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America’s Cutting Edge (ACE)

America’s Cutting Edge

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At a glance

  • Cost: Free instruction
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Who qualifies: Vets · Service members · Spouses
  • Applications: Rolling
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Full details
Cost
6-hour online introduction and eligible optional 32-hour hands-on bootcamp; introductory Credly record / 0.6 CEU. Travel and housing not confirmed covered. Introductory credential is not a machinist professional qualification.
Who qualifies
General public, including veterans; local hands-on age/eligibility rules apply; online prerequisite for bootcamp.
Format
Online plus optional local in-person bootcamps. Ohio State lists November 16–19, December 14–17, 2026 and February 22–25, 2027 sessions.

Before you decide

What you get
Try CNC machining through free introductory online instruction and optional hands-on bootcamps.
What is free
6-hour online introduction and eligible optional 32-hour hands-on bootcamp; introductory Credly record / 0.6 CEU.
Costs and conditions
6-hour online introduction and eligible optional 32-hour hands-on bootcamp; introductory Credly record / 0.6 CEU. Completion is the published award condition; a separate proctored exam, quiz pass score, issuance charge or retake rule is not established. CMMC introductory/24-hour training only gives an opportunity to take a national exam; its exam fee is not explicitly included.
Who qualifies
General public, including veterans; local hands-on age/eligibility rules apply; online prerequisite for bootcamp.
Credential
Completion certificate / badgeACE CNC Machining digital credential via Credly plus Pellissippi State 0.6 CEU; introductory record, not professional machinist qualification.
Credential and key limits
ACE CNC Machining Digital Credential delivered through Credly and 0.6 CEUs from Pellissippi State Community College after completing the online training. ACE also lists course-specific Composites, Metrology and Smart Manufacturing digital credentials. These are introductory training records, not proof of professional machinist qualification; exact badge-issuing organization remains to verify.
Format
Online plus optional local in-person bootcamps. Ohio State lists November 16–19, December 14–17, 2026 and February 22–25, 2027 sessions.
Duration
6 hours online; 32-hour bootcamp
Location
Online plus optional local in-person bootcamps. Ohio State lists November 16–19, December 14–17, 2026 and February 22–25, 2027 sessions.
Next start
Self-paced online; local bootcamp dates vary
Application deadline
See date evidence.
Stipend / housing / travel
Housing, travel and other support are not established unless specifically included in the cost details.
Details checked
2026-10-11

Application and evidence

How to apply

  • Apply through provider: use the official linked page and follow the selected course or cohort instructions. Confirm eligibility, costs and current availability before registering.

Conditions

  • General public, including veterans; local hands-on age/eligibility rules apply; online prerequisite for bootcamp.
  • 6-hour online introduction and eligible optional 32-hour hands-on bootcamp; introductory Credly record / 0.6 CEU. Completion is the published award condition; a separate proctored exam, quiz pass score, issuance charge or retake rule is not established. CMMC introductory/24-hour training only gives an opportunity to take a national exam; its exam fee is not explicitly included.

Sources for these details

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Credential and exam evidence — October 11

ACE CNC Machining Digital Credential delivered through Credly and 0.6 CEUs from Pellissippi State Community College after completing the online training. ACE also lists course-specific Composites, Metrology and Smart Manufacturing digital credentials. These are introductory training records, not proof of professional machinist qualification; exact badge-issuing organization remains to verify.

Sources