Our Programmatic Tracks

• Market cost: $1,300 per course
• Early-bird discounted rate: $400 per course

Please note: The discounted rate is only available to Texas A&M Engineering students who register by the early-bird deadline. Registration fees are non-refundable. Payment is accepted via credit card or electronic check. Payment is due at the time of registration.

The Semiconductor Technician Advanced Rapid Start (STARS) program is an intensive, industry-driven training designed to rapidly upskill students with foundational technical knowledge for semiconductor manufacturing careers. Delivered full-time over four weeks, the program combines lectures, hands-on labs and demonstrations across key areas, including electronics, sensors, pneumatics, mechatronics, IC manufacturing, vacuum systems, gas delivery, RF/plasma systems and applied statistics. Students gain practical experience with advanced equipment and virtual reality labs while earning articulated college credit in DC Circuits and Automated Manufacturing. Developed in partnership with leading semiconductor companies, STARS equips participants with a deep understanding of technician roles and apprenticeship pathways in the semiconductor industry. 

• Partner: Austin Community College 
• Modality: Face-to-Face 
• Max Number of Students: 12 

The Robotics and Automation Technology program prepares students to design, service and optimize automated systems across diverse industries. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electrical controls, fluid power systems and mechatronics integration. Students gain the ability to troubleshoot, test and maintain robotic and automation equipment while learning to maximize efficiency and productivity in manufacturing and supply chain environments. Learners are equipped with marketable skills applicable to fields such as automotive, electronics, medical, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, making this program an excellent foundation for advanced study in engineering. 

• Partner: Collin College 
• Modality: Face-to-Face 
• Max Number of Students: 20 

The Machining Technology program equips students with the technical skills to operate, program and maintain precision machining equipment used in modern manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in computer numeric control (CNC), manual machining, blueprint reading and quality assurance, preparing graduates to enter the workforce quickly in high-demand industrial settings. The program gives students both immediate employability and a strong foundation for advanced study. For TEES Bachelors+ students, this program offers practical experience in machining processes and automation that directly supports engineering coursework and career advancement in manufacturing and technology fields. 

• Partner: Lone Star College 
• Modality: Face-to-Face 
• Max Number of Students: 30 

The CompTIA Security+ and Project+ Preparation courses offered through Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center deliver a self-paced, online curriculum with practice labs, assessments, and vouchers for the certification exams. Security+ is the foundational credential for cybersecurity professionals, validating skills in threat detection, incident response, and security configuration, and is compliant with ISO 17024 and U.S. Department of Defense standards. Complementing this, the CompTIA Project+ certification validates the ability to manage the entire project lifecycle for small to medium-sized IT projects. It covers planning, execution and closure, while emphasizing communication, risk management and resource allocation. Project+ is vendor-neutral, incorporates both traditional and agile methodologies and serves as an entry-level credential for IT professionals, project coordinators and managers 

Together, these certifications prepare TEES Bachelors+ students to lead secure and efficient projects in technology-driven environments, bridging technical problem-solving with project management excellence. 

• Partner: Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center 
• Modality: Asynchronous online 
• Max Number of Students: 50