Earning a certification requires an investment of time and energy that will reap dividends throughout your career. Below you will find a number of tools and resources to assist you in preparing for and earning your certification.
Email certification@sme.org or complete an online inquiry if you have any questions.
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Lean Bronze Links and Downloads
- Steps toward Lean Bronze Certification
- Application for Lean Certification
- Lean Certification Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Lean Bronze Blueprint (PDF)
- Lean Bronze Essential Body of Work (PDF)
- Core Reference Materials
- Competency and Behavior Model (PDF)
- Exam Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Written Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Exam Preparation Tips
- Lean Certification Review Programs
- Training and Development/Recertification Requirements (PDF)
- Portfolio Information and Instructions (PDF)
- Bronze Education, Training and Development Requirements (PDF)
- Lean Bronze Certification Portfolio (PDF)
- What Makes a Great Portfolio?
- Portfolio Examples (PDF)
- Portfolio/Accomplishment Record Upload Instructions (PDF)
- Code of Ethics (PDF)
Lean Silver Links and Downloads
- Steps toward Lean Silver Certification
- Application for Lean Certification
- Lean Certification Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Lean Silver Blueprint (PDF)
- Lean Silver Essential Body of Work (PDF)
- Core Reference Materials
- Competency and Behavior Model (PDF)
- Exam Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Written Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Exam Preparation Tips
- Mentoring Guide (PDF)
- Training and Development/Recertification Requirements (PDF)
- Silver Accomplishment Record Requirements and Forms (PDF)
- Portfolio/Accomplishment Record Upload Instructions (PDF)
- What Makes a Great Portfolio?
- Code of Ethics (PDF)
Lean Gold Links and Downloads
- Steps toward Lean Gold Certification
- Application for Lean Certification
- Lean Certification Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Lean Gold Blueprint (PDF)
- Lean Gold Essential Body of Work (PDF)
- Core Reference Materials
- Competency and Behavior Model (PDF)
- Exam Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Written Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Exam Preparation Tips
- Mentoring Guide (PDF)
- Training and Development/Recertification Requirements (PDF)
- Gold Accomplishment Record Requirements and Forms (PDF)
- Portfolio/Accomplishment Record Upload Instructions (PDF)
- What Makes a Great Portfolio?
- Code of Ethics (PDF)
CMfgT Links and Downloads
- Application for Certification
- Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Recommended Reading List
- Competency Model (PDF)
- Exam Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Written Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Online Self-Assessment
- Exam Preparation Tips
- About Technical Certification (PDF)
- Code of Ethics (PDF)
CMfgE Links and Downloads
- Application for Certification
- Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Recommended Reading List
- Competency Model (PDF)
- Exam Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Written Assessment Administration Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Online Self-Assessment
- Exam Preparation Tips
- About Technical Certification (PDF)
- Code of Ethics (PDF)
Additive Manufacturing Links and Downloads
- Body of Knowledge (PDF)
- Recommended Reading
- Proctor Form and Agreement (PDF)
- Online Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Paper/Pencil Proctor Guide (PDF)
- Exam Preparation Tips
- Code of Ethics (PDF)