AJAC’s FAST Certificate Courses are designed for employers who need targeted skill development, fast. These courses incorporate elements from AJAC’s apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship curriculum and deliver them in a condensed, hands-on format your team can apply right away.
FAST Certificate Courses
Focus Applied Skills Training
Training That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re onboarding new employees, upskilling your current workforce, or meeting safety and compliance requirements, these trainings are built to be flexible, relevant, and easy to schedule.
Courses are available on-site and/or online at your facility or at select locations across Washington, depending on the training and instructor availability.
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Overview of Trainings
All FAST courses at a glance — technical skills training and workforce development programs, from safety compliance to leadership and project management.
| Training | Length | Cost Range | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPR / First Aid | 4–6 hours | $75–$100/person | In-person |
| OSHA 10 | 12 hours | $150/person | In-person |
| Forklift | 4-6 hours | $400–$600 | In-person |
| GD&T | 16 hours | $500/person | In-person or virtual |
| Intro to Project Mgmt. | 4 hours | $400/person | Online, instructor-led |
| Mentorship Essentials | 4 hours | $400/person | Online, instructor-led |
| Project Mgmt Bootcamp | 12 hours | $2,500 (Private, 1:1), $2,000 per person (2-10 people) | Online, instructor-led |
| Frontline Leader | 12 hours | $2,500 (Private, 1:1), $2,000 per person (2-10 people) | Online, instructor-led |
Safety & Technical Training
Foundational manufacturing training that equips employees with critical safety certifications, forklift operation skills, and the technical knowledge needed to improve quality and performance on the shop floor.
CPR & First Aid Certification
Hands-on training that equips employees with life-saving CPR and First Aid skills and provides certification upon completion.
| Length | 4 Hours (CPR) 2 Hours (First Aid) |
|---|---|
| Cost | CPR Only: $75 per person (includes certification card) CPR & First Aid: $100 per person (includes certification card) |
| Minimum Students | 8 |
| Location | In-person, subject to instructor availability, offered in Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Yakima counties. |
| Outcome | Certification upon completion |
OSHA 10
A foundational safety course that teaches essential OSHA standards to help employees recognize and prevent workplace hazards.
| Length | 12 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $150 per person |
| Minimum Students | 8 |
| Location | In-person, subject to instructor availability, offered in Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Yakima counties. |
| Outcome | OSHA 10 certification |
Forklift Operator Training
Practical, on-site training that prepares employees to safely operate forklifts and earn certification.
| Length | 4-6 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $400 (1-4 students) – $600 (5-8 students) |
| Additional Cost | $350 if forklift is not provided |
| Minimum Students | 1 |
| Maximum Students | 8 |
| Location | In-person, subject to instructor availability, offered in Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Yakima counties. Employers should indicate if they have a forklift available for use in sessions. |
| Outcome | Forklift certification upon completion |
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Technical training that builds foundational understanding of basic GD&T principles to improve accuracy, communication, and quality in manufacturing.
| Length | 16 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $500 per person |
| Minimum Students | 8 |
| Location | In-person or virtual option available |
| Outcome | Certification upon completion |
| Additional Notes | Classroom setup required (projector, desks, internet). Initial assessment test provided for employers to determine level of expertise. |
People & Operational Skills
These courses help organizations strengthen leadership, develop talent, and improve how work gets done. Delivered online by expert instructors from Harborbridge and Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) — two women-owned workforce development firms serving the Pacific Northwest — with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
Intro to Project Management
This foundational course introduces the core phases of project management and the key responsibilities of a project manager throughout the project life cycle. Participants will learn the fundamental concepts, processes, and tools needed to effectively manage projects from start to finish.
| Length | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $400 per person |
| Capacity | 3+ students |
| Location | Online, instructor-led with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. |
| Outcome | Project Management Fundamentals Certificate |
| Who Should Enroll | Office managers, supervisors, production leaders, coordinators, and other professionals who manage projects as part of their role, have not had practical formal training and are curious to learn about the basics before they sign up for the PM Bootcamp. |
Project Management Bootcamp
Focused on the practical skills required for successful project execution, this program equips participants with the tools and frameworks needed to define scope, engage stakeholders, manage communication, mitigate risks, and deliver projects consistently from start to finish.
| Length | 12 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $2,500 (Private, 1:1), $2,000 per person (2-10 people) |
| Capacity | 1-10 students |
| Location | Online, instructor-led with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. |
| Outcome | Advanced Project Management Certificate |
| Who Should Enroll | Project managers, project coordinators, supervisors, production leaders, office managers, and anyone responsible for delivering projects or interested in pursuing a career in project management. |
Mentorship Essentials
This class equips participants with practical tools for starting and sustaining successful mentoring relationships, including trust-building, expectation setting, goal alignment, feedback, and practical teaching techniques that support long-term development.
| Length | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $400 per person |
| Capacity | 3+ students |
| Location | Online, instructor-led with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. |
| Outcome | Mentorship Certificate |
| Who Should Enroll | Journeymen, trainers, lead workers, supervisors, senior employees, and anyone responsible for transferring knowledge, developing talent, and supporting employee growth. |
Frontline Leader
This program is built on the foundation of three critical leadership areas: safety, people, and performance. In this course, frontline leaders will learn practical skills to build engaged teams, strengthen accountability, foster a culture of safety, and drive consistent performance.
| Length | 12 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | $2,500 (Private, 1:1), $2,000 per person (2-10 people) |
| Capacity | 1-10 students |
| Location | Online, instructor-led with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. |
| Outcome | Frontline Leadership Certificate |
| Who Should Enroll | Frontline managers, supervisors, team leads, emerging leaders, and others interested in building the skills needed to lead teams, drive performance, and create safe workplaces. |
Which Course Is Right for Your Team?
Not sure where to start? These common workplace challenges point to the right fit.
Your Guide for Selecting the Right Training
Your employees are managing projects without any formal training, and results are inconsistent.
→ Start with Intro to Project Management
Your projects regularly run over deadline or budget, and teams struggle with scope, communication, and accountability.
→ Move to the Project Management Bootcamp
Experienced employees are expected to train new hires, but onboarding is inconsistent and institutional knowledge is at risk.
→ Book Mentorship Essentials
New leads and supervisors are struggling to manage former peers, set expectations, or build accountability.
→ Enroll them in Frontline Leader
Your team needs CPR, First Aid, or forklift certification to meet compliance requirements.
→ Schedule CPR/First Aid or Forklift Operation training
You want to improve accuracy, reduce rework, and build a shared technical language around blueprints and tolerances.
→ Register for GD&T
All employees should understand how to recognize and prevent workplace hazards.
→ Book OSHA 10
Why FAST Certificates Work
Not every skill gap requires a full apprenticeship. These courses are built for speed and impact—giving your team the specific skills they need, when they need them.
- Train multiple employees at once
- Minimize time away from production
- Stay compliant with safety standards
- Build a stronger, more capable workforce
You've Got Questions. We've Got Answers.
Who are these trainings for?
AJAC’s FAST Certificates are designed for employers looking to quickly upskill their workforce, meet safety and compliance requirements, or build stronger leaders and project managers — without a full apprenticeship commitment.
Can trainings be held at our facility?
Yes. Technical courses (CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, Forklift, GD&T) are delivered on-site at your location or at select facilities across Washington. People and operational skills courses are delivered online with flexible scheduling.
Are the online courses live or self-paced?
All online courses are instructor-led and scheduled around your team’s availability, including evenings and weekends.
Who delivers the People & Operational Skills courses?
These courses are delivered through Harborbridge and Strategic Business Solutions (SBS), two women-owned workforce development firms in the Puget Sound region. They partner with AJAC to bring practical, applied leadership and operational training to manufacturing employers.
Do employees receive certifications?
Yes. Every FAST course includes a certificate of completion. Industry-recognized certifications are provided for CPR/First Aid, Forklift, OSHA 10, and GD&T.
Can we combine technical and people/skills courses?
Absolutely. Many employers book a mix — for example, pairing Forklift certification with Frontline Leader for a supervisory cohort. Contact us and we’ll help you put together a training plan.
What’s the minimum group size?
It varies by course. Technical courses generally require 8 students minimum. People and operational skills courses start at 3 students, and the PM Bootcamp and Frontline Leader can be run privately for a single participant.
Ready to Schedule a Training or Learn More?
Contact our team to build a training plan that fits your workforce.