Industrial Automation - Robotics

Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!

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Apply Now – Limited Seats Available!

This certificate has limited capacity and may reach maximum enrollment quickly. Applying early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.

• Certificate capacity: 50 spots each Fall and 30 spots each Spring. It shares this capacity with other programs that have a similar curriculum.
• Estimated Wait Time: No estimated wait time

Submitting your application now ensures you're considered as soon as space becomes available. If the certificate reaches capacity, a waiting list will be used to manage additional qualified applicants.

Learn more in the After You Apply section on this page.

Application Dates

Fall 2026

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026

Spring 2027

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is January 15, 2027

Fall 2027

• Application available on October 15, 2026
• Application completion deadline is August 31, 2027

Admission Requirements

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admission Application

The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

2. Educational Background and/or Industry Experience

To ensure that all candidates meet the eligibility criteria, applicants must submit the following documentation:

Official Transcripts:

Submit official transcripts to Enrollment Services from previous technical schools, colleges, or universities attended. Transcripts must show the completion of relevant technical coursework in manufacturing, robotics, controls, or electrical systems. Once submitted, email cwpeterson1@madisoncollege.edu. 

Industry Certifications (if applicable):

Submit copies of any industry-recognized certifications related to automation, robotics, controls, engineering, physical sciences, or electrical systems (e.g., PLC programming, Robot programming, MSSC, NC3, SACA, OSHA safety certifications, etc.) to cwpeterson1@madisoncollege.edu. 

Apprenticeship Completion Certificates (if applicable):

Submit documentation proving the successful completion of a registered apprenticeship program in a relevant trade (e.g., industrial maintenance, electrical, Mechatronics, or similar fields) to cwpeterson1@madisoncollege.edu. 

Program Admission Approval

All submitted documentation will be reviewed by the program director to ensure that the application meets the necessary educational and/or industry experience requirements.

3. Residency Requirement

Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this certificate has a limited capacity:

• Non-district state residents
  • May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term
  • *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes
• Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are offered a place in the certificate after district and state residents, if there are still spots available. Acceptance into the certificate is on hold until a month before the semester begins to determine if there is space in the certificate. Out-of-state residents are not eligible for admission to a certificate  that has a waiting list.

Additional Notes

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.6210.