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.
Curriculum
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’s 2026 High School Video Contest Is Here
MSSC invites high school students nationwide to put their creativity in motion in the Fall 2026 High School Video Contest! Students are challenged to create an original video that brings today’s manufacturing to life—from advanced technology and in-demand skills to exciting career opportunities. With cash prizes and national recognition up for grabs, it’s a chance for students to tell their story, showcase their talent, and help shape how the next generation sees manufacturing.
Read MoreNow Available on Demand: MSSC 2026 Instructors' Conference
Explore the sessions from this year's event for the latest updates, practical teaching strategies, program guidance, and proven best practices—all designed to help MSSC instructors enhance instruction and strengthen student outcomes.
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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
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