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Tooling U-SME Online Training

Tooling U-SME gives your team on-demand access to a wide range of online manufacturing courses. Tennessee MEP helps you build a training strategy around them that targets real skill gaps and delivers measurable results.

Program Overview

About the Program

Tennessee MEP supports intensive training for organizations building careers across manufacturing. Tooling U-SME is our online course offering: on-demand learning that advances the next generation of skilled workers through structured employee development.

Measurable results are the Tooling U-SME advantage. Tennessee MEP works on-site with your HR, management, and front-line team members to build the business case for a training and development program, pinpoint gaps in performance, and design a training strategy that delivers measurable ROI.

The Approach

What Tennessee MEP Does

Online courses are only as effective as the strategy behind them. Tennessee MEP works alongside your team to make sure Tooling U-SME training targets the right skills and pays off:

Build the Business Case

Work alongside your HR, management, and team members to make the case for a training and development program.

Pinpoint Performance Gaps

Identify where skills are missing so training targets what your operation actually needs.

Design for Measurable ROI

Build a Tooling U-SME training strategy with results you can measure.

Credentials

Certifications You Can Prepare For

Tooling U-SME online courses prepare your team for a range of industry-recognized certifications, from SME's own credentials to exams offered by other leading bodies. Common paths include:

SME Technical Certifications

A guided path from entry to advanced: Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), and Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).

Lean Certification

The AME, Shingo Institute, and SME Lean program, offered at three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

Additive Manufacturing Certification

Two levels of additive technology credentials: Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF) and Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAMT).

Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals

An entry-level credential covering the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics and a starting point for robotics career paths.

Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF)

Foundational skills for electric vehicle production and assembly, including for those new to the field.

EV Battery Packaging & Assembly (EVBPA)

Builds on EVF with lithium-ion battery packaging and assembly skills for EV career pathways.

Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer (CMTSE)

Validates the business acumen and technical knowledge of manufacturing sales professionals.

Other Industry Exams

Course preparation for credentials from AWS, MSSC, SACA, and NIMS.

Bring Tooling U-SME to Your Team

Talk with a Tennessee MEP consultant about building an online training strategy on Tooling U-SME.