GibbsCAM Training
For all GibbsCAM training, WestCAM has partnered with Cognus Institute. Browse the full course catalog, Live Online class dates, and On-Demand bundles on the Cognus Institute website.
See All Courses at Cognus Institute
About Cognus Institute
Cognus Institute is a training organization dedicated to GibbsCAM. Every course, every instructor, and every lesson is built around helping shops and programmers get more out of their GibbsCAM investment.
From first-time users learning the fundamentals to experienced programmers moving into complex 5-axis and multi-task turning work, Cognus Institute offers structured courses for every level, refined by more than a decade of real classroom experience with machinists across North America.
Every course closes with a formal certificate of completion, giving programmers documented recognition of their GibbsCAM training.
Two ways to take any course
Pick the format that fits how your team learns. Both cover the same curriculum.
Live Online
Scheduled classes taught in real time by a Cognus Institute instructor. Ideal for teams who want live instruction and Q&A.
- Real-time instruction over two weeks
- Small class sizes with direct instructor access
- Ask questions, get answers on the spot
- Certificate on completion
On-Demand
Self-paced video lessons your team can watch on their own schedule. Great for shift work and phased onboarding.
- Watch anywhere, on your own time
- Full 365-day access
- Short lessons, easy to fit around production
- Certificate on completion
The GibbsCAM course pathway
Everyone starts with GibbsCAM Essentials, then follows the milling track, the turning track, or both. Class dates, pricing, and enrollment all live on the Cognus Institute site.
GibbsCAM Essentials
The foundational course for every GibbsCAM programmer. Learn the interface, core workflow, and 2.5D milling from the ground up. Required starting point for both the milling and turning tracks.
Advanced Milling
Work with solid models, coordinate systems, and more complex milling workflows. The natural next step after Essentials for milling programmers.
Advanced Turning + Live Tooling
Explore the full range of capabilities offered by the GibbsCAM turning module. The foundational course on the turning track.
Multi-Axis Milling
The full range of methods and cutting styles for programming 4 and 5-axis machines. The advanced end of the milling track.
Multi-Axis Turning + MTM
A deep dive into complex turning operations. Confidently program the more powerful capabilities of the GibbsCAM turning module.
All courses and enrollment at Cognus Institute
Class dates, pricing, bundles, and enrollments are handled by our training partner.
Both links open on cognus.institute in a new tab