The Manufacturing Institute (MI) projects there will be 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030, largely due to a lack of skilled workers. Tooling U-SME's 25-course Certified Manufacturing Associate online training program prepares candidates for high-demand, entry-level careers in manufacturing and can be paired with a nationally recognized Certified Manufacturing Associate credential. With content developed by industry experts, candidates learn basic concepts in additive manufacturing, blueprint reading, CNC, Inspection, Lean, Math fundamentals, measurement and inspection, quality, robotics, safety, and troubleshooting. Candidates who complete the SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential have the foundational manufacturing knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level employment.