Training & Events

SCMEP offers a wide selection of training and courses. Funds may be available to cover a portion of the cost. Additionally, most courses and training sessions can be delivered at your facility. Contact us for customized training options if you do not see a scheduled course that meets your needs.

Please note, refunds will only be issued if a cancellation notice is received at least 24-hours in advance of the course.

$3,000

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

SCMEP Columbia

columbia

October 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am - October 28 @ 4:00 pm

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt extension course is intended for experienced Green Belts interested in pursuing their Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Participants will learn advanced statistical tools required to support Green Belts and lead Black Belt projects at their organization.

$2,400

Team Manager Development Center

SCMEP Columbia

columbia

October 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am - October 22 @ 4:30 pm

Participants live the life of a Team Manager in this highly interactive, personalized, simulation-based program as two highly skilled coaches observe their performance and provide feedback.

$2,650

Effective Personal Productivity (EPP)

Zoom

virtual

October 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 10 @ 12:00 pm

Virtual delivery 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 12/30, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10. This 9-session program will help participants develop better habits in time management, goal setting, achieving results, controlling priorities, communicating effectively, and dealing with interruptions.

$1,320

Intro to Maintenance

Michelin - GDC

greenville

October 27, 2026 @ 7:00 am - October 29 @ 3:30 pm

Please note the registration deadline of 10/16/26. This course is designed for production operators who are looking to expand their skill set into the field of maintenance. It provides a foundational understanding of maintenance practices, focusing on essential concepts in electrical, mechanical, and power fluid systems, along with critical safety protocols.

$300

Modernizing Knowledge Capture with AI

Life Cycle Engineering

north charleston

October 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - October 29 @ 11:30 am

This 3-hour hands-on workshop is for manufacturers facing what every shop in South Carolina is facing: experienced employees retiring or leaving, and decades of institutional knowledge walking out the door with them.

$899

ISO 9001 & IA9100 Transition Training

Zoom

virtual

October 30, 2026 @ 9:00 am - October 30 @ 6:00 pm

This training is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the changes happening to AS9100 Rev D. The IA9100 standard is set to replace the AS9100 Rev D as the cornerstone for quality management systems (QMS) in the aviation, space, and defense (ASD) industry.

$300

A3 Problem Solving

Life Cycle Engineering

north charleston

October 30, 2026 @ 9:00 am - October 30 @ 4:00 pm

This workshop will take participants through the problem solving process that can be used in their respective organizations going forward, resulting in more productive and efficient processes.

$250

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

SCMEP Greenville

greenville

November 5, 2026 @ 9:00 am - November 5 @ 12:00 pm

This hands-on workshop equips quality, manufacturing, and operations professionals with a structured, evidence-based approach to root cause analysis (RCA) that satisfies ASQ methodology, ISO 9001/13485/14001 requirements, and GMP regulatory expectations (21 CFR, EU Annex 15, ICHQ10).

$2,500

AI Accelerator for Manufacturing Program (AAMP)

SCMEP Greenville

greenville

November 9, 2026 @ 8:00 am - March 30 @ 4:30 pm

SCMEP’s AI Accelerator for Manufacturing is a hands-on program helping small and mid-sized manufacturing leaders adopt AI intentionally and effectively. Through a “Think, Use, Implement” approach, participants learn where AI can create value, how to use everyday tools, and how to implement AI with security, validation, ownership, and team alignment.