Certifications

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Certification Offerings

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

The CMRP exam is a thorough test of a broad scope of expertise measured against the universal standard. It was developed to assess professionals’ aptitude within the five pillars of the SMRP Body of Knowledge, which include: business and management, manufacturing process reliability, equipment reliability, organization and leadership, and work management.

The CMRP is accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), formerly known as the American National Standard Institute (ANSI), an independent third-party organization that evaluates certification programs and organization requirements on a regular basis. The CMRP exam is the only certification program of its kind accredited by ANAB under the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. Visit anab.ansi.org to learn more about accreditation.

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)

CMRT is the leading credentialing program for the knowledge, skills and abilities of maintenance and reliability technicians. The certification assesses the proficiency of those responsible for preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance – multi-skilled individuals who play a critical role in the success of organizations worldwide.

The CMRT exam tests competency and knowledge of specific tasks within four domains: Maintenance Practices, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Analysis, and Corrective Maintenance. CMRT is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. Visit anab.ansi.org to learn more about accreditation.

Recertification

CMRP and CMRT certificants must meet recertification requirements during the three-year certification cycle to retain certified status for each subsequent three-year cycle. Certificants must acquire 50 course hours from a combination of two or more activities as described in the Recertification Activities Categories section of the Recertification Handbook. For more information about recertification, please refer to the Recertification Handbook in English or Spanish.

WHy Certify?

Validate your knowledge and abilities in ‎maintenance, reliability, and physical asset ‎management ‎by adding the ‎leading credentials in the profession to your resume.‎

Passing our rigorous exams and adding CMRP or CMRT to your title assures your ‎competency in the maintenance, reliably, and physical asset management profession. ‎For this reason, many employers use SMRPCO certifications as a prerequisite for hiring ‎employees. ‎

The certification process is easier than ever—if proctors are available, you could even apply for the exam and take it on the same day!

Certification Advantages

  • Preferred Hiring

    55% of recent surveyed M&R professionals said they would be more likely to hire someone who has a SMRP certification.

  • Career Advancement

    Recently surveyed CMRPs and CMRTs noted that on average their salaries increased by 8% due to gaining a SMRP certification.

  • ANAB Accredited

    The CMRP certification complies with ISO 17024, which is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) formerly known as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

  • Corporate Savings

    62% of organizations leaders indicate that employing a SMRP certificant has improved their company’s operational metrics.