What it Means to be Certified
▪ Recognized as professional
▪ What we do is valuable and does require professionalism
▪ Demonstrates the right capability, knowledge and skills
▪ Follow an established code of ethics
▪ Committed to continuing education in maintenance, reliability &
asset management
Why CMRP?
▪ More than 3,200 CMRPs (Certified Maintenance & Reliability
Professionals) world wide
▪ #1 leading credentialing program for certifying the knowledge, skills
and abilities of maintenance and reliability professionals.
▪ The CMRP is accredited by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), which follows ISO standards for its accreditation and
processes
▪ Valid for 3 years
▪ Recertified by either
▪ Completing the exam again, or
▪ By achieving 50 recertification credits
CMRP Eligibility
▪ There are no educational experiences or other requirements,
▪ Not be convicted of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude
▪ Not sit for the exam within six (6) months of previously taking the
CMRP
▪ Must follow a code of ethics:
o Agree to maintain the confidentially of the examination
content and to never disclose examination content to others
o Pledge to represent their profession ethically and honorably
o Represent their qualifications honestly
o Consistently maintain and improve professional knowledge
and competence
o Conduct their business and professional activities with
honesty and integrity, and respect
The CMRP Exam
▪ Examining more than just textbook information, the CMRP is a
thorough examination of a broader scope of expertise measured
against a universal standard
▪ Based on the SMRP’s Body of Knowledge
▪ 110 multiple choice questions
▪ 2.5 hours (00:01:21 minutes per question)
▪ Closed book with no reference materials allowed
▪ A hand-held calculator with arithmetic functions is
▪ No other personal calculators, computers or electronic devices are
permitted.
▪ No penalty for incorrect questions
▪ 3 - 5 weeks for results
▪ If unsuccessful, you must wait at least 6 months before retaking the
exam
