SME's myriad of professional development opportunities can provide you with the leg up you need to advance your career and drive your operations to new levels of productivity and competitiveness.

• SME's extensive training program gives you the flexibility to gain the training you need as quickly and conveniently as you want. Our trainers are industry experts. Custom training is available at your request. We offer onsite, hybrid, and public training delivery options.



• Earn a certification through our rigorous, industry-recognized program and set yourself apart from the competition. You'll become even more valuable to your company and well-prepared to lead manufacturing forward. Employers and educators can utilize the results of certification exams as a powerful outcome assessment or development tool. SME members receive generous discounts on preparatory materials and exams.



• You can utilize SME's Jobs Connection to find the right job. SME members can post their jobs for free as a benefit of their membership; non-members pay a fee. If you're an employer, you can use this resource to find candidates who have been pre-qualified -- through their involvement with SME -- to have the skills and experience to hit the ground running.



• If you're a "virtual" learner, SME offers online courses including a "shop floor" series of 185 courses and a specialized Six Sigma training program.



• SME's other resources include an online library with study, industry and career resources, and a "live" librarian who will help you get answers to your tough manufacturing and engineering questions.