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Through the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM), ITED Vanguard Academy Alumni participated in Industrybased Certification Training. The goal of the IAM is to develop and deliver customized training to local and international industry partners. Through this training, Vanguard Alumni were trained with the skills needed to advance their knowledge in manufacturing technology and obtain a FANUC Certification. This Industry Based Certification is nationally recognized by FANUC and the Texas Education Agency. The FANUC Robot Operator 1 assessment exams allow the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge in robot operations, frame setup, writing, modifying, and executing basic motion programs, program offsets, backups, and restorations, as well as creating and modifying simulations using Fanuc Roboguide software. The FANUC CERT (Certified Education Training) programs with handson applied technology in robotics and advanced manufacturing help students gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful as an entry-level robotics associate in manufacturing. The certifying entity is the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). The course consists of 64 hours of instruction, which include lecture and lab hours.