Course Details:
7 Professional Development Hours for Engineers – PDH
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About This Course:
AI-Driven Manufacturing: Practical Productivity for Manufacturing Teams is a one-day, hands-on course designed to introduce manufacturing professionals to the practical use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday work. This beginner-friendly session focuses on helping participants understand what AI is, how it can be used responsibly, and where it can realistically support productivity, quality, and communication across manufacturing operations.
Using real-world manufacturing examples and guided activities, participants learn how to effectively interact with AI tools to support common tasks such as drafting and improving standard operating procedures, troubleshooting equipment and quality issues, improving written communication, and organizing information more efficiently. The course also introduces foundational AI concepts, basic prompt-building techniques, data awareness, and responsible-use considerations relevant to manufacturing environments.
No prior AI or technical experience is required. Participants leave with a practical understanding of how AI can support their role and concrete examples they can apply immediately at work.
Recommended for:
This course is ideal for manufacturing professionals who are curious about AI and want a practical, low-risk introduction, including:
- Quality and continuous improvement professionals
- Manufacturing and operations leaders
- Engineers and technical staff
- Supervisors, team leads, and support roles
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to generative AI and how it works
- Practical AI use cases in manufacturing operations
- Using AI to draft and improve SOPs and work instructions
- AI-supported troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Improving reports, emails, and internal communication with AI
- Basics of prompt design and guiding AI behavior
- Responsible AI use, limitations, and risk awareness
Participants will:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain generative AI in practical, plain-language terms
- Identify manufacturing tasks where AI can improve efficiency and consistency
- Communicate effectively with AI tools to get useful, relevant outputs
- Use AI to support documentation, problem-solving, and communication tasks
- Recognize ethical, privacy, and data-security considerations for responsible AI use