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Advanced Manufacturing

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
FOR THE FALL 2026 SEMESTER

New student enrollment begins December 7, 2026 for the Spring 2027 semester. To register or enroll in December, visit Montgomery Adult School from 8:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

 
a man using a computer aided design software program

Prepare for a career in the manufacturing industry. In these courses*, students will learn about materials, design, safety, as well as develop leadership skills for working in the field. Students will develop technical skills in a variety of areas, practice workplace and teamwork skills, and learn the importance of incorporating new technologies as they are developed. Learn to design and build our future!

*Courses must be taken in sequence to complete the Advanced Manufacturing pathway.

COURSE 1: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

In this course, you will learn how engineers apply a design process to solve real-world problems. You will work individually and as a member of collaborative teams to apply math, science, and a variety of engineering tools (including 3D modeling software) to design and document your engineering work.

Montgomery Adult School
(619) 600-3800

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Tuesday/8:30am – 11:30am  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/8:30am – 12:30pm

          OR

Monday and Tuesday/5:30pm – 8:30pm  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

COURSE 2: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Are you ready to manufacture the future?

In this course, you will learn how all of the products you use every day are manufactured – from the product design to the manufacturing processes that involve robotics and automation. You will learn to use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) as tools to design and create products. As a part of a team, you will design, build, and program your own manufacturing system model.


PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST meet the following prerequisites before enrolling in this class:

  • Completion of Prerequisite Class: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)


Montgomery Adult School
(619) 600-3800

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Tuesday/8:30am – 11:30am  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/8:30am – 12:30pm

OR

Monday and Tuesday/5:30pm – 8:30pm  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books. 

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CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

*(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.