0008 - Robotics Certification Training

Course Description

Advance your technical skills with hands-on robotics training designed for working professionals in manufacturing, automation, maintenance, engineering, and other industries that use robotic systems. This intensive program follows the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy curriculum, providing participants with practical experience in robotics integration, programming, and troubleshooting using Arduino-based platforms.

This 36-hour training program combines Software Foundations with Arduino and Robotics Integration with Arduino, equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to understand robotic systems, develop control programs, integrate sensors and actuators, and solve real-world automation challenges.

By the end of the program, participants will have a solid foundation in robotics programming and integration, enabling them to contribute more effectively to automated processes, support robotics implementation initiatives, and enhance productivity within their organizations. Participants will be eligible to take a certification exam.

Ideal for: Maintenance technicians, industrial maintenance personnel, automation technicians, manufacturing professionals, engineers, electricians, controls specialists, and anyone seeking to build practical skills in industrial robotics and automation.

Course Outline

Curriculum Includes:

• Software Foundations with Arduino (Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy)
• Robotics Integration with Arduino (Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy)

This hands-on training emphasizes practical application, allowing participants to work directly with Arduino hardware and robotics systems while completing exercises and projects that mirror real-world industrial scenarios.

Software Foundations with Arduino (Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy)

This course introduces the programming concepts and software skills needed to develop and control robotic systems using Arduino. Participants learn fundamental coding principles, including variables, loops, conditionals, functions, and input/output operations, while gaining hands-on experience programming Arduino microcontrollers to interact with sensors and actuators.

Robotics Integration with Arduino (Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy)

Building on foundational programming skills, this course focuses on integrating hardware and software to create functional robotic systems. Participants learn how to connect and program sensors, motors, and other components, troubleshoot robotic systems, and apply automation concepts through hands-on projects that reflect real-world industrial applications.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will gain experience in:

• Programming Arduino microcontrollers using industry-relevant coding principles.
• Understanding software foundations, including variables, functions, loops, conditionals, and modular programming.
• Integrating sensors, motors, and robotic components into functional systems.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues in robotic applications.
• Applying robotics concepts to manufacturing and industrial automation environments.
• Developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through project-based learning.