3D Printing, 3D CAD & Industry 4.0 Skills Bootcamps

This practical 3D printing course and 3D CAD course, suitable for beginners and experienced professionals, covers additive manufacturing, robotics, AI, cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 – building in-demand skills across all industries. For employers, it’s a low-cost way to close skills gaps, develop in-house capability and drive innovation, productivity and retention.

Build & Run Your Own 3D Printer

Build and learn how to operate your own 3D printer (Creality Ender 3) which is FREE to keep at the end of the course.

Master Slicing & 3D Print Preparation

Understand advanced slicing software and model preparation (Cura), optimise print settings for quality and speed, and consistently achieve accurate, production ready prints

Advanced 3D Modelling

Create advanced 3D models using industry standard CAD packages (Fusion 360 & Z Brush).

Industry 4.0 Adoption

How to integrate Industry 4.0, IoT, AI and robotics into your business to boost efficiency, cut costs and drive innovation.

AI, Cyber Security & Big Data Essentials

Understand the importance of AI, Cyber Security and Big Data for your organisation to unlock growth opportunities, improve decision making and enhance data protection.

Commercialising Digital Manufacturing

How to implement and commercialise digital manufacturing equipment in your organisation.

What the course covers

Intro to Industry 4.0

What is Industry 4.0 and the history behind it?

Digital Manufacturing basics

Digital twinning and the factory of the future

Robotics & Automation

History of industrial Robotics and the role they will play within industry 4.0

Industrial Robots v Cobots

Robotics for logistics and construction

IoT (Internet of Things)

IoT & Industrial IoT (IIoT)

What is it, and its applications

How to interpret live or big data

System integration and connectivity

Retrofittable IoT for system monitoring, preventative maintenance, efficiency

Smart bearings, gearboxes, motors, actuators, CPU and sensor monitoring

Course Duration

60 hours over 10 non-consecutive days comprising 6 online training days from 09:30-15:30, 4 days in-person from 09:30-15:30. Evening and weekend sessions available.

Eligibility

Over 19 years of age on 31.8.2026. live or work in Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.

Course Audience

Individuals, businesses and educators seeking to progress in either 3D printing/ additive manufacturing, CAD, robotics, IoT, cybersecurity and more!

Equipment Required

All you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, with a camera and microphone to take part in the online training sessions.

FREE 3D Printer and Certification

On course completion you will receive a certificate and a FREE Creality Ender 3 3D printer to immediately use in your work and continue learning.

Applying for the Course

Simply complete the online 'Registration of Interest' form. Once your form has been assessed we will send you an application and declaration form to sign and return.