Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals Certifying Organization
(SMRPCO)
SMRP Professional Certification Program
The Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) program is the #1 credentialing program for certifying the knowledge, skills and experience of M&R professionals. It's more than just committing textbooks to memory; it's a thorough examination of individual expertise measured against a universal standard.
Every facility needs at least one CMRP on its team- and most should have more. They have the knowledge and skills to ensure efficiency and productivity on site- from technical skills and streamlined processes to performance management and managerial confidence.
SMRPCO Menu
How do I register for the CMRP exam?
Candidate Guide
Recommended Reading List
Common CMRP Exam Q&A
CMRP Recognition Listing
CMRP Re-Certification Requirements
Questions for Dollars
Become a Sustaining Sponsor of SMRPCO
Need help justifying why you should take the CMRP exam to you boss?
Where do I obtain the letter from the Department of Veterans Services to reimburse me for the CMRP exam?
General information for Veterans taking CMRP exam
How do I register for the CMRP exam?
We offer our candidates the option of either taking a paper exam or electronic exam. For more information, please see below for details.
Click here to register online for the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional exam (paper or electronic).
To see where the paper exam is being offered around the world? Check here.
The CMRP exam is now available to take electronically. SMRPCO has partnered with a computer based testing (CBT) company, SMT, to host exams at locations all throughout North America and other countries. To see the list of CBT venues please click here.
Candidate Guide
Download the SMRPCO Candidate Handbook (previously referred to as the Reference Guide). The SMRPCO Candidate Handbook contains the Body of Knowledge for the exam in outline form, a history of the development of the exam, some sample questions, and a reference book list that might be helpful.
You can download a pdf version of the handbook here.
Recommended Reading List
SMRPCO has developed a work process model to depict the capabilities it believes are required to achieve certification in Reliability and Maintenance Management.
More information here
Common CMRP Exam Q&A
A list of common questions and answers have been put together to help the candidates become more comfortable with the CMRP exam process. Questions like: What can I study for the exam? When do I get my results? Can you tell me or send the results over the phone, email or by fax?
More information here
Recognition Listing - Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
This link shows all Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals who have opted for public recognition. Congratulations to all who have achieved the CMRP distinction!
More information here
Re-Certification Requirements
To maintain their certification, all CMRP's must participate in 50 hours of relevant skill development and training over the 3-year re-certification period. This can be achieved by participating in any combination of items from the list of approved activities. Applicants must show participation, and provide hours for a minimum of 2 areas from the list of approved activities. Complete and return a re-certification form by the anniversary date of your CMRP certification along with the re-certification fee of $275 for non-SMRP members which includes a one year SMRP membership, $150 for SMRP members, or $100 if you are an employee of a Sustaining Sponsor company. No other documentation need be submitted with the form, but should be retained in case your submission is one of the one (1) percent randomly chosen for audit at time of submission.
In lieu of meeting this requirement, a CMRP may elect to re-take the exam for certification.
Download the Recertification Application
Download the form in Portuguese
Need help keeping track of the activities you have done for your re-certification? Use this useful log spreadsheet.
Detailed instructions concerning recertification may be found in the Candidate Guide for Certification and Recertification which may be downloaded using the "More Information" link below.
More Information
Questions for Dollars
The "Questions for Dollars" rewards program (formerly the "5 for 50" rewards program) has been established to encourage anyone (SMRP member or not) to submit valid questions that may be added to the CMRP exam question bank. Simply submit questions to Exam Director Terry Harris at tkharris10@hotmail.com . The program is $10 per question with a minimum of 3 questions submitted. Once you have submitted at least three valid questions, a gift card will be sent to you. Thanks in advance for your support and participation.
Upgrade Your Entire Company or Facility by Becoming a Sustaining Sponsor of SMRPCO
The SMRP Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) has developed a program of benefits for companies or organizations wishing to provide support to the mission of SMRPCO. For an annual contribution of $1000, see how your Sustaining Sponsorship will yield company benefits today and in the future. Gain and sustain a competitive advantage for your company.
For more information on becoming a Sustaining Sponsor click here!
Download a Sustaining Sponsor Application
For questions regarding our Sustaining Sponsorship program, please email Devane Casteel at dcasteel@kellencompany.com
Need help justifying why you should take the CMRP exam to your boss?
SMRP can help! Download the Business Justification Letter here.
Where do I obtain the letter from the Department of Veterans Services to reimburse me for the CMRP exam?
Click here to download the letter
General Information for Veterans taking the exam
The CMRP Program is approved for reimbursement to eligible veterans and their dependents for the cost of the certification examination. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reimburse the cost of the test only, not any of the other fees connected with the certification process. As an added benefit we are offering the CMRP exam to all eligible veterans for our discounted rate of $250. We hope this will ease your initial cost burden as you await reimbursement from the government. Simply indicate you are G.I. eligible on the CMRP exam application to qualify for this discounted rate.
For more details on eligibility requirements and reimbursement procedures, visit the VA web site at www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL. The CMRP exam has been assigned Facility Code 46-0049-46 which is to be used on all correspondence and VA forms used to submit claims.
There is a tremendous and growing need within the maintenance and reliability field to develop a well-trained talent pool. For young men and women who have served our nation proudly and are returning home seeking a unique opportunity to re-enter the workforce, achieving the CMRP credential can provide a tremendous jump-start to a career in the M&R community.
Veterans, Take advantage of this opportunity -- You've earned it!
