Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center
Certificate Programs
The Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center Certificate programs are delivered in five unique certificates of completion, each designed to help you get a job in your field in just 12 weeks.
Certificates earned at the WATR Center are not only applicable towards aerospace manufacturing - the skills you learn can readily transfer to a variety of manufacturing sectors including maritime, construction, medical devices, space, automotive, and military/defense.
| Prerequisite Certificate | Course Length | Course Type | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All students are required to complete the Manufacturing Core program prior to their specialty | 4 weeks |
Online (Note: Spanish Manufacturing Core is taught in person) |
9 Credit Hours | $2,500 |
| Specialty Certificate | Course Length | Course Type | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 50% online - 50% lab | 18.5 | $3,200 | |
| 8 weeks | 50% online - 50% lab | 16 | $3,200 | |
| 8 weeks | 50% online - 50% lab | 16.5 | $3,200 | |
| 8 weeks | 40% online - 60% lab | 17 | $3,200 | |
| 8 weeks | 40% online - 60% lab | 19 | $3,200 |
- The Core and one Specialty Program Certificate are required for program completion.
- Students are required to pass a series of Capstone tests at designated times to complete the program.
- Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA (80%) on all online quizzes and on the final exam to receive a Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Core and move on to their specialty program.
- Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA (80%) on all online quizzes, the final exam and on lab projects to receive a Certificate of Completion in any of the specialty programs.
- New certificate programs start approximately every 30 days for most programs.
- Please call 425.640.1840 for more information.