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 Online Review Program (LORP)
- 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)
The Lean Bronze Portfolio Requirements and Forms (Lean Bronze Portfolio) has been updated as of January 8, 2018. All candidates applying after January 8, 2018 must use the updated form. Candidates who applied prior to January 8, 2018 and have previously downloaded an existing form will be permitted to submit the “old” form. If you are a candidate who applied prior to January 8, 2018 and did not download the “old” form, you must use the updated form. - 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
- Review Programs
- 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
- Review Programs
- 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)