Well SMRP stands for the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, who is the certifying organization for the CMRP Exam (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional). SMRP's Statement of Purpose is as follows:
The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) is organized for the purpose of fostering high standards of ethical and professional practice in the delivery of services through a recognized, credible credentialing program that assures the competency of practitioners of Profession. The underlying ethic upon which the certification process rests is absolute fairness and equity in the administration of examinations and recertification for all applicants without discrimination. (i.e. because of age, color, creed, gender, ethic or religious background, lifestyle, marital status, national origin or political affiliation, race or sexual orientation.)
Their Rationale for Certification is "Achieving the SMRP Mission The key elements of SMRP’s mission are the improvement of the maintenance and reliability profession and supporting the education of maintenance and reliability practitioners."
In today's tough market, it's important to make sure you stand apart from the crowd in your M&R career. Add the title of CMRP after your name as well and onto your resume this year. The CMRP program involves a more robust curriculum than other certifications. It's an internationally recognized, ANSI-accredited exam with all inclusive M&R content. Covering the five pillars of M&R, it's all the knowledge you need to gain confidence and advance your career.
