Noncredit Classes Offer Robotics, GIS, OSHA Training
March 10, 2026
Classes are offered through the Division of Workforce Training.
Learn New Skills in April
Noncredit classes offered by Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training in April include two OSHA courses, robotics, GIS, and Excel Level 3. To register or for more information, contact Kellie Hendrix at Kellie.HendrixFREEWS or 423-798-7988.
- Introduction to Robotics Operation and Programming will be offered April 7-Aug. 4, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 a.m.-9:10
a.m. at the Niswonger Campus. This class provides hands-on training with our six-axis
robots and provides a basic understanding of robot operations and programming. Students
will learn core skills for operating robots. The class also introduces preventive
maintenance and troubleshooting. Training is aligned to the FANUC Certified Robot
Operator National Certification. Upon successful completion, each student is awarded
a FANUC certificate in robot operation and programming. The cost is $695. Funding
may be available for local industries.
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 9 on the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
Students will gain hands-on experience utilizing Esri software. Sessions will cover
software basics, and managing and visualizing spatial data. This class uses the Zoom
videoconferencing platform. The cost is $199.
- OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training – General Industry will be held April 13-16 at the Walters State Niswonger Campus. Offered in conjunction
with TOSHA, the training focuses on workplace hazards and workers’ rights. Knowledge
gained in this training can reduce downtime and prevent injuries. This class is recommended
for front-line supervisors, safety committee members, and safety professionals. The
cost is $449. Funding may be available for local industries.
- OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers will be held April 14-16 from 8-5 p.m. on the Walters State Morristown Campus. This
class is for those who have completed the #501 Trainer Course and who are authorized
trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. This course provides an update on
general industry standards, policies and regulations. Upon course completion, students
will be able to continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour general industry outreach classes.
The cost is $800.
- Microsoft Excel Level 3 will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14 on the Walters State Morristown Campus. The class covers PivotTables, Pivot Charts, troubleshooting formulas, advanced formatting and advanced formulas. Students will also learn how to analyze data and work with macros. The cost is $150.