192 1
    ARM 193 1
    MET 214 3
    CAD 170 3
    MTH 117 3
    • Course Code ARM 191
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 192
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ARM 193
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MET 214
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CAD 170
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 117
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ARM 242 3
    MET 111 3
    PHY 121 5
    MET 212 3
    • Course Code ARM 242
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MET 111
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PHY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 5
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MET 212
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    MET 215 5
    MET 216 3
    • Course Code MET 215
      Course Title
      Credits 5
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MET 216
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

51

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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Mechanical Engineering Technology at CLC

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Frequently asked questions

  • Chad Holt, CLC student

    Chad Holt

    Adult Learner

    "I have a lot of technical skills, but I didn't have the formal education side. I've connected a lot of dots (in this program), and it's really helped me to polish and hone my skills."


    Chad is a full-time employee striving to earn two (2) associate degrees in automation, robotics and mechatronics and mechanical engineering technology. His goal is to upskill and get ahead of tech advancements in his field.

    Read Chad's story

    Chad Holt, CLC student


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