About Us
Offering some 300,000 assessments to date, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) ®, an industry-led 501(c)3 non-profit, is America's leader in training and certifying foundational technical competencies for front-line technicians for in-demand, higher wage, higher skill jobs in advanced manufacturing and supply chain logistics. Technicians with MSSC Certifications are qualified for 11.3 million jobs in front-line production, material handling, and distribution. 84% of executives surveyed agree there is a talent shortage in U.S. manufacturing. MSSC is helping industry close that gap as they prepare to manufacture the future!
Our Services
Certifications
The nationally portable and industry-recognized MSSC certification programs in advanced manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and forklift repair focus on core-competency standards identified by industry subject matter experts. Certifications include online and hands-on training programs.
Training Courses
MSSC offers courses which combines interactive, online training with instructor-led materials to help individuals learn the basic skills and knowledge required for advanced manufacturing and supply chain logistics jobs that will prepare them for the certification and their career.
Instructor Training
MSSC requires schools & organizations that wish to offer our courses to attend instructor training or purchase an instructor package.
Hands-on Training
The hands-on training device, CPT+ Skill Boss, provides employers further proof of an individuals skill set by requiring successful demonstration of hands-on skills in electronic, electrical, fluid power, & mechanical systems.
MSSC 2025 Instructors Conference
This year’s Instructor Conference brought together educators, workforce leaders, and industry innovators to share strategies for strengthening manufacturing and logistics pathways. From stackable credentials and apprenticeships to innovative partnerships with community organizations, panelists highlighted how aligned systems can open doors for learners at every stage. Together, these conversations underscored the importance of designing supportive ecosystems that help individuals not only gain technical skills but also transition successfully into rewarding, high-demand careers!
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For nearly 30 years, MSSC has set the nation’s ‘Gold Standard’ in certifying frontline manufacturing technicians, and now, with AI reshaping every aspect of production, we are leading the way in preparing workers, educators, and employers to thrive in the next era of advanced manufacturing
Read MoreFANUC America and MSSC align around skills certifications
FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), the long-established U.S. leader in certifying front-line production technicians with foundational skills in advanced manufacturing and logistics, have aligned to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications. This alliance represents a major step to address the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators.technicians. In response to that need, Amatrol, the nation's leading manufacturer of industrial technician training equipment, and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) ®, the nation's leading certification body for front-line technicians in advanced manufacturing and logistics, have collaborated on a highly innovative solution.
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