National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Program

Location(s): Hybrid, Remote, SUNY Westchester Community College

Program Description

Unleash your potential in the world of manufacturing and machining, where every certification is a stamp of excellence. Our hands-on courses and industry-aligned curriculum ensure you master the latest techniques and technologies in metalworking. Whether you aspire to be a skilled machinist, CNC programmer, or manufacturing technician, NIMS certification opens doors to a world of opportunities.

See NIMS Credential Information here

What is NIMS?

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) was formed in 1995 by the leading metalworking trade associations to develop and maintain a globally competitive American workforce. NIMS develops skills standards for the industry, certifies individual skills against the standards and accredits training programs that meet NIMS quality requirements.

NIMS operates under rigorous and highly disciplined processes as the only developer of American National Standards for the nation’s metalworking industry accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

For more information, email james.irvine@sunywcc.edu, or call 914-606-6658.

Course offerings for this certificate program include:

Fall/Winter Course Offerings

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

Dates: T/Th/Sat., Sept. 9 - Dec 2nd, 2026
Times: Tuesdays | 6:00-8:15 pm – Remote with live instructor
Times: Thursdays | 6:00-9:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (Tech Building Room 31)
Times: Saturdays | 9:00 am-1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (Tech Building Room 31)
Class #: 80095
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook + fees)
Note: Wednesday, December 2^nd – NIMS Module I Certification Exam – Gateway Center 209
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2030

Introduction to Manual Machine Lathe and Turning Operations

Dates: T/Th/Sat., Dec. 2, 2026 - Feb. 9, 2027
Times: Tuesdays | 6:00-8:15 pm – Remote with live instructor
Times: Thursdays | 6:00-9:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (Tech Building Room 31)
Times: Saturdays | 9:00 am-1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (Tech Building Room 31)
Class #: 80096
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook)
Note: Tuesday, February 9th,6:00 pm – Certification Exam – Gateway Center 209
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2044

How to Register:

You will need the Class # when speaking with a representative.

Office hours for registration are Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (after Memorial Day – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm noon)
Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (in summer – closed some Saturdays).

For course questions, please contact:

Jim Irvine, Director of Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at 914-606-6658 or james.irvine@sunywcc.edu