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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.
1. 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.
To see where the paper exam is being offered around the
world? Check here.
If you would like to register for a paper exam, please fill
out a paper application 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. To see the list of CBT venues
please click here.
Once you are ready to register for an electronic exam click
here.
If you are not a resident of the USA or Canada, please fill
out a paper application here
and either email Maureen
Gribble or fax (703.610.0281). Make sure to mention
you want to take an electronic exam.
2.
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.
3. 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
4.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
5.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
6. 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 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 re-certification form (in PDF format).
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
7. 5 for 50 Rewards
The SMRPCO Board of Directors has approved a rewards program
for submission of candidate CMRP exam questions. The "5
for 50 Rewards Program" has been established for calendar
year 2007 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
. Once you have submitted five valid questions, a gift card
for $50 will be sent to you. Thanks in advance for your
support and participation.
8. 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 mgribble@smrp.org
9. Need help justifying why you should take the
CMRP exam to your boss?
SMRP can help! Download the Business Justification Letter
here.
10. 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.
11. General Information
for Veterans taking the examThe 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!
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