Review the course detials and follow the registration steps below to submit a scholarship application and request registration. Please note the deadline to apply is July 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM. The class is limited to 30 students so the application could close early if capacity is reached.

CPT Course Details

At Eastern Florida State College, you have the opportunity to pursue a Certified Production Technician (CPT) designation accredited by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). This certification equips you with essential technical skills that are applicable to a wide range of entry-level manufacturing positions.

The program spans 10 weeks and is conducted as a live online class, with classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 10 PM. You can actively participate in the live online classes, interact with instructors, and access a dedicated textbook for each of the four modules included in the curriculum. If you're unable to attend a live session, recorded classes are available, and you can address any questions via email.

CPT training at EFSC can lead to industry certifications which can potentially earn you up to 15 college credits, which can be instrumental in progressing toward an associate degree in Engineering Technology.

For employers, CPT certification offers a way to enhance your workforce. Your employees will acquire valuable skills that translate into reduced turnover, improved teamwork, and lowered recruitment expenses.

Certification Exams

Upon completing each of the four units, a certification exam is available through the MSSC. The exams cover the following subjects (each of which specify key activities):

• Safety
• Quality Practices and Measurement
• Manufacturing Processes and Production
• Maintenance Awareness

You can choose to take these exams in person at EFSC's Cocoa Campus Assessment Center or, with authorization and by meeting the necessary technical requirements, from the comfort of your home through ProctorU. To support your exam preparation, we provide practice quizzes and vocabulary resources.

Upon successfully passing each exam, you'll receive a certificate for that specific topic. Completion of all four exams leads to your attainment of CPT status, with registration through the MSSC.

Scholarship, Registration, and Orientation Details

If you live in Brevard County, you might be eligible for an EFSC Foundation scholarship funded by the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast that pays the course costs.

Submit the scholarship application through the link below, and if awarded, the EFSC Continuing Education team will assist with course registration. Please Note: This scholarship application closes on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM, but could close sooner if the 30-student capacity is reached. As of June 23, scholarship applications were over the 30 student number. Applications are processed in the order they were received and students not offered a scholarship will be on a waitlist.

A required orientation will be held online Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1 PM. Keep that time available and if accepted into the class, you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link for orientation.

Social Security Number Policy

In compliance with Florida statute 119-07(1): SSNs are requested for the sole purpose of registering non-credit, continuing education students. SSNs are confidential, are immediately converted to student IDs (B numbers) to ensure confidentiality, and may be used for no other purpose. SSNs may only be disclosed to another agency or governmental entity if necessary for the receiving agency or entity to perform its duties and responsibilities as authorized by law.

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