A 120-hour hands-on certification that takes you from zero experience to job-ready robotics technician. No degree required. High-wage careers, real robots, real skills.
Manufacturing is booming, robots are everywhere, and there aren't enough trained people. That's where you come in.
Florida hit a record 420,000+ manufacturing jobs and is projected to add 32,000 more by 2032. With 6,400+ new facilities since 2019, the Sunshine State is building its tech future fast — and needs skilled people to keep it running.
Robotics techs earn 43% more than the national median. Real money, real fast.
Entry-level starting wages that translate to $46K–$56K annually — from Day 1.
Okaloosa County hosts 7 of the world's top 10 defense contractors — right in your backyard.
This program was built for people starting from scratch. Career changers, recent grads, military veterans transitioning to civilian roles — everyone is welcome. The 12-week blended format fits around your life, with 40% hands-on lab time and 60% flexible online learning.
A carefully sequenced journey from foundations to a hands-on capstone project. Click any module to see the details.
You'll train on the exact same platforms and hardware used by real robotics companies.
Start earning right away, then climb the ladder. Every role builds on what you learned here.
Not at all. The program starts with a 2-week foundation module that covers the math, electronics, and logic basics you need. It's designed specifically for people with zero robotics background — career changers, recent grads, and veterans all start here.
It's a blended format: roughly 60% self-paced online content and 40% in-person lab sessions. Online modules cover theory and demonstrations you can work through on your schedule. Lab sessions are where you get hands-on with real robots, PLCs, and industrial equipment in Walton County.
You'll earn your OSHA 10 General Industry certification and the RoboVoTech AI-Augmented Robotics Technician credential. The program also prepares you for FANUC CERT, Siemens SMSCP, and MSSC CPT — stackable industry certs that can earn you college credit through Florida's Gold Standard articulation system.
Yes. Eligible participants can receive up to $7,000 through WIOA funding via CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, which covers tuition, materials, and supplies. We'll help you navigate the application process during enrollment.
Graduates typically start as Robotics Technicians or Automation Maintenance Technicians earning $22–$27/hour ($46K–$56K/year). Northwest Florida is home to Lockheed Martin, Boeing, L3Harris, Raytheon, and Crane Aerospace — all actively hiring automation talent. About 1,300 military members transition annually from Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, creating steady demand.
Absolutely. The 60% online portion is self-paced with weekly deadlines. Lab sessions are scheduled to accommodate working schedules. Many students maintain part-time or even full-time jobs throughout the 12 weeks.
Real industrial equipment: NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano edge AI boards, Arduino and Raspberry Pi for prototyping, PLCs with ladder logic, industrial robot arms, cameras and lighting rigs for machine vision, and autonomous mobile robots running Nav2. No simulations-only shortcuts.
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