AI in Manufacturing
Practical Artificial Intelligence for Tennessee Manufacturers
Artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing, but successful adoption starts with people.
The University of Tennessee’s AI in Manufacturing workforce training equips small and medium-sized manufacturers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions that improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
Developed through a partnership between the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) and the Center for Industrial Services (CIS), this program combines university expertise in applied AI with decades of experience helping Tennessee manufacturers improve competitiveness.
Program overview
Participants learn through hands-on examples, real manufacturing use cases, and practical exercises focused on topics such as:
- AI fundamentals for manufacturing
- Generative AI for everyday productivity
- Predictive maintenance and machine health
- Computer vision and quality inspection
- Production optimization and process improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Developing an AI adoption roadmap
Next Steps
Open for enrollment. Partial discounts are available for companies with 15 enrollees or more in a cohort. This asynchronous online training is from October 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information about this training. Information about earning academic credit for this training is available upon request.
Who is this program for?
Designed for engineers, supervisors, technicians, operations leaders, and manufacturing professionals, the program emphasizes immediate workplace application rather than theory.
Whether your organization is just beginning its AI journey or looking to expand existing capabilities, this training provides the foundation to confidently adopt AI technologies that deliver measurable business value.