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TMA Education & Training Calendar and Course Offerings


2026 Course Offerings



June 16 – July 7 
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tuesdays | TMA
​Time Commitment: 16 hours; 4 sessions 
Essential Tools for Frontline Supervisors
This workshop series is designed for frontline managers and supervisors seeking the skills to lead, manage, and promote teamwork within their departments. Participants will engage in hands-on learning focused on communication, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness, with real-world application between sessions. 
$600.00 ​
REGISTER HERE

August 12 – August 13 
8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Wednesday & Thursday | TMA
​Time Commitment: 10 hours; 2 sessions 
OSHA General Industry 10-Hour Training
Students who complete the training will receive OSHA 10-Hour cards. This course provides a foundational understanding of workplace safety through nine focused topics. Topics include OSHA regulations, hazard communication, emergency planning, PPE, machine guarding, and more. 
$600.00 ​
REGISTER HERE

September 1 – October 8 
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesdays & Thursdays | TMA
​Time Commitment: 36 hours; 12 sessions 
Swiss CNC Basics (Swiss CNC Level 1)
This course introduces the principles of Swiss-type machining, focusing on part processing, programming fundamentals, machine setup, and operation. It’s designed to give learners a strong foundation in Swiss CNC techniques used in precision manufacturing. 
$1250.00 ​
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September 28 
12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm | Monday | TMA
​Time Commitment: 4 hours; 1 session
Forklift Safety 'Train the Trainer'
This course introduces the basic components and types of lift trucks, along with OSHA regulations for safe operation, inspection, and training of certified lift truck drivers. Participants will learn how to deliver forklift training, conduct assessments, and develop documentation aligned with AS 9100 requirements. 
$300.00 ​
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October 3 – October 10 
8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Saturdays | TMA
​Time Commitment: 16 hours; 2 sessions 
Blueprint Reading Basics
Includes physical textbook. This introductory course explains the importance of engineering drawings in manufacturing and how information is communicated through blueprints. Participants will learn the basic elements of blueprints, symbols, shop sketching, shop math, and measuring tools. Covers print interpretation fundamentals and does not include in-depth GD&T instruction. For in-depth GD&T instruction, please see GD&T courses or contact us at [email protected].
$750.00 ​
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October 6 – October 27
8:30 am – 12:30 pm | Tuesdays | TMA
​Time Commitment: 16 hours; 4 sessions 
Essential Tools for Frontline Supervisors
This workshop series is designed for front-line managers and supervisors seeking the skills to lead, manage, and promote teamwork within their departments. Participants will engage in hands-on learning focused on communication, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness, with real-world application between sessions. 
$600.00 ​
REGISTER HERE

October 8 – October 9
8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Thursday & Friday| TMA
​Time Commitment: 16 hours; 2 sessions 
Internal Auditing: ISO 9001
This course is taught to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standards and focuses on establishing and integrating an effective internal auditing process. Participants will learn practical auditing techniques and gain hands-on experience conducting audits, interpreting requirements, and ensuring system compliance.  
$800.00 ​
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Regularly Offered Courses

TMA regularly offers the courses listed below throughout the year at TMA and on-site at TMA member companies. If one of the courses below is of interest, and it is not currently listed above, please complete our interest form HERE.

Fundamental Courses
Blueprint Reading Basics
Comprehensive GD&T

Machine Shop Theory & Lab / Manual Machining
Applied/Shop Math


Advanced Design Courses
Beginner Die Design
Intermediate Die Design
Beginner Mold Design


CNC Training Courses

CNC Basics (Level 1 - Mill & Lathe)
CNC Advanced (Level 2 - G-Code Programming
Swiss CNC Basics (Level 1)
Swiss CNC Advanced (Level 2)

Safety Training
OSHA 10-Hour
OSHA 30-Hour
Forklift 'Train the Trainer'


Leadership Training
Essential Tools for Frontline Supervisors
Emerging Leaders: Lead with Impact

Essentials for New Trainers
Communication & Conflict
Managing within the Law

Quality and Continuous Improvement Training
Internal Auditing: ISO 9001
Lean Essentials & Continuous Improvement
ITAR Basics


Computer-Aided Design Training
SOLIDWORKS Basics
Mastercam Basics

Business/Front Office Training
Excel Level 1
Excel Level 2
Excel Level 3
Customer Service
Sales




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