
You can get a certificate in Digital Fabrication Technology and work towards a career, or take individual classes for personal enrichment and become handier.
Program Overview
Laney College's Wood Technology-focused Digital Fabrication Technology Program equips students with the skills needed for exciting careers in modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing. Whether you're interested in furniture, cabinetry, industrial art, custom installations, or parts manufacturing, our program has you covered.
Graduates of the program will leave with the ability to bring their ideas to life, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the ever-evolving world of Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing.
What You Will Learn
- Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) & Manufacturing (CAM): Develop a strong foundation in CAD and CAM techniques, essential for modern manufacturing.
- Creative Problem Solving: Engage in iterative, design-oriented thinking that emphasizes rapid prototyping and creative solutions.
- Hands-On Skills: From conceptualization and 3D modeling to creating projects with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, you'll gain advanced, hands-on experience.
- Project Iteration: Learn to quickly analyze and improve your designs, ensuring your final product meets the highest standards.
- Finishing Techniques: Master both modern and traditional hand techniques to give your projects a professional finish.
Contact Us
Department Chair
Karl Seelbach
kseelbach@peralta.edu
Dean
Alejandria Tomas
atomas@peralta.edu
Learning & Career Pathways
Building & Skilled Trades
Division
Career & Technical Education
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Degrees & Certificates

This Certificate prepares graduates for modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing careers in design firms, engineering firms, furniture, cabinet, industrial art, custom installation and parts manufacturing shops.

This Certificate prepares graduates for modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing careers in industrial art, custom installation and parts manufacturing shops.

This Degree prepares graduates for modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing careers in furniture, cabinet, industrial art, custom installation and parts manufacturing shops.

This Certificate helps students develop professional skills in computer and software driven fabrication. This program takes a multi-material approach to fabricating all kinds of parts, installations, and sculptures.
Digital Fabrication Shop
Free to use and available to all Laney students, the FabLab requires no prior experience. Digital fabrication is a workflow for creating physical objects through digital design technologies and automated tools.
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Laney College's AA-T and AS-T degrees guarantee junior standing admission to the CSU system, with priority for local CSU campuses in similar programs. Consult a counselor or transfer specialist for details.
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Counselors can help you create a Student Educational Plan (SEP) to outline the courses needed for an Associate’s degree, transfer, or certificate, even if you're unsure of your educational goals.
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We provide support with career exploration, self-assessment as well as the major and career decision making process to help all Laney students achieve career satisfaction and success.