The manufacturing landscape is evolving as more manufacturers adopt industrial automation, robotics, sensors, and other advanced technologies. The Industry 4.0 Certificate is a hybrid program designed to help professionals advance their understanding and skillsets around smart manufacturing.

The Industry 4.0 Certificate will begin in Summer 2025. The program is jointly developed by the University of Missouri College of Engineering and the MU Career Accelerator to propel the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

Earn a topic certificate in any of the four topics:

• Manufacturing Methods
• Industrial Robotics
• Industrial Automation
• Smart Manufacturing

Individuals who complete both topic certificates will earn an Industry 4.0 Certificate.

Program highlights

• Gain foundational understanding and technical know-how to work in evolving manufacturing environments.
• Spend four consecutive Wednesdays gaining hands-on experience in the Industry 4.0 laboratory at Mizzou Engineering.
• Complete two topic certificates to earn an Industry 4.0 certificate.

Who should attend?

• Those who work in manufacturing settings.
• Professionals who want to prepare for new roles and advance in manufacturing.

Requirements

Each topic certificate will take 6-weeks to complete. There will be a 1-2 week break in between sessions.

• 24 hours of online content over six weeks
• 32 hours of hands-on laboratory experience over four consecutive Wednesdays during the summer

Summer 2025 enrollment

Two topic certificates will be offered for Summer 2025. Registration is open for both Industrial Automation and Smart Manufacturing. Industry professionals may enroll directly on the topic page of their choosing below.

If interested in enrolling in both topic certificates for the Industry 4.0 Certificate, use this link to bundle your enrollments and receive a $200 bundle discount.

Insight look into the labs

The in-person, hands-on laboratory days will be held in Mizzou Engineering’s Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Suite. Below you’ll get a sneak peek into what to expect during the laboratory days.