Additive Manufacturing Online Certificate Program – Honors
The Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program is 100% online, providing you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and obtain fundamental AM knowledge and skills to apply to your projects and advance your career. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) offer the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program to give working professionals and students an opportunity to stay current with rapidly growing AM technologies.
The program consists of four, self-paced courses: AM Essentials, AM Technology and Materials, AM Design, and Business & Economics (8.0 CEUs). The program is designed to provide professionals and/or students with fundamental knowledge of AM with an additional focus on design principles that can immediately applied to careers and projects.
Additive Manufacturing for Engineers and Managers
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) offer the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program to give working professionals and students an opportunity to stay current with rapidly growing AM technologies.
The program consists of three, self-paced courses: AM Essentials, AM Technology and Materials, and AM Design (6.0 CEUs). The program is 100% online industry-related content tailored to a more technical audience. It is designed to provide professionals and/or students with fundamental knowledge of AM with an additional focus on design principles that can immediately applied to careers and projects.
Fundamentals of Safety Engineering (SENG 310/680)
Application of scientific and engineering principles in the selection and design of control systems related to chemical, physical and ergonomic exposures in the process and manufacturing industries; relationships of criteria, analysis and specifications for the assessment and control of occupational related illnesses.
Fundamentals, Experiments, and Applications of Corrosion
Corrosion’s annual estimated impact on our economy is over $1 trillion! The Fundamentals, Experiments, and Applications of Corrosion course is aimed at educating and training the workforce the nation needs to address this problem. This course will develop methodological approaches in characterizing existing and new materials performance in extreme and harsh environments. Learners will develop the knowledge to meet technological and scientific challenges in applications critical for our society.
Annual Snack Food Processing (Extruded Snack and Tortilla Chips)
11th Annual Extruded Pet Foods and Treats | July 6-10, 2026
The Extruded Pet Foods and Treats program will cover information on material handling, preconditioning, extrusion of pet foods, extruded and non-extruded treats, raw material, extrusion hardware, automation, product analysis, meat handling in pet food, drying, cooling, and enrobing, food safety, pet food and treat shelf life, and troubleshooting. This program will:
- Train production personnel in principles and characteristics of extruders and support systems for effective selection and operation.
- Review current practices for preparation of pet foods and pet treats.
- Familiarize attendees with practical aspects of extrusion technology for pet food manufacturing.
Food Extrusion Short Course: Proteins, Pulses, Cereals, & Other Ingredients | October 10-16, 2026
The Extruded Proteins, Pulses, and Cereals short course provides an intensive, application‑driven exploration of food extrusion technologies used to process proteins, pulses, cereals, and specialty ingredients for modern food products. Participants develop a strong understanding of raw material selection, formulation, texturization, drying, flavoring, and quality control, with focused coverage of textured vegetable proteins, high‑moisture meat analogs, and plant‑based innovations. Through expert instruction and hands‑on activities, the course connects extrusion principles, equipment design, and process optimization to real‑world product functionality and market demands. Designed for food industry professionals and technical specialists, the course strengthens practical problem‑solving skills and supports continued professional growth in advanced food processing.
Feed, Pet Food, and Aquafeed Extrusion | February 2027
The Feed, Pet Food, and Aquafeed Extrusion Course provides an in‑depth, applications‑focused examination of extrusion technology used across feed, pet food, and aquaculture industries, combining fundamental principles with advanced processing strategies. Participants gain practical knowledge of extruder design and operation, ingredient functionality, formulation, preconditioning, drying, coating, and quality control, with emphasis on optimizing product performance and manufacturing efficiency. The course integrates current market trends, automation, food safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting through expert-led lectures and real‑world case discussions. Designed for industry professionals, engineers, and technical specialists, the course offers hands‑on insights and earns participants a certificate and professional development hours upon completion.
Custom Company Course
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s (TEES) Extrusion Program, under the direction of Dr. Mian Riaz, offers custom Extrusion Programs for companies. Contact TEES EDGE to discuss a custom program and how to align it with your budget and goals.