CERTIFYING A FUTURE
FOR MAINTENANCE
AND RELIABILITY
TECHNICIANS
WHY CERTIFY
The Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
recognizes technicians with real-world knowledge and
expertise by testing their competency in four areas:
The Society for Maintenance & Reliability
zz Maintenance Practices
Professionals (SMRP) strives to develop zz Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
zz Troubleshooting and Analysis
and promote excellence in maintenance,
zz Corrective Maintenance
reliability and physical asset management.
Earning the CMRT shows employers, colleagues and peers your
commitment toward continuing education and training.
SMRP provides professional certification
for technicians and advocates for career
and technical education (CTE) for the SMRP VALUES CAREER AND
next generation of qualified professionals. TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Continuing Education and Training
Technicians can continue their education outside of
the classroom or job training through SMRP:
zz Professional Development Webinars
zz Annual events like the SMRP Symposium or Annual Conference
zz Approved Provider Education Program (APEP)
zz Guides, best practices and other resources available in the SMRP Library
Government Relations
SMRP members work to ensure workforce development is at
the forefront of U.S. legislative decisions. Activities include:
zz Fly-in events to meet with policymakers
zz Commenting on legislation
zz Presentations at government agency meetings
Student Advancement Opportunities
zz Annual scholarship program offering five (5) scholarships
zz Free student webinars
zz Discounted student membership
REGISTER FOR THE CMRT EXAM
Learn more about SMRP’s work in CTE at www.smrp.org.