Industrial Technology

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	You're seeking a credential that allows you to use hands-on learning that replicates industry practices You want to start, change or advance in a career or start a path toward a four-year degree	See 21 locations	60 credit hours 5 semesters	$10,703
Long-Term Certificates – known as Technical Certificates (TC)
Industrial Electrical Technology	You have an interest in troubleshooting electrical manufacturing problems and making repairs You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 22 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Industrial Mechanical Technology	You have an interest in troubleshooting mechanical problems and making repairs You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 19 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce	You already are an industry professional or apprentice, and you want additional training to meet your career needs You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 36 locations	30 credit hours 3 semesters	$5,351
Process Operations Technology	You're interested in process industries, such as compression molding, automated assembly operations and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) lines You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 4 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Quality Assurance Technology	You want to focus on ensuring that industrial technology work meets quality standards You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 5 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Welding Technology	You want to expand your welding knowledge and fabrication and pipe welding skills You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree	See 19 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Data Center Engineering Operations	You’re ready to take a deeper dive into the systems that power data centers and want to become a key player in keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly. You enjoy solving complex problems and want to work in a fast-growing industry where safety, precision, and reliability are essential. You’re looking to build advanced skills in electrical systems, energy efficiency, telecommunications, and preventative maintenance—preparing you for technician-level roles or further study in Industrial Technology.	See 5 locations	31 credit hours 2-3 semesters	$5,530
Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Industrial Electrical	You're curious about how electricity powers industrial machinery You want to earn a credential as you pursue a long-term certificate	See 23 locations	21 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,746
Industrial Mechanical	You're curious about mechanical systems and their use in manufacturing You want to earn a credential as you pursue a long-term certificate	See 24 locations	21 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,746
Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce	You already are an industry professional or apprentice, and you want additional training to meet your career needs You're seeking a credential that can build toward a long-term certificate	See 37 locations	18 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,211
Structural Welding	You want to work with your hands and learn and perfect multiple welding processes You're seeking a credential that can build toward a long-term certificate	See 20 locations	21 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,746
Building and Property Maintenance Technician	You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and ensuring that buildings and properties operate smoothly You have a knack for fixing things, are detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic environment, a career in building and Property maintenance could be perfect for you You appreciate stability and find fulfillment in playing a vital role in maintaining the functionality and safety of various buildings and properties	See 8 locations	16-17 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,032
Data Center Engineering Operations	You’re interested in supporting the backbone of the digital world by keeping data centers safe, efficient, and fully operational. You want hands-on experience with real-world technologies like UPS systems, fire suppression, and energy efficiency metrics used in modern data center environments. You're looking to build a solid foundation in electrical and mechanical systems, safety protocols, and IT infrastructure—skills that can lead to high-demand technical roles and further study in Industrial Technology.	See 6 locations	16 credit hours 1-2 semesters	$2,854
Quality Control	You’re detail-oriented and enjoy solving problems through data, precision, and process improvement. You want to build in-demand skills in Lean principles, safety standards, and quality control—without stepping into a classroom. You’re looking for a flexible, fully online certificate that can quickly lead to career opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial technology.	See 10 locations	18 credit hours 2 semesters	$3,211
Workforce Certifications
OSHA 10-Hour	You're seeking safety certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 23 locations	3 credit hours 0.5 semester	$474
MSSC Safety	You're seeking safety certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 23 locations	3 credit hours 0.5 semester	$535
MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement	You're seeking quality certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 23 locations	3 credit hours 0.5 semester	$535
MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production	You're seeking manufacturing processes and production certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 23 locations	3 credit hours 0.5 semester	$535
MSSC Maintenance Awareness	You want maintenance certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position You are detail-oriented and like fixing problems	See 23 locations	3 credit hours 0.5 semester	$535
AWS Pipe Welding II	You're seeking pipe-welding certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 19 locations	6 credit hours 1 semester	$1,070
AWS Shielded Metal ARC Welding II	You're seeking certification in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 19 locations	6 credit hours 1 semester	$1,070
AWS Gas Metal MIG II	You want certification in the metal inert gas (MIG) welding process for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 19 locations	6 credit hours 1 semester	$1,070
AWS Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II	You're seeking certification in the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position	See 19 locations	6 credit hours 1 semester	$1,070

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

You're seeking a credential that allows you to use hands-on learning that replicates industry practices
You want to start, change or advance in a career or start a path toward a four-year degree

See 21 locations

60 credit hours
5 semesters

$10,703

Long-Term Certificates – known as Technical Certificates (TC)

Industrial Electrical Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You have an interest in troubleshooting electrical manufacturing problems and making repairs
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 22 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Industrial Mechanical Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You have an interest in troubleshooting mechanical problems and making repairs
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 19 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce

You already are an industry professional or apprentice, and you want additional training to meet your career needs
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 36 locations

30 credit hours
3 semesters

$5,351

Process Operations Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You're interested in process industries, such as compression molding, automated assembly operations and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) lines
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 4 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Quality Assurance Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You want to focus on ensuring that industrial technology work meets quality standards
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 5 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Welding Technology Next-Level Jobs icon

You want to expand your welding knowledge and fabrication and pipe welding skills
You're seeking a credential that can build toward an associate degree

See 19 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Data Center Engineering Operations Next-Level Jobs icon

You’re ready to take a deeper dive into the systems that power data centers and want to become a key player in keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly.
You enjoy solving complex problems and want to work in a fast-growing industry where safety, precision, and reliability are essential.
You’re looking to build advanced skills in electrical systems, energy efficiency, telecommunications, and preventative maintenance—preparing you for technician-level roles or further study in Industrial Technology.

See 5 locations

31 credit hours
2-3 semesters

$5,530

Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)

Industrial Electrical Next-Level Jobs icon

You're curious about how electricity powers industrial machinery
You want to earn a credential as you pursue a long-term certificate

See 23 locations

21 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,746

Industrial Mechanical Next-Level Jobs icon

You're curious about mechanical systems and their use in manufacturing
You want to earn a credential as you pursue a long-term certificate

See 24 locations

21 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,746

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce

You already are an industry professional or apprentice, and you want additional training to meet your career needs
You're seeking a credential that can build toward a long-term certificate

See 37 locations

18 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,211

Structural Welding Next-Level Jobs icon

You want to work with your hands and learn and perfect multiple welding processes
You're seeking a credential that can build toward a long-term certificate

See 20 locations

21 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,746

Building and Property Maintenance Technician Next-Level Jobs icon

You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and ensuring that buildings and properties operate smoothly
You have a knack for fixing things, are detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic environment, a career in building and Property maintenance could be perfect for you
You appreciate stability and find fulfillment in playing a vital role in maintaining the functionality and safety of various buildings and properties

See 8 locations

16-17 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,032

Data Center Engineering Operations Next-Level Jobs icon

You’re interested in supporting the backbone of the digital world by keeping data centers safe, efficient, and fully operational.
You want hands-on experience with real-world technologies like UPS systems, fire suppression, and energy efficiency metrics used in modern data center environments.
You're looking to build a solid foundation in electrical and mechanical systems, safety protocols, and IT infrastructure—skills that can lead to high-demand technical roles and further study in Industrial Technology.

See 6 locations

16 credit hours
1-2 semesters

$2,854

Quality Control Online Option Available icon

You’re detail-oriented and enjoy solving problems through data, precision, and process improvement.
You want to build in-demand skills in Lean principles, safety standards, and quality control—without stepping into a classroom.
You’re looking for a flexible, fully online certificate that can quickly lead to career opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial technology.

See 10 locations

18 credit hours
2 semesters

$3,211

Workforce Certifications

OSHA 10-Hour

You're seeking safety certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 23 locations

3 credit hours
0.5 semester

$474

MSSC Safety

You're seeking safety certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 23 locations

3 credit hours
0.5 semester

$535

MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement

You're seeking quality certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 23 locations

3 credit hours
0.5 semester

$535

MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production

You're seeking manufacturing processes and production certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 23 locations

3 credit hours
0.5 semester

$535

MSSC Maintenance Awareness

You want maintenance certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position
You are detail-oriented and like fixing problems

See 23 locations

3 credit hours
0.5 semester

$535

AWS Pipe Welding II Next-Level Jobs icon

You're seeking pipe-welding certification for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 19 locations

6 credit hours
1 semester

$1,070

AWS Shielded Metal ARC Welding II Next-Level Jobs icon

You're seeking certification in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 19 locations

6 credit hours
1 semester

$1,070

AWS Gas Metal MIG II Next-Level Jobs icon

You want certification in the metal inert gas (MIG) welding process for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 19 locations

6 credit hours
1 semester

$1,070

AWS Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II Next-Level Jobs icon

You're seeking certification in the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process for an entry-level production or skilled trade apprentice or a trainee position

See 19 locations

6 credit hours
1 semester

$1,070

Industrial Technology is offered at 37 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus

OSHA 10-Hour WFC

MSSC Safety WFC

MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement WFC

MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production WFC

MSSC Maintenance Awareness WFC

AWS Pipe Welding II WFC

AWS Shielded Metal ARC Welding II WFC

AWS Gas Metal MIG II WFC

AWS Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II WFC

Industrial Electrical CT

Industrial Mechanical CT

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce CT

Structural Welding CT

Building and Property Maintenance Technician CT

Data Center Engineering Operations CT

Quality Control CT

Industrial Electrical Technology TC

Industrial Mechanical Technology TC

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce TC

Process Operations Technology TC

Quality Assurance Technology TC

Welding Technology TC

Data Center Engineering Operations TC

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Anderson

Batesville

Bloomington

Columbus

Connersville

Crawfordsville

Elkhart

Evansville

Fort Wayne

Frankfort

Franklin

Greencastle

Hamilton County

Healthlinc Michigan City Site

Indianapolis

Kokomo

Kosciusko County (Warsaw)

La Porte

Lafayette

Lake County at East Chicago

Lawrence

Lawrenceburg

Logansport

Madison

Marion

Muncie

New Castle

Peru

Richmond

Rushville

Scottsburg

Sellersburg

Shelbyville

South Bend

Tell City

Terre Haute

Valparaiso

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Industrial Technology is Offered

Is Industrial Technology Right for Me?

Industrial technology careers can be a great fit for people who like to work with their hands and interact with machines. The field offers opportunities to put their skills to use — from welding to troubleshooting and correcting electrical or mechanical equipment.

Ivy Tech's Industrial Technology program offers degrees and certificates designed to teach what graduates will need on the job, from technical skills to industry-focused math and communications.

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits and program details above, industrial technology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Is Industrial Technology Right for Me?

Prerequisite Courses for Industrial Technology

Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Industrial Technology Course Descriptions

Descriptions of industrial technology courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Classes

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

Ivy Tech industrial technology courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format, with opportunities for hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) courses available.

Course Descriptions

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

Start with a Certificate

For many Automotive Technology programs, Ivy Tech recommends applying for either a long-term certificate or short-term certificate (previously called technical certificates and certificates, respectively) when filling out the online application for admission, even if your end goal is to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree.

By starting at certificate level, you will be able to earn several stackable workforce certifications as part of your education and training.

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply to Industrial Technology

Train Today for Tomorrow's Technician Jobs

What You'll Learn

Career Options

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Nationally Recognized Program

Industry Partnerships

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Time to Complete

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your AAS

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Student Outcomes

Long-Term Certificates known as Technical Certificates (TC)

Industrial Electrical Technology

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Student Outcomes

Industrial Mechanical Technology

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Career to Pursue

Student Outcomes

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce

Time to Complete

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Process Operations Technology

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Student Outcomes

Quality Assurance Technology

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Student Outcomes

Welding Technology

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Data Center Engineering Operations

Time to Complete

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Short-Term Certificates known as Certificates (CT)

Industrial Electrical

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Sample Careers

Student Outcomes

Industrial Mechanical

Time to Complete

FREE Through Next Level Jobs

Building on Your Certificate

Required Courses

Career to Pursue

Student Outcomes

Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce

Time to Complete

Train Today for
Tomorrow's Technician Jobs

Cost²