Industry Training

Explore McNeese’s wide range of current industry training opportunities—including hands-on technical courses, flexible online options, and nationally recognized OSHA, COSM, and COSS safety programs.

Industry Training

Welcome to McNeese’s Institute for Industry–Education Collaboration (IIEC) Industry Training page—your hub for our catalog of upcoming face-to-face technical training, online technical training, and OSHA, COSM, and COSS safety classes (offered both in-person and online). Explore options below, or request a customized program for your team.

Courses range from hands-on operator and instrumentation labs to compliance and safety credentials, with CEUs/PDHs available. Many offerings can be delivered on site at your facility or in McNeese’s industry-grade labs.

★ NEW COURSES ADDED WEEKLY ★

In-Person Industry Training

Hands-on courses delivered at McNeese using industry-grade equipment and realistic lab scenarios. Ideal for operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.

Online Industry Training

Flexible online courses for engineers, technicians, and industry professionals. These programs deliver practical, application-based training with real-world relevance and the convenience to learn anytime, anywhere.

OSHA, COSM, & COSS (In-Person & Online)

Safety and compliance training for supervisors, managers, and frontline personnel. Offered in person at McNeese and in convenient online formats.

  • OSHA 10/30; OSHA 510/2264/7405 and more
  • COSS® (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist)
  • COSM® (Certified Occupational Safety Manager)
  • Company-specific schedules and on-site delivery available

Application Requirements

You are at least 15 years old.
You are enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade at a Louisiana high school or in a state-approved home school program.
You are on track to complete TOPS/University Core Curriculum.
You are in good standing with your high school or home-school program.
You have permission to participate from the high school and your parent or guardian.
Additionally, if you've taken the ACT or SAT, you meet the minimum composite, English, and math Scores
Or, if you haven't taken the ACT or SAT, you meet the minimum scores.

Apply for Admission


Application Steps

Submit the course enrollment request form to your high school counselor.
Have high school or homeschool transcripts sent directly from your high school/homeschool to McNeese.
Have ACT, SAT and/or PLAN scores sent directly from your high school or the testing agency to McNeese.
Homeschooled students: Submit copy of your home-school state approved letter to McNeese.

IIEC by the numbers as of September 2025
Courses Offered
632
Continuing education courses
People Served
6,725
Learners trained
Total Instructional Hours
12,584
Combined contact hours

Office of Admissions

admissions@mcneese.edu
337-475-5504

App Deadlines

Fall applications - due August 1
Spring applications - due December 1
Summer applications - due May 15