GibbsCAM Training
Professional GibbsCAM courses that turn beginners into experts.
For machinists, by machinists.
Comprehensive, classroom-style training classes
Cognus Institute offers the most comprehensive set of GibbsCAM training courses on the market. Our classes will take you from a complete beginner to a highly skilled programmer on your schedule. With our expert instruction, you’ll see the benefit of increased productivity after the first class.
A personalized learning experience
All Cognus on-demand courses are hosted on a powerful education platform, designed to individualize each user’s experience. Our platform tracks each user’s progress throughout hundreds of videos and quizzes across all devices. This ensures a seamless experience, whether you’re viewing courses from the shop floor or your home office. We strongly encourage each user to have their own account, as sharing can hinder accurate progress tracking and reduce the full educational value of our GibbsCAM courses.
Explore our classes:
Designed to provide a foundational understanding of GibbsCAM software, ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
A deeper dive into the powerful capabilities of GibbsCAM, including working with solid models and coordinate system control.
Learn how to leverage the full power of GibbsCAM’s 4 and 5-axis capabilities for more intricate and efficient machining processes.
Explore the full range of capabilities within the GibbsCAM Turning module, including advanced turning and mill-turn toolpaths.
This in-depth course explores the full capabilities of the GibbsCAM MTM option and equips you to confidently program multi-task machines.
All classes available in two convenient formats
On-Demand (Video) Training Classes
The most comprehensive on-demand GibbsCAM training course available! We’ve taken our proven training curriculum, perfected over many years, and recorded it just for you!
- Short 10-minute recorded lessons
- Learn on your own schedule
- Hands-on learning
- Periodic quizzes
- 365-day access
Live Online Training Classes
Our live online class provides a fully interactive, instructor-led experience you can take from anywhere! Simply log in on the scheduled date and time and we take care of the rest.
- Attend live class from anywhere
- Full 2-way screen sharing with the instructor
- Ask questions & get instant answers
- Access to matching On-Demand class one week before & after class
- Option to purchase matching On-Demand class at a 50% discount!
New!
Student License
Now Available
Kickstart your manufacturing career with a GibbsCAM Student License. Get full access to professional programming tools and build real-world skills for just $150/year! It’s the perfect complement to any training program and an excellent way to advance your CNC programming skills.
Note: Includes 14 hours of training for FREE alongside a 10% discount on all Cognus courses. See Student License page for details.
The most complete GibbsCAM training program on the market
GibbsCAM Training by Cognus is designed to help students unlock the full potential of GibbsCAM, leading to faster, more efficient workflows that can significantly improve productivity and profitability.
Taught by top industry professionals, students receive high-quality, practical insights from experienced instructors who understand the intricacies of GibbsCAM and its real-world applications. Students can immediately apply what they’ve learned to real-world projects, providing immediate value and maximizing your training investment.
Unlock the
full potential of
GibbsCAM Software
What are you waiting for?
Take your CNC programming skills to the next level with convenient GibbsCAM training classes. There’s nothing else like it on the market!


