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Apple Puts Manufacturing Academy Online With Free Courses for U.S. SMBs

The free curriculum, developed with Michigan State University, is the first phase of a nationwide training push tied to Apple’s $600 billion U.S. investment plan.

Overview

  • The new virtual modules, available now, cover automation, predictive maintenance, quality control optimization, and machine learning with vision, plus communication and presentation training.
  • Enrollment is open at manufacturingacademy.msu.edu for small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses at no cost.
  • Apple says this is the initial release of a digital curriculum that will be expanded with additional courses over time.
  • The Detroit program, launched with Michigan State University in August, has already provided hands-on training and consultation to more than 80 businesses from several states.
  • Chief operating officer Sabih Khan says moving the curriculum online widens access and supports U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.