{"id":1287,"date":"2020-06-03T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T18:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/?page_id=1287"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:41:32","slug":"certified-production-technician-training-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/certified-production-technician-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Production Technician Training Program CPT & CPT+ Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø has surveyed and met with hundreds of leaders, organizations and industries to provide only the most relevant training opportunities for the current and future workforce needs. With their input, we started with the following certification programs that are delivered using the Houlne Center for Convergent Technologies<\/a><\/strong> state of the art Amatrol smart manufacturing equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Last day to register is June 15, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Are you a soon-to-be or recent high school graduate who would like the opportunity to take this training program through a sponsorship from Altec and Gray Manufacturing? If so, apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Certified Production Technician Training Program (CPT & CPT+ Skills)<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Welcome to the Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT+) certification program where you\u2019ll receive hands-on training and be job ready as soon as you complete!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, or MSSC, developed the CPT+ program to assess and certify the skills of front-line manufacturing production workers. We define front-line production workers as entry-level through first level of supervision within all sectors of the manufacturing industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024), there are about 9 million jobs in this category in the U.S.<\/p>\n

MSSC is a leading, nationwide national certification body. Those who succeed in MSSC assessments receive industry-recognized, nationally portable MSSC credentials. The CPT+ program was developed by industry experts and is updated annually to ensure that the skills assessed are the most relevant to today\u2019s manufacturing employers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Program Description<\/h3>\n

The purpose of the Certified Production Technician program is to recognize through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line level (entry-level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The goal of the CPT+ certification program is to raise the level of performance of production workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company\u2019s productivity and competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The CPT+ program consists of four required individual modules:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Safety<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Quality Practices & Measurement<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Manufacturing Processes & Production<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Maintenance Awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Candidates must pass all four modules to receive the <\/span>full CPT+ certification<\/b>. Candidates are encouraged to have a 10<\/span>th<\/span> grade reading level and a 9<\/span>th<\/span> grade math level for the most likely chance of success in the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    These courses have a proven track record of success in teaching the knowledge and skills identified in the national standards. MSSC courses are highly interactive and utilize state-of-the- art, computer-based, simulation e-learning technologies and are delivered by MSSC-Authorized Instructors. Additionally, at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø, we provide the hands-on training aspect for each of the four modules to ensure your learning can be put into practice immediately and you\u2019re job ready when you complete the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Employers & Future Training Candidates:<\/h3>\n<\/div>

    Click below to see a video giving more details about the CPT+ program and how it helps employees, employers and communities!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>