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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.

The SMRPCO Certification Candidate Handbook

Download now to access detailed information on the application process, exam administration, and the rules and procedures for maintaining certification. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Become Certified and Maintain Your Certification

SMRPCO offers certification for different points in your career. ‎

  • 4.  Apply and Schedule Your Exam‎

    Apply for the Exam:‎
    Complete the online application for your chosen certification here.
    Note: Ensure your SMRP profile name matches your government-issued ID to avoid ‎processing errors. Special characters should be avoided, as they may cause ‎issues during exam scheduling. This is also a good time to confirm the email and ‎address on your SMRP profile are correct.

    Schedule the Exam:‎
    After application approval and payment, you have six months to sit for the exam. ‎ Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE, the official testing provider for SMRPCO: ‎
    Locate a Pearson VUE testing center near you. There are over ‎‎5,000 Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide, including on U.S. military bases‎

  • 5.  Take Your Exam

    Attend the exam at your scheduled Pearson VUE testing center. ‎The CMRP exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2.5 ‎hours. Ensure you arrive on time and bring the necessary identification. SMRPCO ‎exams are delivered via computer at Pearson VUE facilities, and candidates are not ‎required to bring their own computer.‎
    Notes: no reference materials are permitted during the examination. However, ‎online calculators are accessible to aid examinees with calculations, while the use ‎of external calculators is not permitted.‎

  • ‎6.  Share Your Achievement

    Upon passing the exam, share your certification by adding a digital badge to your ‎professional profiles, such as LinkedIn, email signatures, and bios. A ‎complimentary hard-copy certificate will also be provided. ‎

  • 7.  ‎‎Maintain Your Certification

    Certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your certification, submit a ‎recertification application detailing your continuing education and pay the ‎recertification renewal fee. More information about the recertification process is ‎available here. ‎
    By following these streamlined steps and utilizing the provided links, candidates ‎can efficiently navigate the SMRP certification process.